2600k still ok?

Teabag_Terry2 · 22 May 2016 at 11:58

Hiya.

I just got a bit of a payout at work so got some cash to burn. I am STILL using my old 2600k, bought it when it came out and been at 4.8GHz ever since. Maybe time to upgrade to 5960x?

But will I even notice any difference? Mainly used for gaming on 2 x 27" 144Hz monitors.

Cheers.

ED209 · 22 May 2016 at 12:11

the 5960x will be a waste if just for gaming, if you video editing and other programs that can use the extra cores\threads then it would be a good upgrade.

I'm still using a I7 950 for gaming at 3.6ghz and a 390.

what games are you playing and whats the rest of your PC specs?

I can still play the division with no issues at 1080P

your current cpu will be fine for gaming

chroniclard · 22 May 2016 at 12:18

Better overall performance. Higher minimum FPS, better average and higher top end.

While it might not be a massive "noticeable" difference, there will be one.

dessimpson · 22 May 2016 at 12:21

Save money and get a 5930k

Teabag_Terry2 · 22 May 2016 at 12:24

Oy maybe just waiting a few more generations? Amazing how much life you get out of a Sandybridge.

Nasher · 22 May 2016 at 14:04

I'm still using one and it's going well at 4.4ghz. Just finished playing Doom 4 and was getting around 80fps with a 970 all the way through.

Every year I've been waiting to see what comes out, but nothing so far has been a worthy upgrade. Maybe this year

Orcvader · 22 May 2016 at 14:47

Wait for Kabylake/Zen. My 2600K is hardly the bottleneck in anything gaming wise. Also, if you're playing on large resolutions, you'll be more GPU bound than CPU.

abui1806 · 22 May 2016 at 14:53

dessimpson said:
Save money and get a 5930k

Save some more and get the 5820K

pooley · 22 May 2016 at 18:38

Orcvader said:
Wait for Kabylake/Zen. My 2600K is hardly the bottleneck in anything gaming wise. Also, if you're playing on large resolutions, you'll be more GPU bound than CPU.

this.. and im on a 2600k

Drollic · 22 May 2016 at 19:48

Wait for new releases.

Brazo · 22 May 2016 at 22:45

It won't be the bottleneck when gaming.

hedgey · 25 May 2016 at 18:45

http://ocaholic.ch/modules/smartsection/item.php?itemid=3942&page=4

yep

Doogles · 25 May 2016 at 18:58

Orcvader said:
Wait for Kabylake/Zen. My 2600K is hardly the bottleneck in anything gaming wise. Also, if you're playing on large resolutions, you'll be more GPU bound than CPU.

I agree with this, I'm still on a 3570k and it does me fine although I do wish I'd have gotten myself a 3770k as I think it would make quite a lot of difference now.

dessimpson · 25 May 2016 at 23:59

I upgraded my spare rig from a 3570k to a 3770k and noticed no difference.

ukxenon · 26 May 2016 at 06:20

Keep it you are still ok

Andy321 · 27 May 2016 at 13:04

Still rocking my 2700k. Would like to upgrade but price vs gains for what I use my PC for is not worth it.

Nocky24 · 28 May 2016 at 13:20

My 2600k is still going strong for gaming at 1440p. I usually like to keep on top of upgrades, but this chip has been going for well over 5 years now and it almost feels like a game in itself just seeing how long I can get out of it.

BusError · 8 Jun 2016 at 12:50

My 2600k system is still quicker per-core than the fancy 5930 on the other machine... Probably the best CPU I've ever had, that 2600k!

IvanDobskey · 8 Jun 2016 at 13:07

My 2500k still handles any game thrown at it.

No reason to upgrade a 2600k currently.

Spend the money on a new GPU.

jigger · 8 Jun 2016 at 13:25

A 2600K at 4.8Ghz is still a top performing chip.