CPU and GPU for gaming

[Redliquid]

So im helping my friend upgrade his system, specifically a CPU with the 1155* socket http://eu.msi.com/product/mb/Z77AS01.html#/?div=Detail and a GPU to go with it.

Wich processor do you recommend? EDIT: He currently has a i5 3570k, Does he even need to update?

He'll probably get a GTX 780 as a gpu.



Sorry for shitty spelling.

Thanks in forehand =)

[NUFCThomas]

1150 but z77?

 

z77 is not 1150

[NUFCThomas]

also price range will be helpful

[Shaqo_Wyn]

So im helping my friend upgrade his system, specifically a CPU with the 1150 socket http://eu.msi.com/product/mb/Z77AS01.html#/?div=Detail and a GPU to go with it.

Wich processor do you recommend?

He'll probably get a GTX 780 as a gpu.

Sorry for shitty spelling.

Thanks in forehand =)

i5-4690K OC'd + EVGA GTX 780 SC w/ ACX. He'll need a Z97 motherboard with that, MSi Z97 Gaming 5 or Asus Z97-A.

[Katsu-K1L]

for Z77 go with a 3570K or 3770K if you need more threads

[gundershot]

That's actually a 1155 socket, I'd recommend a 3570K if it's just for gaming.

[FireFox]

If he is just gaming either get a cheap decent Z87 or Z97 board and get the new Pentium G3258 but if you can get a great deal on the older LGA 1155 Z77 and the Core i5-3570K then go with that.

 

If he needs more horsepower than the Pentium then have a look at the Core i5-4670K if you can get a f**king good deal or just get the Core i5-4690K.

[Redliquid]

1150 but z77?

 

z77 is not 1150

sorry 

[SpecTre12345]

EDIT: He currently has a i5 3570k, Does he even need to update? 

 

He says he already has a 3570k, just upgrade the GPU and you are fine. If you haven't already get an aftermarket CPU and overclock the 3570k to 4.4GHz or 4.5GHz