What are the best value for money CPUs at the moment?

core i5 2500k or i5 3570k if you want pcie 3.0

Well there are many Value for money good CPUs in many price ranges aswell could you inform us with your current budget so you can get a more accurate answer ?

But with a i5 2500k or 3570k you will need to change your motherboard as well.

Because a q8200 is a LGA775 socket so it will not be compatible with the above mentioned cpu.

And the rams also you will need to buy a ddr3 instead of a ddr2.

Just thought to inform you incase you thought it was as easy as buying an i5 and sticking it in your current Motherboard.



Guys i think he is asking about the LGA775 socket and not a whole new build.

So I may have to change my ram if I buy a new CPU? Never thought about that. Cheers aye.

The cost of upgrading a LGA775 system is not worth it, unless u can find 2nd hand chips for real cheap.

Your best option is to sell off your current rig, and use the money to buy a new LGA1155 based system. You can keep your old HDD and DVD drive