I3-550 vs i5-760

[apachehell]

Is a i5-7xx a must for gamming or will a i3-5xx do? i am planning to build a pc(1st one). i am planning to get a msi gtx460 cyclone 1gb gpu. will d i3 be enough? i am on a tight budget.pls help!

 

[luke778899]

If you have not ordered your parts yet it is advisable to wait for the new intel releases in early January, 2011. I am in a similar situation and I am going to wait for the i5 2500. As far the graphics card, Nvidia are releasing the gtx560 on the 20th of January. So if you can wait this is a good option. Here are some links to news about these upcoming releases:
http://www.anandtech.com/show/3922/intels-sandy-bridge-architecture-exposed
http://www.fudzilla.com/graphics/item/21294-nvidias-gtx-560-detailed

However if you have already purchased a motherboard with the LGA 1156 socket then this is not an option and i would go with the i5 760.

 

[apachehell]

havnt purchased a board. planning on having d system ready by 1st week feb,so i will wait 4 the new card from nvidia. actually am leaning towards the ati 6870...

thanks

 

[apachehell]

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