Spec me: best i5/i7 below £250, inc. motherboard, upgrading from AMD

[Omaeka]

Thread title basically. It's nearly time for me to jump ship as funds are coming in. I don't want to spend that much though, and it's been quite a while since I requested a spec.

Last time I was suggested this:

Proc & MoBo

Thanks.

 

[RollandRick]

Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz

Gigabyte Z77-D3H Intel Z77

Solid motherboard and processor

 

[areksnumbr1sxylady]

YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - Retail £184.99
1 x MSI Z77A-G43 Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £69.98
Total : £266.38 (includes shipping : £9.50).

 

[Omaeka]

£257, not bad. Thank you.

 

[areksnumbr1sxylady]

tbh if you have AM3+ mobo, AMD 8350 isnt much worse than 3570k