GTX 650 -- fastest ivy bridge cpu that it won't bottleneck

niknak

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I have a Pentium G860 with a GTX 650. Want to upgrade cpu. Debating between i3 3240 and i5 3470 (B75 board). What's my best option without worrying about bottleneck. Thanks
 

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Right now my most intensive use is playing a couple of older flight sims like il-2 1946 (which is single core!) and Strike fighters 2, which allegedly now has quad core support. Also some racers like Need for speed shift and shift 2 and Dirt2 and 3. Might get grid 2. As far as spending, under $200 if possible.