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I know I've posted about this in the past as is it worth it to upgrade from a i5 2500k to say a i5 3000 series or a newer one like i5 4670k /i5 4690k?
What I've really come to a conclusion with all this time and contemplating of upgrading the CPU. Its really the motherboard capabilities and improvements is the real reason to upgrade, the CPU, while yes it is supplying the overall improvements like extra PCI-E lanes, PCI-E 3.0, and even SATA improvements (being able to handle more ports), USB3.0 ports. That is the real reason to upgrade now I think IMO. Its having the extra functionality is the main reason, extra CPU power is just an after product now.
So with that will I potentially upgrade to something? Yup either a i5 4690k or just wait for the Broadwell CPU to come up with the increased improvements over the Hasewell design. Just have to make sure to grab the latest board is all for the best improvements. Does anyone else feel this way?
Please note, overall looking at this from a gaming aspect of the system. Yes going to a 4c8t CPU will have its own beneficial improvements just talking about going from an older 4core gen to a newer one.
What I've really come to a conclusion with all this time and contemplating of upgrading the CPU. Its really the motherboard capabilities and improvements is the real reason to upgrade, the CPU, while yes it is supplying the overall improvements like extra PCI-E lanes, PCI-E 3.0, and even SATA improvements (being able to handle more ports), USB3.0 ports. That is the real reason to upgrade now I think IMO. Its having the extra functionality is the main reason, extra CPU power is just an after product now.
So with that will I potentially upgrade to something? Yup either a i5 4690k or just wait for the Broadwell CPU to come up with the increased improvements over the Hasewell design. Just have to make sure to grab the latest board is all for the best improvements. Does anyone else feel this way?
Please note, overall looking at this from a gaming aspect of the system. Yes going to a 4c8t CPU will have its own beneficial improvements just talking about going from an older 4core gen to a newer one.
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