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Poll Results: Your pick for a value-minded Intel chip?

Poll expired: Nov 30, 2012  
  • 59% (560)
    intel® Core™ i7-3770K
  • 40% (383)
    Intel® Core™ i7 2600K
943 Total Votes  
post #51 of 138
I agree with some others on here. 2500K should definitely be an option on here. For the price and what you get with it's OC capabilities, the 2500K ranks as best value imho.
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post #52 of 138
I would vote i5 if were on the list

sicne it is not, I hall vote

intel® Core™ i7-3770K
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post #53 of 138
2600k... Ol' Faithful thumb.gif
post #54 of 138
Needs the 2500k, but barring that i vote for the 2600k
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post #55 of 138
Since when are i7-s a value-minded? Am I missing something?
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post #56 of 138
Quote:
Originally Posted by derickwm View Post

In terms of value, I believe SB is a better choice than IB. The small performance increase isn't worth the extra $$$ imo. If you're buying new the prices aren't too different but you can pick up a used 2500k for super cheap these days and this is the "Value" poll wink.gif

I second this. I do not own the chip but have built 2 other systems for friends around this chip and overclocked them with ease. They are both very happy with them.
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post #57 of 138
I would say the 2500k.
post #58 of 138
Value category, and there's no i5? My i5-2500k is the best tech buy decision I've made.
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post #59 of 138
I agree that the 2500k really needs to be on here. Great performance and a very good price
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post #60 of 138
I would have voted 3570K as it's better value for gamers, IMO. But I picked the 3770K. smile.gif
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