Hello all. This is my first forum post, so go easy on me
Current system:
Phenom 9850 2.5GHz quad
AM2+/AM3 motherboard
8GB DDR2
GTX 465
I'm looking to build a new Intel box. I'm not sure where to start, processor-wise. I'm not buying an i7.
Going from the 9850, will I notice a performance loss going to a dual core, HT processor like the i3?
Should I snag one on the cheap and wait until Ivy Bridge drops? Or should I spend another $100 and get the i5 2500k?
It's my understanding that, due to my 9850's lack of efficiency, I would actually notice an increase in performance moving to an i3, even though it is only a dual core CPU.
If this is the case, I will simply buy the inexpensive i3 and wait for Ivy Bridge. If not, I will shell out the extra $100 and pick up the i5.
Other info:
I play most games at a relatively low resolution of 1680x1050, and I have no troubles running Skyrim or MW3, but I'm starting to feel the age of my current setup.
After doing some research I found that it would be more cost effective long term to invest in a new Motherboard/CPU/Memory. I prefer to start with something inexpensive that has a good upgrade path. The 1155 platform looks to be the way to go.
I've already decided on the motherboard and memory I'm going to purchase, but I can't seem to make up my mind on the CPU.
Current system:
Phenom 9850 2.5GHz quad
AM2+/AM3 motherboard
8GB DDR2
GTX 465
I'm looking to build a new Intel box. I'm not sure where to start, processor-wise. I'm not buying an i7.
Going from the 9850, will I notice a performance loss going to a dual core, HT processor like the i3?
Should I snag one on the cheap and wait until Ivy Bridge drops? Or should I spend another $100 and get the i5 2500k?
It's my understanding that, due to my 9850's lack of efficiency, I would actually notice an increase in performance moving to an i3, even though it is only a dual core CPU.
If this is the case, I will simply buy the inexpensive i3 and wait for Ivy Bridge. If not, I will shell out the extra $100 and pick up the i5.
Other info:
I play most games at a relatively low resolution of 1680x1050, and I have no troubles running Skyrim or MW3, but I'm starting to feel the age of my current setup.
After doing some research I found that it would be more cost effective long term to invest in a new Motherboard/CPU/Memory. I prefer to start with something inexpensive that has a good upgrade path. The 1155 platform looks to be the way to go.
I've already decided on the motherboard and memory I'm going to purchase, but I can't seem to make up my mind on the CPU.