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Best CPU for my motherboard

Best CPU for my motherboard

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TheZenKaiZ_Yt
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09-29-2018, 07:16 PM
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It’s better to stick with the i5 and move to a newer generation when possible. The improvements you’d get won’t make up for the cost. If you’re after a fresh CPU, opt for an i7 8700—they usually range from $130 to $225 used.
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09-29-2018, 07:16 PM #1

It’s better to stick with the i5 and move to a newer generation when possible. The improvements you’d get won’t make up for the cost. If you’re after a fresh CPU, opt for an i7 8700—they usually range from $130 to $225 used.

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09-30-2018, 03:43 AM
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i7-8700(k) is the optimal choice for that motherboard. The upgrade would mainly boost performance in multithreaded tasks, not gaming. Expect only a slight improvement—1% to 3% at most. Some titles like Civilization might see minor gains because of their design. For gaming purposes, it's better to wait for a newer system.
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09-30-2018, 03:43 AM #2

i7-8700(k) is the optimal choice for that motherboard. The upgrade would mainly boost performance in multithreaded tasks, not gaming. Expect only a slight improvement—1% to 3% at most. Some titles like Civilization might see minor gains because of their design. For gaming purposes, it's better to wait for a newer system.

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