I have a MicroATX motherboard with a modest, but quality PSU. I'm looking for the last AM3 hex/quad-cores that will be released before Bulldozer and are good for gaming in the long-term that would not bottleneck future GPUs (particularly Radeon 6700 series such as the 6770, or later ones 7000s...). If the TDP of a future GPUs will be close to 120-140w, and my computer is AM3, but DDR2, will there be refresh 1100 series Thubans that will be released (it can't take a Bulldozer), or would a 65 watt Phenom II X4 910e or Athlon II X4 610e be good? The reason I ask is because, while it would have been simpler if I just bought a 450watt PSU, I'd rather keep this new one and build as close to an enthusiast rig under the 330watt limit. My estimates are 65 watt (or possibly 95 watts?) for a quad/hex core, plus ~120 watts max for a GPU, and I have an SSD so the only other power needs are my fans and DVD. I'm assuming I should leave 25-30% remaining without running close to the whole 330 watts? Ideas?
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