Cpu that won't bottleneck a gtx 670 (Limited options)

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corrupt120

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Around three years ago I bought a crappy desktop computer and I've just been slowly adding things on. I know this isn't the best thing to do so I plan on building a pc eventually.

I purchased a gtx 670 a few weeks ago before I even knew that a CPU could bottleneck a graphics card. Turns out that my CPU is terrible and is really slowing down my gtx 670 (Intel G620 processor.. hah) . So I managed to find out which motherboard I have and I have pretty limited options when it comes to CPU upgrades.

Socket type: LGA 1155
Motherboard supports the following processor upgrades:
Core i7-2600S 65W
Core i5-2xxx 65W
Core i3-2xxx 65W

With my options would I be able to find a CPU that will not hold my gtx 670 back so much?

Also here's the motherboard.

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c02831611
 
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@corrupt120 it probably isn't.maybe the mobo can't supply more than 65W. but as far as i know, most of the desktop i5/ i7 CPU's are over 95W. 2-3 'S' or T CPU's may fall under the 65W limit but it might be quite hard finding one, especially since Sandy-B is over 2 year's old.

anyway's here is a list of CPU's under the 65W limit:
Intel® Core™ i5-2500T Processor
(6M Cache, up to 3.30 GHz) End of Life Q1'11 45 W TRAY: $205.00

Intel® Core™ i5-2405S Processor
(6M Cache, up to 3.30 GHz) End of Life Q2'11 65 W BOX : $212.00

Intel® Core™ i5-2400S Processor
(6M Cache, up to 3.30 GHz) End of Life Q1'11 65 W TRAY: $184.00
BOX : $195.00

Intel® Core™ i5-2390T Processor
(3M Cache, up to 3.50 GHz) End of Life Q1'11 35 W TRAY...
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Well this isn't bottlenecking.

First, the CPU isn't even geared or designed for gaming so this isn't bottlenecking. Its more of the CPU isn't geared for gaming.

Personally, an Intel i5 should do the trick. An i7 is better but its not worth it if your just gonna game...
 
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corrupt120

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I would love to get the i7-2600S but its something I just can't afford right now. It also looks like the 2600S is my only i7 option.

All my options have to be within the 65w range. I'm assuming that buying a processor that goes above 65w isn't a good idea?
 
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@corrupt120 it probably isn't.maybe the mobo can't supply more than 65W. but as far as i know, most of the desktop i5/ i7 CPU's are over 95W. 2-3 'S' or T CPU's may fall under the 65W limit but it might be quite hard finding one, especially since Sandy-B is over 2 year's old.

anyway's here is a list of CPU's under the 65W limit:
Intel® Core™ i5-2500T Processor
(6M Cache, up to 3.30 GHz) End of Life Q1'11 45 W TRAY: $205.00

Intel® Core™ i5-2405S Processor
(6M Cache, up to 3.30 GHz) End of Life Q2'11 65 W BOX : $212.00

Intel® Core™ i5-2400S Processor
(6M Cache, up to 3.30 GHz) End of Life Q1'11 65 W TRAY: $184.00
BOX : $195.00

Intel® Core™ i5-2390T Processor
(3M Cache, up to 3.50 GHz) End of Life Q1'11 35 W TRAY: $184.00

if you can't find any of these(atleast for a reasonable price) then i3 may be the only option for you. too bad your's doesn't support 3rd gen processor's otherwise it would've been a lot easier.

PS: sorry for the late reply.
 
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corrupt120

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The thing that concerns me is the fact that they all have 5 digits.
If the motherboard specifications say that it supports Core i5-2xxx 65W would the i5-2400s be considered an i5-2xxxx? Sorry, I don't know much when it comes to processors.
 
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