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Hi Chaps this is my 1st post on Linus.

 

I need some advise, My dad will be looking to upgrade his desktop to replace the intel i7 2660k in a few weeks time and I am currently looking to build a system also.

 

What im looking to build is a HTTP/ NAS system, maybe for gaming also. I was thinking saving my dad selling all the parts including the i7 2600k would it be worth me using these parts to build my new rig.

 

I was wondering weather to wait for the skylake release or just go for an i5 4690k.

 

Would appriciate any advice

 

Many Thanks

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It's still not worth it to upgrade, the i7 2660K is still a decent processor for nowadays.

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Hi Chaps this is my 1st post on Linus.

 

I need some advise, My dad will be looking to upgrade his desktop to replace the intel i7 2660k in a few weeks time and I am currently looking to build a system also.

 

What im looking to build is a HTTP/ NAS system, maybe for gaming also. I was thinking saving my dad selling all the parts including the i7 2600k would it be worth me using these parts to build my new rig.

 

I was wondering weather to wait for the skylake release or just go for an i5 4690k.

 

Would appriciate any advice

 

Many Thanks

If he has a Z67 board already it's worth it as it's a good processor that overclocked could perform on the level of a i5-4590 ish. Def wait for skylake, or even zen.

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i would just use the 2600k that you already have. there will be minimal gains my upgrading to a new i7, much less a new i5.

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Hi Chaps this is my 1st post on Linus.

 

I need some advise, My dad will be looking to upgrade his desktop to replace the intel i7 2660k in a few weeks time and I am currently looking to build a system also.

 

What im looking to build is a HTTP/ NAS system, maybe for gaming also. I was thinking saving my dad selling all the parts including the i7 2600k would it be worth me using these parts to build my new rig.

 

I was wondering weather to wait for the skylake release or just go for an i5 4690k.

 

Would appriciate any advice

 

Many Thanks

Use the i7, still a very capable CPU.

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