upgrade from q6600

The Core i3-3220 looks like a good CPU for the price, but is worth upgrading to it from my Q6600!!

been looking for links regarding the Core i3-3220 and BF3 performance.
 
OP, have you considered selling your current kit to fund the extra budget?

If so, then I'd highly suggest going for a 3570K + D3H. The following looks good:

dunn2010 said:
£303.80 ish without delivery then

YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - Retail £184.99
1 x Gigabyte Z77-D3H Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £81.98
1 x Xigmatek Dark Knight SD-1283 Night Hawk Edition CPU Cooler (Socket LGA 2011/1366/1156/1155/775 and AMD FM1/AM3/AM2+/AM2) £34.99
Total : £313.37 (includes shipping : £9.50).

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triggerthat said:
OP, have you considered selling your current kit to fund the extra budget?

If so, then I'd highly suggest going for a 3570K + D3H. The following looks good:
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yep, and the 3570K is on offer tomorrow only for £150
tempted get the a 7970 thats also on offer for £199 but that maybe overkill for 1080p gaming.. I am sure my Q6600 is holding back my 6950
 
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I assume the Gigabyte Z77-D3H will allow for decent OC of a i5, or are there other boards in the price range I should have a look at..

gonna read a few reviews of Gigabyte Z77-D3H later
 
topher said:
The Core i3-3220 looks like a good CPU for the price, but is worth upgrading to it from my Q6600!!

been looking for links regarding the Core i3-3220 and BF3 performance.
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I have already answered this and there are benchmark comparisons posted above by at least 2 of us. In my personal opinion, no way. I would rather keep the Q6600. But it is your decision. I wouldn't settle for less than an i5 3570K.
 
topher said:
yep, and the 3570K is on offer tomorrow only for £150
tempted get the a 7970 thats also on offer for £199 but that maybe overkill for 1080p gaming.. I am sure my Q6600 is holding back my 6950
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Those offers apply to the OcUK store in Newcastle only. Not online buyers. It is to celebrate the opening of the new shop.
 
just checked the ddr3 that I have and it's only 10666, so may chuck 16GB into the build
any recommendations?

not sure what cooler to get the Xigmatek Dark Knight SD-1283 Night Hawk Edition gets some mixed reviews regarding noise

case will be my old antec 182 unless I get a BitFenix Ghost or P280! lol
i5 3570K
Gigabyte Z77-D3H
 
You have to go i5. I went from a 3.15ghz q6600 to a 2500k @ 4.0ghz and I can tell the difference in games. I wouldn't get an i3, for me that's a backward step. Have you tried to oc the CPU much?
 
If you only have a limited budget just use the stock heatsink for now, put the money into the cpu and motherboard, go with 8gb memory and upgrade to 16gb if you wish later + a better cooler.

i5 3570k and a D3H for sure, if you're buying memory honestly don't mull it over too much you'll be happy with any of the kits from a reputable brand (corsair, geil, kingston etc)
 
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