N novalys Distinguished Jul 25, 2010 36 0 18,530 Jun 5, 2013 #1 Pretty much as title says, I'm building a new PC and I'm having problems deciding about this two components... Logic tells me to get the new gen, but want to be sure whats the best option for a i5 right now around the 200 USD for gaming.
Pretty much as title says, I'm building a new PC and I'm having problems deciding about this two components... Logic tells me to get the new gen, but want to be sure whats the best option for a i5 right now around the 200 USD for gaming.
Solution ScrewySqrl Jun 5, 2013 I'd say if you're building new, get the haswell chip. its not MUCH faster, but it is faster clock-for-clock
I'd say if you're building new, get the haswell chip. its not MUCH faster, but it is faster clock-for-clock
ScrewySqrl Champion Aug 2, 2010 11,199 232 53,540 Jun 5, 2013 Solution #2 I'd say if you're building new, get the haswell chip. its not MUCH faster, but it is faster clock-for-clock Upvote 0 Downvote Solution
I'd say if you're building new, get the haswell chip. its not MUCH faster, but it is faster clock-for-clock