First generation i5 650 + HD7970 good for gaming?

Aiden_7

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Buying a Windforce HD7970 tomorrow and not sure what first generation i5-i7 to get.
I have an i3 550 right now (god help me) in a system I picked up for 30 dollars Australian with a 750PSU (best component)

I need to upgrade this CPU asap

Any suggestions?

Cheers
 
Solution
you could get an i7 880, which will work fine with a HD7970. Will be able to play any game you want, some at medium settings, other high/ultra depending on the game. :)