Core i5 760...worth 200 bucks?

[kreepa]

im thinking of upin my rig and im lookin at the core i5 760 at 2.8ghz was wondering if there is a better model cause i wanted a quad core for gaming....also if you could suggest a good motherboard that can sli thatd be great...thanks

Windows 7 ultimate 32-bit(6.1,Build 7600)
Pentium dual-core E5300 @ 2.6ghz
4096mb ram ddr2
GTX 460 768mb
P5QPL-AM motherboard
Bs-450w BFG power supply
hp w1707 17inch 1440x900 resolution
NZXT M59 - 001BK Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

 

[WR2]

THG Article: Best Gaming CPUs For The Money: August 2010

You'll need DDR3 RAM as well.
Core i5 760 and BIOSTAR T5 XE SLI P55 MB combo deal $325
Mushkin Enhanced Blackline 4GB DDR3 1600 CL7 $92

 

[kreepa]

o cool thanks man of course im in canada so that combo isnt available but i like that mobo you suggested ill just get them seperate since i cant any other way....thanks again man much appreciated

 

[hunter315]

Actually it is available, the i5 760 just costs a bit more on newegg.ca so the overall price of the combo is slightly higher
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.459180

 

[WR2]

Only $5CAD extra? Looks like the Loonie is pretty strong these days.

 

[kreepa]

o ye eh sick thanks for the link man save me like 20 bones ha