roaddoc326 Distinguished Jan 26, 2012 252 0 18,810 Feb 8, 2012 #1 What is the best Intel CPU I can buy for a gaming PC within the $200 dollar range and will fit a LGA 1155 socket type?
What is the best Intel CPU I can buy for a gaming PC within the $200 dollar range and will fit a LGA 1155 socket type?
Solution AndrewK1 Feb 8, 2012 Core i5-2500K or 2500 if you won't do any overclocking. 2500K is $220 but $20 extra isn't much for a great processor .
Core i5-2500K or 2500 if you won't do any overclocking. 2500K is $220 but $20 extra isn't much for a great processor .
AndrewK1 Distinguished Jan 12, 2012 105 0 18,710 Feb 8, 2012 Solution #2 Core i5-2500K or 2500 if you won't do any overclocking. 2500K is $220 but $20 extra isn't much for a great processor . Upvote 0 Downvote Solution
Core i5-2500K or 2500 if you won't do any overclocking. 2500K is $220 but $20 extra isn't much for a great processor .
roaddoc326 Distinguished Jan 26, 2012 252 0 18,810 Feb 8, 2012 #3 Can the i5-2500k not handle any overclocking? Not even with a fan? Upvote 0 Downvote
esrever Splendid Dec 27, 2011 5,391 0 26,160 Feb 8, 2012 #4 the 2500k can overclock but the processors without the k only have very limited OC. best cpu below 200 would be just any of the i5s you can afford but generally the 2500k is good because of the ability to OC. Upvote 0 Downvote
the 2500k can overclock but the processors without the k only have very limited OC. best cpu below 200 would be just any of the i5s you can afford but generally the 2500k is good because of the ability to OC.
roaddoc326 Distinguished Jan 26, 2012 252 0 18,810 Feb 8, 2012 #5 How many Ghz do you think it can be OC'ed to? Upvote 0 Downvote
AndrewK1 Distinguished Jan 12, 2012 105 0 18,710 Feb 8, 2012 #6 Sorry. I guess I didn't make myself clear. You can get to 4.5GHz on it quite easy though. Upvote 0 Downvote
roaddoc326 Distinguished Jan 26, 2012 252 0 18,810 Feb 8, 2012 #7 Thats perfect thanks very much. Upvote 0 Downvote
dgingeri Distinguished Dec 4, 2009 2,123 1 20,460 Feb 8, 2012 #8 If you have a Microcenter nearby, you can get the 2500k for $180. Upvote 0 Downvote
amuffin Illustrious Jul 29, 2011 14,977 1 41,960 Feb 8, 2012 #9 With 50 dollars off of a mobo^^ Anyways you need to get a good cooler before overclocking. With the stock one you will be killing your 2500k. I suggest the cooler master hyper 212+ Upvote 0 Downvote
With 50 dollars off of a mobo^^ Anyways you need to get a good cooler before overclocking. With the stock one you will be killing your 2500k. I suggest the cooler master hyper 212+
AndrewK1 Distinguished Jan 12, 2012 105 0 18,710 Feb 8, 2012 #10 ^good advice. never overclock seriously with a stock cooler Upvote 0 Downvote
amuffin Illustrious Jul 29, 2011 14,977 1 41,960 Feb 10, 2012 #11 AndrewK1 : ^good advice. never overclock [strike]seriously[/strike] with a stock cooler Never overclock AT ALL with the stock cooler, unless it is one that is good. Upvote 0 Downvote
AndrewK1 : ^good advice. never overclock [strike]seriously[/strike] with a stock cooler Never overclock AT ALL with the stock cooler, unless it is one that is good.
roaddoc326 Distinguished Jan 26, 2012 252 0 18,810 Feb 25, 2012 #12 Best answer selected by roaddoc326. Upvote 0 Downvote
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