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So, what is the general consensus on a dual C32 rig for SMP folding? Forget about bigadv (and the new ridiculous requirements), what if all is being done is SMP and the budget is $1,200-1,300? For $1,300, I can build this, ASUS KMCA-D8 Opteron 4820 (2) Cooler Master Hyper 212+ (2) GSkill...

thanks for the info tuna. ;)

Can anyone confirm the actual PPD because that is what I'm looking to find. I know a 3930k can overclock quite well (I actually used to have one, but never folded on it), but I'm curious about the 3930k's PPD at or around 4GHz compared to a dual 4280 setup.

So which would be the better PPD rig? I'm trying to get some ideas for the next build. Thanks!

Wow, thanks for clarifying. I can clearly see why that would upset a ton of dedicated folders (Especially folks with multiple dedicated rigs like yourself).

Sheesh. That is a huge drop in PPD. What made them lower the point value for misc. types of processors/cores? (I'm not too familiar with how the points grade works)

Thanks for the feedback and info fellas.

Here's my Filco Majestouch-2 / 10 keyless. Got the custom keycap set from WASDkeyboards. Loving the heck out of the cherry mx browns. http://img.techpowerup.org/120720/IMG_2204.jpg http://img.techpowerup.org/120720/IMG_2206.jpg

Really? Thuban based CPUs output a higher PPD despite the turbo boost of Bulldozer? Dang.

Like the title says, will that combination with a gtx 580 get me a decent amount of PPD? I won't be folding 24/7 as I will be using the workstation for VMs and the occasional gaming. During the winter however, it will be folding a good 18+ hours a day.

i5 2500k - $219 FX 8120 - $159 i7 2600k - $289 FX 8150 - $199 Scenario....you have only $200 to spend on a CPU. $200 gets you a 8120 and aftermarket heatsink, or a 8150. Another scenario..... you have $300 to spend on a CPU. Buy a FX 8150 and a NH-D14. In other words, if you have a tight...

Here is an awesome review, answering that very question. http://www.hardwareheaven.com/reviews/1085/pg1/gtx-570-vs-radeon-6970-and-6850-vs-radeon-5870-all-overclocked-review-introduction.html

6870, hands down. Power Color 6870, $199 after MIR. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131373 Why I suggest the 6870 over the 460 is simple. Runs cooler, uses less power, and the CrossFire scaling with the 6800 and 6900 series is fantastic. Get a 6870 now, get another...

HD 6970 if you're gaming at 2560, GTX 570 if your gaming under 2560. Both are fantastic imo.

I've had nothing but smooth gameplay with my 6870's, including Bad Company 2 so if some of you readers are pondering whether to go with a 6870 CF setup or a 580, I honestly would encourage you to go with the 6870's. Scaling has improved greatly, ATI drivers although frequent, almost always...