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post #1 of 55
12/16/11 at 7:11am
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So wich one would be best for me? I will use the 5770 and maybe upgrade from it at some time.
Have been out of the CPU loop since no more LGA755 CPU-s were developed.

The i3-2100 with some random mobo ( since they don't really overclock that much because no K series ) or AMD 960t ( will get decent mobo and overclock it ).

Both options should cost around the same.

I have used this E2140 for 4 years now....

Oh and I use this computer for everything: gaming, surfing, pronz, movies.

EDIT: I would try to salvage most of the stuff from my sig rig ( HDD, PSU, cooling , case etc. )
Edited by Andr3az - 12/16/11 at 7:13am
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post #2 of 55
12/16/11 at 9:01am
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So wich one would be best for me? I will use the 5770 and maybe upgrade from it at some time.
Have been out of the CPU loop since no more LGA755 CPU-s were developed.
The i3-2100 with some random mobo ( since they don't really overclock that much because no K series ) or AMD 960t ( will get decent mobo and overclock it ).
Both options should cost around the same.
I have used this E2140 for 4 years now....
Oh and I use this computer for everything: gaming, surfing, pronz, movies.
EDIT: I would try to salvage most of the stuff from my sig rig ( HDD, PSU, cooling , case etc. )

i3-2100 without doubt. This is coming from an i3-2100 user who does gaming, movie, and folding.
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12/16/11 at 9:04am
Id personally go for the 960t with a good mobo thats supports core unlocking in hopes to unlock the 5th and 6th core. Even if you dont you still got a good processor that is a 95w quad. You should be buying new ddr3 ram in this combo
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post #4 of 55
12/16/11 at 9:39am
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Id personally go for the 960t with a good mobo thats supports core unlocking in hopes to unlock the 5th and 6th core. Even if you dont you still got a good processor that is a 95w quad. You should be buying new ddr3 ram in this combo

More core does not equate to more power. OP made it clear that he/she will not use multi-thread applications. i3-2100 beats 960T for gaming.
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post #5 of 55
12/16/11 at 9:42am
The i3-2100 is brilliant for gaming, hangs with the 6 core Phenom II's in terms of FPS.
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12/16/11 at 9:44am
Go with whichever solution is cheaper overall--you probably won't notice much difference between either.
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12/16/11 at 9:45am
If you plan to use your pc for gaming, then getting a i3 2100 would be better than a 960T. I highly recommend you to get a $100 p67 board so in the future you can always get a i5 2500k or a i5 3500k for additional performance. If you went with AMD route, upgrading from 960T to FX8150 in the future won't help much in terms of gaming, see the links below...

http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/cpu/print/amd-fx-8120-6100-4100.html
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12/16/11 at 9:46am
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More core does not equate to more power. OP made it clear that he/she will not use multi-thread applications. i3-2100 beats 960T for gaming.

Yea but at least hes future proofing which would be good for him considering his last upgrade was mentioned 4 years ago. Also what if he wants to do other things down the road which would require physical cores, then the option will be there with a 960t.

BTW he DIDNT actually say he wouldnt being using multi threaded he just mentioned SOME things hed be using it for, so calm down fan boy
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post #9 of 55
12/16/11 at 9:47am
Here it is, CPU comparison table.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-gaming-cpu,2971-5.html
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Yea but at least hes future proofing which would be good for him considering his last upgrade was mentioned 4 years ago. Also what if he wants to do other things down the road which would require physical cores, then the option will be there with a 960t.

A Bulldozer will not be an upgrade to OP. With i3-2100 OP has i5-2500 or i5-3570 with or without K, both are good upgrade. i3-2100 can run 4 threads you know.
Edited by trumpet-205 - 12/16/11 at 9:49am
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12/16/11 at 9:49am
how bout i3-2100 with a good mobo? say like the P67 Pro3 and in the future upgrade to a quad-core and overclock it?
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