Hello guys....
I am building a gaming PC (the purpose is only gaming no editing/rendering), but gaming at 1080p and High settings. My budget is somewhat between $300-350 for CPU only (without GPU). I have 3 options;
1) a new 4th Gen. Core i3 (4150), 81-M mobo, 8 gb RAM, 500 GB HDD, 400+W PSU (all parts will have warranty as well)
2) a used 2nd Gen. Core i5 (2500), 61-M mobo, rest of the parts almost similar. (I can save $40-50, for better GPU).
3) a used 3rd Gen. Core i7 (3770), and rest of the parts almost similar.
All these packages are within my budget. I am also planning to buy a GPU like GTX 960 or R9 380. Considering the above information, please advise which CPU should I buy? I personally think that since 4th Gen. Core i5 is out of my budget like $80-100 more, so that is out of the question, therefore Core i7 (3770) would be a future proof option.
Expert opinion only
I am building a gaming PC (the purpose is only gaming no editing/rendering), but gaming at 1080p and High settings. My budget is somewhat between $300-350 for CPU only (without GPU). I have 3 options;
1) a new 4th Gen. Core i3 (4150), 81-M mobo, 8 gb RAM, 500 GB HDD, 400+W PSU (all parts will have warranty as well)
2) a used 2nd Gen. Core i5 (2500), 61-M mobo, rest of the parts almost similar. (I can save $40-50, for better GPU).
3) a used 3rd Gen. Core i7 (3770), and rest of the parts almost similar.
All these packages are within my budget. I am also planning to buy a GPU like GTX 960 or R9 380. Considering the above information, please advise which CPU should I buy? I personally think that since 4th Gen. Core i5 is out of my budget like $80-100 more, so that is out of the question, therefore Core i7 (3770) would be a future proof option.
Expert opinion only
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