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Discussing a CPU upgrade

Discussing a CPU upgrade

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bellaboost
Junior Member
32
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.
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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.

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DDotty2
Member
223
12-01-2025, 09:34 AM
#12
Absolutely, I can upgrade to an i7 model for less than $150.
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DDotty2
12-01-2025, 09:34 AM #12

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

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FastMeetup
Junior Member
37
12-01-2025, 03:33 PM
#13
Thanks! Deciding between the I7-3770 and an overclocked 3770K depends on your needs and budget.
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FastMeetup
12-01-2025, 03:33 PM #13

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

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Homwer
Junior Member
47
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?
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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?

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iDoNotEvenLift
Posting Freak
936
12-01-2025, 05:47 PM
#15
The cooler isn't the issue; I'd need to upgrade my motherboard.
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iDoNotEvenLift
12-01-2025, 05:47 PM #15

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

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rumdragon
Junior Member
16
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.
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rumdragon
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.

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DashTheKid
Junior Member
7
12-03-2025, 02:18 AM
#17
It's not worth the price compared to other options.
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DashTheKid
12-03-2025, 02:18 AM #17

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

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