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i5-2400S or i3-2130

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Im putting together a build for a friend, Ive got everything planned out except the gpu, I had the cpu chosen (i3-2130) Until I noticed the i5-2400s for slightly more, But im not sure what to go for? Can somebody give me some advice on what to get for them? It will be mostly for gaming, also what is the best GPU you would recommend for the i3/i5. Usually I would just go for the i5 but because its an S variant it has a lower clock speed.

 

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I'd get the i5 and a 1060.

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Is this for a new build or an existing system.. because those are pretty piss-poor cpu choices. What is your budget/situation?

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i3 has about 10% better single core performance, i5 has about 20% better multi-core performance.

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Just now, ARikozuM said:

I'd get the i5 and a 1060.

GPU is going to be something cheap, Im on an extremely tight budget. Probably a 760. So would that give better performance? What about overclocking, Doubt I will but could it be an option?

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Just now, akumaburn said:

Is this for a new build or an existing system.. because those are pretty piss-poor cpu choices. What is your budget/situation?

New build, £200. 

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Yikes.. that would barely cover mobo + psu.. 

You sure you can't find a used pc that has a decent cpu already for ~£100 and then just pop in a 1050 with the remaining budget?

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2 minutes ago, akumaburn said:

Yikes.. that would barely cover mobo + psu.. 

You sure you can't find a used pc that has a decent cpu already for ~£100 and then just pop in a 1050 with the remaining budget?

 

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Just now, akumaburn said:

Yikes.. that would barely cover mobo + psu.. 

You sure you can't find a used pc that has a decent cpu already for ~£100 and then just pop in a 1050 with the remaining budget?

Wouldn't the psu be a problem? Although saying that I will look around.

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The main components you don't want used generally are hard drives/SSD's and RAM, as they have the highest failure rate. I've found CPUs, mobos, PSUs, etc to be fairly resilient if they're a good brand.

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    Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ATX
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    500GB 960 Pro SSD, 240GB PNY SATA SSD, 3TB WD Red NAS
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    Corsair RMx Series, RM850x
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Just now, MrIceCremeLollipop said:

Wouldn't the psu be a problem? Although saying that I will look around.

Typically should be fine for a 1050, if i'm not mistaken it can run off of the pcie power alone. Maybe a used optiplex.

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Just now, akumaburn said:

Typically should be fine for a 1050, if i'm not mistaken it can run off of the pcie power alone. Maybe a used optiplex.

Wow, Theres some good deals. I might throw in an i5/psu and a used GPU from cex. Thank you so much.

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