from a i5 2500

[zophiel]

What to go to next, I would like to keep using as much of the system if possible.

coming from a i5 2500 (non K) CPU @ 3.30GHz Socket 1155
gigabyte Z68AP-D3
16gb ram G.Skill PC3-12800
2x 500gb ssd samsung 850
creative soundcard
amd 290x

to Intel Core i7 i7-4790K CPU?

I dont know the best options really. Its been quite a while since this was built.

Thanks

 

[andy_mk3]

To go to a 4790K, you will need a new motherboard too as it's a different socket.

Depends how much you're wanting to spend. The route I took was upgrading to an i7-2600k, very cheap to do and overclocked, a very capable CPU. The newest CPU's will give a bit of a performance advantage, but not enough to warrant the cost in my opinion.

 

[zophiel]

I understand that I would have to go with a new motherboard and cpu etc. with the 4790k
Maybe £300-£400 for cpu, motherboard and cooler.

I dont know if the z68ap-d3 I have will do much more than it is now?

 

[Dom86]

My basket at Overclockers UK:

• 1 x Intel Core i7-4790K 4.00GHz (Devil's Canyon) Socket LGA1150 Processor - Retail= £263.99
• 1 x Asus Z97-K Intel Z97 (Socket 1150) DDR3 ATX Motherboard= £89.99

Total: £364.48
(includes shipping: £10.50)
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What case do you have? just so someone can see what size cooler you can have.

 

[Minstadave]

Personally I'd get a 2500k/2600k or 2700k and overclock it with a decent cooler. It'll give you 90% of the performance of a full system overhaul without the hassle and cost.

 

[mickyflinn]

Personally I'd get a 2500k/2600k or 2700k and overclock it with a decent cooler. It'll give you 90% of the performance of a full system overhaul without the hassle and cost.

Agree

 

[zophiel]

I managed to get a 2700k quite cheap, and its running at 4.3 for now. Just until i have time to try and work out the best voltages and settings etc.

Thanks guys for your help and for saving me some £££