Any point Upgrading i5 2500K

[Shiari]

The 4670K is probably easier to get stable at 4.7/4.8 than the 4770K ... (assuming HT isn't disabled, but that somewhat defeats the purpose of getting the more expensive CPU )

 

[Martini1991]

The 4770K's seem to be needing less volts though, I'd rather cool a 4770K than a 4670K lol.

 

[flopper]

Is that 4.8Ghz Prime95 stable?

stable for my use.
dont run prime95.

 

[Doomedspeed]

I have a triple rad WC system built which keeps it at 30c constantly, so seems like i've a lot of overclocking that i can do

thanks for replies

Spot on, Overclock it..

 

[olivier renault]

4.5GHz easy on that chip. On air, 1.285V, 65C with a MUX-120 (like a Hyper 212). With a WC and a good chip, well over that. But generally keep it under 1.35V for a good long life.

 

[d_brennen]

Mine did 4.6GHz on a Hyper 212. Can't remember the volts but I think it was under 1.3v

 

[MeatLoaf]

2500K definatly good for gaming

Recently rebuilt my rig into a prodigy and my 2500K is now at stock, and paired with my 7950 still plays everything very nicely

Only way id consider upgrading is if I came across a cheap 3770K.

 

[havenrl]

Thanks for all these thoughts guys.
Yeah, I am sticking with my i2500k @ 4.2 (1st oc attempt).

The cpu's don't have a big enough jump in technology / speed increase to justify the price to upgrade etc.

Will probably try to oc more in the near future, aiming for 4.5 with the nh-d14 cooler.

 

[jesusismyairbag]

spend the $ on bitchz and hoes instead brah

 

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[Deleted member 2277]

aiming for 4.5

Don't aim just do it, it's really easy.