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i3 6100 or i5 4460s

TomR
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1 minute ago, TomR said:

i5 4460s or i3 6100 for a budget gaming rig?

Get the 6500 with that budget

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For performance the i5 would be better, however i'd go with the 6100 just because of the upgrade options if you ever decide you want more (i5, i7, kaby lake)

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I already have a computer with a 6500. That's not what the question is.

 

There's a Black Friday deal for complete combo with i3 6100 with 1050 ti for about $430. There's also another deal for a prebuilt with i5 4460s and I can add a 1050 ti for about the same price.

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5 minutes ago, RKRiley said:

For performance the i5 would be better, however i'd go with the 6100 just because of the upgrade options if you ever decide you want more (i5, i7, kaby lake)

Yeah good point

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This is for a friends first gaming PC. He only wants to spend like $400 so it's a tough budget. i3 seems to make more sense For future upgrades

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Just now, TomR said:

This is for a friends first gaming PC. He only wants to spend like $400 so it's a tough budget. i3 seems to make more sense For future upgrades

Futureproofing isn't really worth it with new technology always right around the corner. 

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Just now, Matias_Chambers said:

Futureproofing isn't really worth it with new technology always right around the corner. 

Unless he plans to upgrade within 1-2 months.

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10 minutes ago, Matias_Chambers said:

Isn't that the same thing?

Not even close. Futureproofing means that you dont have to upgrade/replace.

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