I7's 960 vs 2600k

[Cuzzin Chizzy]

So obviously the 2600k is better than the 960 but is it a HUGE difference?

Will games be coming out soon that will not be able to run at max settings on a 960 that would run max on a 2600k?

 

[Ubrales]

1) Yes, positive difference, but not worth upgrading from i7-960 to i7-2600K

2) No - The i7-960 will run games very well.

Suggestion: Try overclocking the i7-960. For reference, my i7-920 is overclocked from 2.66 GHz (stock) to 3.82 GHz. Running at this OC for over two years! No temp problems.

 

[antonisrsx]

no there is not a huge difference. and for gaming the answer is again
NO! if you have the 960 it doesnt worth to upgrade to 2600k.

 

[willard]

The overwhelming majority if games do not need a lot of processor power to run games. The i7-960 is more than enough for everything out today. You will probably get little to no benefit from a 2600k over the 960.

 

[Cuzzin Chizzy]

Best answer selected by Cuzzin Chizzy.

 

[Mousemonkey]

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