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CPU trade, worth it?

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I have been offered to swap my i3-2120 for an i5-2500 plus 2000 PHP (around $42.15@ 47.45 PHP per USD). Is it worth it? Maybe if I can haggle to 1500 PHP ($31.61)?

 

I planned on upgrading my system slowly which I already did with my PSU, case (used), RAM, GPU, mouse, mousepad and CPU cooler. Next was my CPU and mobo (i5-4590 w/ a B85 mobo) this Christmas but unfortunately I hit a bump financially because I will need to save more for my CPA licensure exam review next year. I might not be able to upgrade until then.

 

 

Echelon Mk 2.11 

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  • Processor: Intel Core i5-6500
  • Cooler: Cryorig H7 (With a 120 mm Thermaltake Riing RGB)
  • Motherboard: MSI B150M Bazooka Plus
  • Memory: 16 (2x8) GB DDR4 Kingston HyperX Fury (Black)
  • Video Card: Sapphire NITRO R9 390 (Stock)
  • Storage:  1 TB Western Digital Blue
  • Power Supply: 520 W Seasonic M12II Evo (with custom extensions and cable combs)
  • Casing: NZXT S340 Elite (Matte Black)
  • Fans: 2x 120 mm & 3x 140 mm Thermaltake Riing RGB
  • Display: 22 " LG Flatron L227WTG-PF LCD (OCed to 76 Hz)
  • Keyboard: Logitech K120
  • Mouse: Logitech G402 Hyperion Fury
  • Mousepad: SteelSeries QcK
  • Operating System: Windows 10 Pro (64-bit)

 

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I have been offered to swap my i3-2120 for an i5-2500 plus 2000 PHP (around $42.15@ 47.45 PHP per USD). Is it worth it? Maybe if I can haggle to 1500 PHP ($31.61)?

 

I planned on upgrading my system slowly which I already did with my PSU, case (used), RAM, GPU, mouse, mousepad and CPU cooler. Next was my CPU and mobo (i5-4590 w/ a B85 mobo) this Christmas but unfortunately I hit a bump financially because I will need to save more for my CPA licensure exam review next year. I might not be able to upgrade until then.

Honestly. That bump up on that old of a processor isnt going to get you a LOT of extra usage. If i were you, i would worry about the CPA rather than spending that kind of money on a way outdated CPU. Wait a year and go with the 6500 when it goes down in price. It wont be high for long!

Intel Core i7-6700k | 2 X Gigabyte 4GB GTX 970 Overclocked Edition | 16GB (4X4GB) DDR4 2133MHz Corsair Dominator Platinum | MasterCase Pro 5

ASUS Z170 Deluxe Motherboard | 256GB Samsung 840 Pro + Seagate 2TB Storage | Corsair Hydro H80i GT | Windows 10 Pro 64bit | Corsair HX850i

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Honestly. That bump up on that old of a processor isnt going to get you a LOT of extra usage. If i were you, i would worry about the CPA rather than spending that kind of money on a way outdated CPU. Wait a year and go with the 6500 when it goes down in price. It wont be high for long!

HAHAHA, I will be focusing on the exam. I will be going out of town for 6 months starting April for that.  ^_^  Thanks for the feedback!

Echelon Mk 2.11 

Spoiler
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-6500
  • Cooler: Cryorig H7 (With a 120 mm Thermaltake Riing RGB)
  • Motherboard: MSI B150M Bazooka Plus
  • Memory: 16 (2x8) GB DDR4 Kingston HyperX Fury (Black)
  • Video Card: Sapphire NITRO R9 390 (Stock)
  • Storage:  1 TB Western Digital Blue
  • Power Supply: 520 W Seasonic M12II Evo (with custom extensions and cable combs)
  • Casing: NZXT S340 Elite (Matte Black)
  • Fans: 2x 120 mm & 3x 140 mm Thermaltake Riing RGB
  • Display: 22 " LG Flatron L227WTG-PF LCD (OCed to 76 Hz)
  • Keyboard: Logitech K120
  • Mouse: Logitech G402 Hyperion Fury
  • Mousepad: SteelSeries QcK
  • Operating System: Windows 10 Pro (64-bit)

 

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HAHAHA, I will be focusing on the exam. I will be going out of town for 6 months starting April for that.  ^_^  Thanks for the feedback!

No Problem. Good luck! You get that CPA, you wont have much probably getting yourself a rig like in my description! 

Intel Core i7-6700k | 2 X Gigabyte 4GB GTX 970 Overclocked Edition | 16GB (4X4GB) DDR4 2133MHz Corsair Dominator Platinum | MasterCase Pro 5

ASUS Z170 Deluxe Motherboard | 256GB Samsung 840 Pro + Seagate 2TB Storage | Corsair Hydro H80i GT | Windows 10 Pro 64bit | Corsair HX850i

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