I3-3220 w/ gtx 660 or i5-3570K w/ gtx 650ti?

[masterman467]

What combo would be better? saving a lot on the cpu and geting the better graphics card or Vice Versa?
I have heard that the i3 will not bottlekneck a gtx 670, but also that it will choke on high cpu games like gta 4 and arma.
Any help would be apreciated. thanks.

 

[vinaykumar5320]

Select (i5 3570k + HD 7850). Much better than a GTX 650Ti.

Get this one for 180 USD:
www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161406

 

[masterman467]

Select (i5 3570k + HD 7850). Much better than a GTX 650Ti.

Get this one for 180 USD:
www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161406

i like nvida.

 

[mohit9206]

i3 with 660

 

[jarlsuki]

i3 + gtx660, the i3 is a great gaming CPU and you won't have any bottleneck issues.

 

[vinaykumar5320]

i like nvida.

Any special reason for this unconditional love for nVidia?

 

[esrever]

The i3 with the 660 would be better.

getting an i5 with a 7850 is a great option too and better in the long run. nvidia cards below the 660 isn't worth buying.

 

[shaun_shaun]

Any special reason for this unconditional love for nVidia?

probably physX and Cuda !

 

[BuddiLuva]

i like nvida.

Ignorance.

Go with the i3+660

 

[masterman467]

Any special reason for this unconditional love for nVidia?

nope.

thanks everyone. ill go with the i3

 

[masterman467]

Best answer selected by masterman467.