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Which i processor?

RadicalCookie

RadicalCookie

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Hello all! I'm new here (don't hurt me >.<) and have saved up to build a computer which hopefully I can get done at the end of this month. I have watched dones of "how to" videos on building a computer, but none seem to explain the technical specs of each part in laymans terms; mostly enthusiast level >.<

To cut to the chase, I've been having a hard time choosing a processor. For a while now, it'd seem I'd either get the AMD Phenom II Quad or one of Intel's i series. However, it seems apparent that AMD seems to be the less favorable, that going with Intel would probably a better choice. I've notice a lot of people mention the i5 2500k SB, which seems to be decent. But when I look at how many i5 SBs there are on the store, it becomes overwhelming. Should I get the ones that are not 2500k or get the ones with the multiplier unlocked?

Oh yeah, I intend to use the pc for gaming (Skyrim, Fallout, CnC all maintaining a descent Frame-rate), but also for work that I will be doing during Uni course; it must be able to handle Unity, Flash as well as 3DS Max. So which processor do I go for?

Should I go with the i5 2500k OEM or will the AMD suffice? Or should I look into i7? I guess it's worth mentioning what my budget is; currently, I haven't really planned out what parts I want so I'm not really sure. All I can say is that I'm happy if it's not an enthusiast-level part.

Thank You! (apologies for the really long post >.<)
 
i5 2500k would be the best thing for you. You could go with a 2500 if you don't want to OC but I say get the OC version, as a Lot of mainboards even autooverclock the CPU for u.
What's your budget? Best if you post a spec me thread in the General Hardware forum stating your budget and what you plan to use the PC for. Also mention if u need operating system, monitor, mouse and keyboard.
 
Ah right, I see thanks. I can't say what my budget is at the moment because I don't exactly know what parts I would definetely want. But thanks anyway.

I'm off to bed now, but I'll come back on tommorow to see what other people have said.

Thank you!
 
Are you planning to build yourself or buy from that awful purple place? Definitely go for a 2500k system if your primary use is as a gaming machine.
 
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