Which i5

[Minibiker]

Hi all

New build, Which processor would you all choose, Im thinking i5-K model for overclocking... But not sure which one to choose, Ive seen i5-2500k about at second hand prices but not sure what they perform like...

Id like something that will future proof me for a fair bit

Thanks

 

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Ive gone for the Parvum s2.0 now mate

 

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Ive found a few Micro ATX motherboards around... If you was to choose a CPU which would you go for?

 

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If there was a micro bundle id happily spend £350 - £400... But ive not found any or just blind lol

 

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Agh sorry bud, yeah eventually I will OC

 

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Your a top man, cheers for your help, the 6600k was what a lot of people have been talkin about... Yeah your right I'll be goin for all in one watercooler for now

 

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Sorry to be a pain, is it worth getting the extra dosh and going for a i7 6700k or i5 4690k as I've been selling bits and bobs around the house lately so got that bit more to spend

 

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I've seen a few i5 4690k CPU's for sale so if I get that then get myself a nice Micro ATX motherboard with the money I've got left

 

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I've been offered a i5 3570k for around 90 quid, is this a good performing CPU when stock and OC'd

 

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A 3570K is socket LGA1155 and needs a Z77 board for OCing. That said, it's still a good chip at stock and OC'd.

A 4690K is LGA1150. The 4690K will work on a Z87 (may need a BIOS update) or a Z97 board.

Z77 boards are getting inceasingly rare, particularly m-ATX versions, as you can only get them second-hand.

Alternatively, if you can afford to, you could just get a brand new Z170 board and a 6600K.

I shall have to have a look around then for a Z77 or Z97 board, may find something used.. Are there any new MATX boards that will accompany it for my build

 

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Thanks for your help mate, I do like the look of the Gryphon MOBO, I don't mind spending that little extra cash on it won't break the bank

 

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Thank you bud, will be getting the Asus Gryphon MOBO however I've just seen it supports DDR3 memory and I've bought DDR4 RAM already DOH!!

 

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There seems to be a lot of i7 4820k's around?

 

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Ahh I see, that explains why there's so many of them, Will OCUK take the RAM as a return and swap or will I have to Purchase new again

 

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Only had it for about 2 weeks now

 

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So a little update on this guys, I've found out the S2.0 isn't available so I am going to order the VEER 1.0 which supports a ITX MOBO, which one shall I go for?? May also go for a 4690k

 

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Decided that I just want to get the system running for now then get a newer CPU to over clock later in time, what CPU would you recommend for non overclocking but good performance?

Is the i3 6100 worth a punt

Cheers