So... I don't know much about pcs but usually I can figure things out through google. A simple question, are mobos that are compatible with the i7 920 compatible with am3 cpu socket?
If so, would it make sense to switch out my 2.66ghz i7 920 for a 3.5 ghz amd pheno II x4 970? Since it's on an hp tower I can't overclock the i7 cpu. I only use this pc for emulation. I was thinking of then recycling the i7 920 for a htpc setup that can play dolphin game (I think it's very overclockable.. and part of the D0 batch)
I could also wait until the i7 gets cheaper.. anything over 3ghz is unaffordable for me
If so, would it make sense to switch out my 2.66ghz i7 920 for a 3.5 ghz amd pheno II x4 970? Since it's on an hp tower I can't overclock the i7 cpu. I only use this pc for emulation. I was thinking of then recycling the i7 920 for a htpc setup that can play dolphin game (I think it's very overclockable.. and part of the D0 batch)
I could also wait until the i7 gets cheaper.. anything over 3ghz is unaffordable for me