- Mar 16, 2014
- 23
- 0
- 4,520
Hi everyone. I need your help. I'm choosing a CPU for an upgrade. Budget is around 150-170$. My motherboard is on 1155 socket. Right now I have 3 options, all of them are very close in benchmarking performance, but there are some nuances.
1. i5 2500K
In my place I can get it for 155$. It's overclocking potential is great, but due to 32 nm manufacturing process it kinda requires more power. It is not critical, but rather noticeable.
2. i5 3470
It costs around 165$ and features less power consumption, but has no overclock, which is worse than eating a couple less watts.
3. i5 4430/4440
I don't even feel the actual difference between these and 3470. Costs the same 165$ and requires a new motherboard. I won't loose too much money on that, but it is an extra stuff to do.
I'm not limited with power supply. Longer-term options are more preferable.
That is all I can tell you for now, thanks in advance, hope you will give a useful advice.
1. i5 2500K
In my place I can get it for 155$. It's overclocking potential is great, but due to 32 nm manufacturing process it kinda requires more power. It is not critical, but rather noticeable.
2. i5 3470
It costs around 165$ and features less power consumption, but has no overclock, which is worse than eating a couple less watts.
3. i5 4430/4440
I don't even feel the actual difference between these and 3470. Costs the same 165$ and requires a new motherboard. I won't loose too much money on that, but it is an extra stuff to do.
I'm not limited with power supply. Longer-term options are more preferable.
That is all I can tell you for now, thanks in advance, hope you will give a useful advice.
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram