Discussing a CPU upgrade

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bellaboost
Junior Member

11-24-2025, 08:40 AM

#11

Current AAA games would gain a lot from additional threads. An older i7 or Xeon processor works well for this purpose.

bellaboost

11-24-2025, 08:40 AM #11

Current AAA games would gain a lot from additional threads. An older i7 or Xeon processor works well for this purpose.

DDotty2
Member

223

12-01-2025, 09:34 AM

#12

Absolutely, I can upgrade to an i7 model for less than $150.

DDotty2

12-01-2025, 09:34 AM #12

Absolutely, I can upgrade to an i7 model for less than $150.

FastMeetup
Junior Member

12-01-2025, 03:33 PM

#13

Thanks! Deciding between the I7-3770 and an overclocked 3770K depends on your needs and budget.

FastMeetup

12-01-2025, 03:33 PM #13

Thanks! Deciding between the I7-3770 and an overclocked 3770K depends on your needs and budget.

Homwer
Junior Member

12-01-2025, 04:09 PM

#14

Which motherboard are you using? Are you into pushing performance limits? Do you have a powerful cooling solution?

Homwer

12-01-2025, 04:09 PM #14

Which motherboard are you using? Are you into pushing performance limits? Do you have a powerful cooling solution?

iDoNotEvenLift
Posting Freak

936

12-01-2025, 05:47 PM

#15

The cooler isn't the issue; I'd need to upgrade my motherboard.

iDoNotEvenLift

12-01-2025, 05:47 PM #15

The cooler isn't the issue; I'd need to upgrade my motherboard.

rumdragon
Junior Member

12-02-2025, 10:47 PM

#16

I suggest targeting a 3770K and boosting its speed. This will likely improve performance. However, be cautious with aftermarket overclocking components—past users might have pushed them too far, risking damage and reducing their lifespan.

rumdragon

12-02-2025, 10:47 PM #16

DashTheKid
Junior Member

12-03-2025, 02:18 AM

#17

It's not worth the price compared to other options.

DashTheKid

12-03-2025, 02:18 AM #17

It's not worth the price compared to other options.

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