Everything i have to know about CPU-s

[Seablue]

Hey !

 

I feel like this is a follow-up to a previous post found here. After the post i upgraded my PSU and GPU and all is well. Now im wondering if i should invest in a newer CPU.

My current specs:

CPU - Intel Pentium G2020 Dual Core

GPU - Gigabyte GTX 950

Motherboard - MSI - H61M-P20 (G3) (MS-7788)

Ram - 2x 4GB Kingston HyperX Fury 1600MHz

Storage - 1TB Toshiba SATA3 7200 32MB

Case - MD Cod 6237-A11/2 450W Black ( The old PSU came with the case. I doubt its any help beacuse its a very random case. )

Additional cooling - Some random fans

 

Once again i am clueless about what to look in a CPU besides cores and GHz. What are the price ranges, is the stock cooler fine if i wont overclock, are there different sizes, do i actually need a new CPU for lightweight gaming ( None of that 4K stuff, just that the game is playable ) etc...

I live in Estonia and the main store is https://arvutitark.ee/. It's in Estonian but it should be searchable.

 

[Kickflapper]

Impossible question for anyone. You really have to do the research. YouTube is a great way to teach your self. If you have specific question I could help more. You have to learn read study and ask, a few times. nobody can tell you everything in a post. formulate questions and we can help more

[Kickflapper]

also check out this site for comparison https://www.cpubenchmark.net/

[jj9987]

If you want to upgrade very soon, look for Haswell or Skylake processors. For gaming, look at i5 processors (most common are i5-4690k, i5-6600, i5-6600k). You also need to find a compatible motherboard then.

For performance, check benchmarks as posted above. In the end, it comes down to how much you are willing to spend.

 

Also, check Hinnavaatlus forum, a lot of good (used) computer hardware deals there.

[Seablue]

@Kickflapper

1 hour ago, Seablue said:

What are the price ranges, is the stock cooler fine if i wont overclock, are there different sizes, do i actually need a new CPU for lightweight gaming ( None of that 4K stuff, just that the game is playable ) etc...

 

@jj9987

I'd rather avoid the risk of used parts. Also i feel like 250 euros is out of my price range, i was thinking something in the 150 euro range perhaps. As stated before i don't want 4K, ultra settings, 60fps. Im honestly fine with low graphics and 60fps-ish.