After all the Bulldozer reviews I read (none of which were enthusiastic) which was disappointing to me a lot actually.
I'm pretty sure I'm going with a i5 2500k. I did find a X4 BE, but it was $200. Someone said at that price, it's not worth it. So that left me with a X6 Thuban, Deneb at NewEgg Or the 2500k
Today someone suggested mITX, because I had asked about in another thread (I like the idea of a SMALL form factor). mATX is smaller than my Chieftec case, mITX even smaller. However, w/small size you have to compromise generally.
At the moment I'm leaning towards z77 mATX mobos that Mj suggested for 2 reasons
1. They'll support Intels upcoming Ivy Bridge processors
2. and also support SLI and Crossfire.
I figure if I'm going to get an Intel mobo I'd like it to be somewhat "future proof"
Giga OR
ASrock OR
Asus Max Gene 5
Earlier, someone pointed this mITX from Asus I read some initial youtube reviews/reviews it certainly caught my interest
P8Z77-I DELUXE
I don't know if I will go w/dual card setup. Initially, I'm only getting one vid card, either the amd 7970 or the nVidia gtx equivalent