Recommended processor

[chipyzs]

Hello,

Does anyone have any recommendations for a good processor.

I am looking for an i5 under £200 (pref) that is good for gaming and quick for intensive tasks.

I currently have an i5-3330 which runs games fine but is a bit slow for CPU intensive tasks.

 

Thanks 

James

[Pugs501]

http://www.techpowerup.com/cpudb/index.php?mfgr%5B%5D=intel&class%5B%5D=desktop&released%5B%5D=y11_c&logo=&nCores=4&process=&socket=Intel+Socket+1155&codename=&multi=&sort=released&q=or+type+to+Search...

Choose one any one

[Stardar1]

dont upgrade from that, unless you want to seriously overclock it is not worth doing.

 

also, welcome to the forum, remember to follow your topics and use http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/ where applicable

[Sir Asvald]

Hello,

Does anyone have any recommendations for a good processor.

I am looking for an i5 under £200 (pref) that is good for gaming and quick for intensive tasks.

I currently have an i5-3330 which runs games fine but is a bit slow for CPU intensive tasks.

 

Thanks 

James

You can buy a Xeon 1231v3 for £196 fro More Computers:

 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  (£196.12 @ More Computers) 

Total: £196.12

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-16 19:54 GMT+0000

 

 

 

Or from Amazon for £199.90

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Intel-Processor-E3-1231-Cache-Socket/dp/B00K64I0S4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1447703681&sr=8-1&keywords=xeon+e3-1231+v3

[Chasem121]

For CPU extensive tasks, you want an i7. Upgrading to a newer i5 won't help you any.

[Applesean]

I got a i5 4690k for £180, not using it yet so can't say, but it's meant to be really good for gaming and it's unlocked for OC.

[SPAS-ID]

3570K (one of the most popular CPU back then)

i5-4590 or 4460

[jcw150]

You could get a used i7 3770k

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Intel-core-i7-3770k-cpu-processor-O-C-to-4-6ghz-with-UNUSED-heatsink-fan-1155-/111821566625?hash=item1a0915b2a1:g:AFcAAOSw9mFWMMN2

[jcw150]

But an another i5 would not provide a tangible performance improvement

[chipyzs]

Right so I've seen two good processors.

See the poll attached.

I've never used a Xeon in a workstation what do you think? Xeon or i5

[jcw150]

you know you would need a new motherboard for those 2 processors?

 

Right so I've seen two good processors.

See the poll attached.

I've never used a Xeon in a workstation what do you think? Xeon or i5

[chipyzs]

you know you would need a new motherboard for those 2 processors?

Yes but I'm planning to buy a new motherboard anyway so this doesn't really bother me.

[jcw150]

There is barely any point in upgarding to the i5 4690k and although the xeon is better for CPU intensive tasks but in games it won't be an upgrade.

[chipyzs]

There is barely any point in upgarding to the i5 4690k and although the xeon is better for CPU intensive tasks but in games it won't be an upgrade.

Al-right, thanks.