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Is it time to upgrade my cpu for gaming?

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October 14, 2014 6:28:23 AM

I have an i5 2500k that I run at 3.6 ghz. I'm upgrading to a gtx 970. Is it time I move to an i7. New games seem to have it on the recommended specs sometimes. Or will my i5 still be fine? If I should upgrade suggestions please. Thanks in advance.

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October 14, 2014 6:32:52 AM

Hi there,

That would be absolutelly fine. For gaming i5 is still a decent processor that would pair your 970 perfectly.

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October 14, 2014 6:59:58 AM

Most new games simply require an Intel quad, which the i5 suits perfectly.

I would stick with that i5 for a good while yet. I think you'll get a few more years no problem. That combined with a 970 will play almost anything out at the moment completely maxed out on details.

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October 14, 2014 7:22:57 AM

Yeah, the i5 is fine.


Which motherboard do you have? You could try overclocking it, the Sandy Bridge CPUs tend to overclock really well.
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October 14, 2014 7:40:46 AM

As someone who has a 2500K with no intention of upgrading it, I can say that you really don't need to upgrade. The recommended system requirements for certain games may state an i7, but in reality, the extra threads don't offer any meaningful improvement. Games are still about the graphics card, and the GTX 970 is arguably the best one in terms of its price/performance ratio.
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October 15, 2014 1:53:12 PM

abelon said:
I have an i5 2500k that I run at 3.6 ghz. I'm upgrading to a gtx 970. Is it time I move to an i7. New games seem to have it on the recommended specs sometimes. Or will my i5 still be fine? If I should upgrade suggestions please. Thanks in advance.


Depends what you want to do with your computer. You can get an extra ghz or more out of the 2500k if you have a decent CPU cooler and you won't have to upgrade. Otherwise an i7 is not the way to go for a gaming machine unless you plan on streaming or heavy video editing, stick to a newer i5.

I Also have a 2500k running at 4.6ghz with a small all in one watercooler.
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