Q6600 to I5 2xxx Series, Worth it?

Hi

Would it be worth upgrading my current setup with an i5 2xxx series CPU be worth it?

Obviously I would also need a fairly decent MOBO and DDR3 RAM aswell if it was, so if you could also suggest some not too expensive options in that area aswell I would be very greatful. :)

Thanks.

WIth Ivy Bridge coming so soon I think you should wait and see what it offers.

Hi

Would it be worth upgrading my current setup with an i5 2xxx series CPU be worth it?

Obviously I would also need a fairly decent MOBO and DDR3 RAM aswell if it was, so if you could also suggest some not too expensive options in that area aswell I would be very greatful. :)

Thanks.

PcGamingRig

Only some games, like BF3 64 maps, or WoW maxed will see the difference. You should be able to run most games on high/max still with Q6600. I too was thinking of upgrading to i2500k this year, its a great CPU, but then I realised I don't really need to so I can wait more. With Ivy bridge just being the "tock" version, I am waiting on Haswell series next year. And I don't really see the Q6600 holding me back much till next year.

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Hi

Would it be worth upgrading my current setup with an i5 2xxx series CPU be worth it?

Obviously I would also need a fairly decent MOBO and DDR3 RAM aswell if it was, so if you could also suggest some not too expensive options in that area aswell I would be very greatful. :)

Thanks.

C_Rule

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Hi

Would it be worth upgrading my current setup with an i5 2xxx series CPU be worth it?

Obviously I would also need a fairly decent MOBO and DDR3 RAM aswell if it was, so if you could also suggest some not too expensive options in that area aswell I would be very greatful. :)

Thanks.

C_Rule

Yes it worth it deffinately. Wut everyone else said. ^^

It's definitely worth it I'd say, but you might be better waiting for Ivy Bridge.

Going off early reviews Ivy Bridge is nothing to get excited about. And damn, I can't see temps getting any better, than the ES chips that have been tested.C_Rule

I upgraded from Q6600 in January ( here's my thread ).

Definately worth it :D :P

i went from an e7300 @ 3ghz to a 2500k @ 4.6 and the difference in games is massive. Its actually a greater difference then some graphics card updates ive had in the past. ie from a gtx 260 to 460. its especially noticeable in games like shogun 2, where i was able to go from medium/high to maxing everything (worth maxing) with no change in graphics card. and skyrim went from fairly playable, to perfectly smooth maxxed with alot of graphical mods and high res textures etc.

I personally wouldn't wait for Ivy Bridge.

[QUOTE="C_Rule"]Going off early reviews Ivy Bridge is nothing to get excited about. And damn, I can't see temps getting any better, than the ES chips that have been tested.RayvinAzn

I think it's just a question of whether you think it's worth the money. I can't imagine you'd regret the upgrade (the i5 is a hell of a chip for the money), but if you're still happy with your Q6600 you could alway spend that money elsewhere and/or wait to see how Piledriver and Haswell turn out.

Yes i went from a q6600 to a i5 2500k. It was a fairly good improvement in my fps

i went from an e7300 @ 3ghz to a 2500k @ 4.6 and the difference in games is massive. Its actually a greater difference then some graphics card updates ive had in the past. ie from a gtx 260 to 460. its especially noticeable in games like shogun 2, where i was able to go from medium/high to maxing everything (worth maxing) with no change in graphics card. and skyrim went from fairly playable, to perfectly smooth maxxed with alot of graphical mods and high res textures etc.

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