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Looking for processor. What should I go for?

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August 20, 2014 9:10:13 AM

Hi guys! I'm thinking about upgrading my PC (with new CPU and MOBO).
Current RIG:
CPU: AMD Phenom II x4 945 3.0Ghz (95W rev)
MOBO: GA-MA-770-UD3P
RAM: 2x2 GB DDR3 1333 MHZ CL9 (in next 2 weeks getting 4gb more)
GPU: GTX 660
HDD: ST1000DM003
PSU: Thermaltake Smart SE Modular 530W with 80+ for 230v (European region also newest revision with Haswell support, I know that C6/C7 can be turned off)

I would like to replace my mobo and CPU with something stronger. I'm thinking only about gaming and nothing else, and also I'm not gonna OC the CPU. I don't care about power consumption as long my PSU lasts.
My maximum budget for CPU is price of Intel i5-4460 (and this price in my country is 678,00 Polish zloty = 215,306358 US$)
For now don't bother about the price of MOBO.

So I was thinking about getting one of these;
a) New Intel i5-4460
b) Used Intel i7-2600 (for 650PLN =~200$)
c) Used Intel i7-870 with MOBO (for 650PLN =~200$)
d) New Intel i3-4150 (for 409PLN =~129.882449$)
e) Used Intel i5-3330 (for 456PLN =~149$)
f) Used Intel i5-2500(non K) (for 550PLN =~174$)


I believe any of these CPU's will perform better than my current one, which one should I go for?

@edit
I know it may sound cheap but I'm living in Poland, it's like playing Dark Souls on Extreme Ultra Hardcore level.

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August 20, 2014 9:54:09 AM

Use the performance charts at passmark.com to compare the processor performance.

Personally, out of all of those I'd recommend the i5-2500. Simply because I have one, it's still serviceable, not too old and a great performer - the price seems good as well.

Stay away from the i7-870 that's really old and slow.

The i3 range is under-powered and really not ideal for gaming.
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August 20, 2014 10:49:45 AM

You have not the slightest clue as to what you are talking about. A Haswell i3 is a really good gaming chip. That said, the i5 4460 would be my pick, unless budget dictates otherwise.
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August 20, 2014 10:53:36 AM

The i5 4460 is definitely the strongest out of your suggestions. If that doesn't fit your budged, an i3 4340 will work too, unless running into heavily threaded workloads.
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August 20, 2014 11:30:32 AM

I have both the Phenom II x4 955 and Intel i5-2500k in each of my PCs. My advice would be to OC the Phenom IIx4 to 4ghz, it's not holding you back from playing any game out there at good settings when paired with a good video card.
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