Should i upgrade cpu only?

[Noodletechtips]

Okay so right now my pc specs are: asrock z68 pro, 8gb ddr3, 430w power supply, 1060 6gb and i5 2500k. I want to upgrade my cpu because 4 cores is just not enough but there are no 6 core cpus for lga 1155 expect xeons so should i get xeon cpu(if its cheap) or just get r5 3600 bundle with ram and motherboard included?

 

[mMontana]

3 minutes ago, Noodletechtips said:

or just get r5 3600 bundle with ram and motherboard included?

Its... much more meaningful. 

[tkitch]

so:  A cpu replacement is probably cheaper by a large stretch

 

but an R5 3600 will be a HUUUUUGE upgrade compared to anything your board can run. (albeit more expensive)

[Noodletechtips]

6 minutes ago, mMontana said:

Its... much more meaningful. 

The bundle costs 190 euros but i must ask if my power supply can handle that upgrade. My power supply is : Antec earthwatts 430W 80 plus

[mMontana]

I'd suggest to change it anyway, due to time. 500W, better 80 plus.

[Noodletechtips]

7 minutes ago, mMontana said:

I'd suggest to change it anyway, due to time. 500W, better 80 plus.

What power supply would you recommend or what brand to get? Found Seasonic 550W B12 BC-55 for 70 euros maybe its good?

[mMontana]

I did not ever put my hands on that. You can search experiences for that code in this community and internet.

Don't wait only my answers, give yourself some hours to more opinions come.

[SorryBella]

7 hours ago, Noodletechtips said:

so should i get xeon cpu

Means you going to have to mod the BIOS and the socket. Not worthwhile for the performance you get unless if you can find one pre-done (read: going to sketchy part of internet). I agree with going with 3600 here, although if it doesn't include stock cooler at least and 32GB of ram, or the board isn't really high end, 190 is a bit steep.

 

The Earthwatts should run you fine on it but that B12 would be a bit of a pep on the step. But 70 euros is again, too steep. What's your purchase region?

[Noodletechtips]

4 hours ago, SorryBella said:

Means you going to have to mod the BIOS and the socket. Not worthwhile for the performance you get unless if you can find one pre-done (read: going to sketchy part of internet). I agree with going with 3600 here, although if it doesn't include stock cooler at least and 32GB of ram, or the board isn't really high end, 190 is a bit steep.

 

The Earthwatts should run you fine on it but that B12 would be a bit of a pep on the step. But 70 euros is again, too steep. What's your purchase region?

Im from finland and psus are very expensive