Worth upgrading from i5 760 to 2500k/3570k?

khaledegy200 · May 11, 2013

hi guys, i got my i5 760 past year for only $120. [new]

and it's working very well, well it worth the upgrade to push more fps in games? and will i see any different?

016ive · May 11, 2013

Don't do it. Your CPU has good Overclocking potential and you won't get much FPS from upgrading to I5 2500k or 3570k.
On the other hand you can -and should if you want to get more FPS- upgrade your GPU. So may I ask what GPU you Currently have?
You may also want to enlist all of your system specifications

henydiah · May 11, 2013

yes worth go ivybridge or Haswell

ingtar33 · May 11, 2013

yeah... i'd overclock the cpu, and spend your cash on a better gpu.

no real need to upgrade the cpu yet, especially since you'll need a new motherboard too.

khaledegy200 · May 11, 2013

@016ive
Thx for answer.

My current System spec as follow:-
Cpu: Core i5 760 @2.8 Ghz
MOBO:foxconn h55mxv-k6
Gpu:radeon hd 5450
ram:4GB ddr3 1333mhz @1.5v
Psu:650psu
hdd:wd caviar green 640gb sata hard drive

I will upgrade the gpu to radeon hd7870XT [any other suggestions accepted for around 200-250$] i was just asking if upgrading the Cpu will push moe fps too.

ingtar33 · May 11, 2013

crap. overclocking is out. oh well.

yes, get a better gpu. that gpu is embarrassing, and holding your system back. the cpu is far too good to be paired with that gpu. the 7870xt is a great choice and you'll see an instant improvement across the board.

bigcyco1 · May 11, 2013

Wait for Haswell

khaledegy200 · May 11, 2013

ingtar33 :

i wasnt have enough money to buy a good Gpu with the Cpu so i got hd5450 cause h55 [as i heard] doesnt support integraded graphics or the cpu doesnt have it.

also which one is better the 7870XT or gtx660 as they r for the same price here in egypt for about 1800 L.E
1800/7 = apprx. $260

ingtar33 · May 11, 2013

the 7870xt is better

016ive · May 11, 2013

khaledegy200 :

Get the sapphire 7870XT, It's better than the gtx660.
What is the brand of your PSU?

henydiah · May 11, 2013

is the foxconn h55mxv-k6 good gor OC ???

016ive · May 11, 2013

henydiah :

No, You can't overclock on an H55 board!

khaledegy200 · May 11, 2013

I won't over-clock since i heard its decreasing the hardware life, and my cpu can handle any game right now at stock clock without exceeding 30% usage.

as for my psu brand i checked it, its called new matrix, planning to upgrade since it doesn't have the right cables to connect the new graphics card.[Plz tell me its name]

marknothree · May 11, 2013

Not yet, your i5 may still work for another 2 years before retirement.

016ive · May 11, 2013

khaledegy200 :

Any 500W PSU unit from Seasonic, Corsair, XFX or Antec that is rated 80+ Bronze will be more than enough to power your system.

khaledegy200 · May 11, 2013

016ive :

khaledegy200 :

Any 500W PSU unit from Seasonic, Corsair, XFX or Antec that is rated 80+ Bronze will be more than enough to power your system.

you really helped me a lot,thanks buddy.you deserve the best solution

016ive · May 12, 2013

khaledegy200 :

016ive :

you really helped me a lot,thanks buddy.you deserve the best solution

Glad to help

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