What processor to get?

Hello there. So, basically, this is my PC: asus radeon HD 6870, 4gb ddr3 ram, intel quad core q8300 2.5Ghz, windows 7 64bit. The game I primarily play and pretty much the only game I will play on my PC in the forseeable future is Guild Wars 2. Now, GW2 runs pretty much like **** At the lowest settings I get around 25 FPS in WvW and when battles get big the FPS is comparable to a powerpoint presentation.

I think the obvious choice of what to upgrade is the processor. Now, which processor do you guys think is good enough to make the game run at atleast 30FPS without ever dropping, and without it being too expensive?

Thanks.

3570k

3570k

GTR12

Whats the difference between a 3570 and a 3570k?

[QUOTE="GTR12"]

3570k

svenus97

Whats the difference between a 3570 and a 3570k?

[QUOTE="svenus97"]

[QUOTE="GTR12"]

3570k

2ndWonder

Whats the difference between a 3570 and a 3570k?

They have neglected to say that i5 3570k won't be working on your socket. You will need to get a new mobo.dramaybaz

[QUOTE="dramaybaz"]They have neglected to say that i5 3570k won't be working on your socket. You will need to get a new mobo.svenus97

[QUOTE="dramaybaz"]They have neglected to say that i5 3570k won't be working on your socket. You will need to get a new mobo.svenus97

[QUOTE="svenus97"][QUOTE="dramaybaz"]They have neglected to say that i5 3570k won't be working on your socket. You will need to get a new mobo.ferret-gamer

[QUOTE="ferret-gamer"][QUOTE="svenus97"] Will an i5 3570 work?svenus97

Do you plan to overclock? and budget? also do you live near a microcenter?

You'll probably need ram too.

You'll probably need ram too.

GummiRaccoon

[QUOTE="GTR12"]

3570k

svenus97

Whats the difference between a 3570 and a 3570k?

[QUOTE="svenus97"]

[QUOTE="GTR12"]

3570k

AmazonTreeBoa

Whats the difference between a 3570 and a 3570k?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157293 Mobo

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116504 CPU (you can get the non K version for $10 less.)

I use both, they are amazing! Just don't OC before getting the right kind of cooling.

[QUOTE="GummiRaccoon"]

You'll probably need ram too.

clyde46

[QUOTE="AmazonTreeBoa"][QUOTE="svenus97"]

Whats the difference between a 3570 and a 3570k?

C_Rule

[QUOTE="AmazonTreeBoa"][QUOTE="svenus97"]

Whats the difference between a 3570 and a 3570k?

C_Rule

[QUOTE="svenus97"]

[QUOTE="GTR12"]

3570k

AmazonTreeBoa

Whats the difference between a 3570 and a 3570k?

security features?

[QUOTE="AmazonTreeBoa"][QUOTE="svenus97"]

Whats the difference between a 3570 and a 3570k?

lostrib

security features?

Yeah lol, what security features does the regular 3570 or 3770 have that, that the k series doesn't? its the same chip with an unlocked multiplier.

Just to check, would these do? It's in Croatian, but I think you'll understand.

Processor

Motherboard

RAM

[QUOTE="AmazonTreeBoa"][QUOTE="C_Rule"] Do you actually use the features the 3770 has over the 3770K?C_Rule

Trusted execution is spyware.

vpro is meh

vt-d is ok

Just to check, would these do? It's in Croatian, but I think you'll understand.

Processor

Motherboard

RAM

svenus97

Those are fine, but thats a non-k chip, so no overclocking.

Thank you all for your posts, I just have a couple of questions more.

When I get this, for how long will it last, meaning can I go a couple of years before another upgrade?

Is it possible for me to install these things myself, is it complicated, is there a chance I might break something?

Is this all I need? Is there a chance I might also need to upgrade something else, like if the housing is too small. Meaning I get the RAM the Motherboard and the Processor.

OK, so I've found that my mobo is 12inch x 8.2 inch while the one I want is 12inch x 9.6inch, could this be a problem?

Fellow Croat? I'm Croatian too. Anyways...

Ram- http://www.links.hr/?naziv=memorija-pc-12800-8-gb-g-skill-sniper-series-f3-12800cl9d-8gbsr-1-5-v-ddr3-1600mhz-kit-2x4gb&option=artikl&id_kategorija=05121009&id_artikl=051.210.172

CPU- http://www.adm.hr/product_info.php?products_id=11435

Mobo- http://www.links.hr/artikl-050.306.839 Then, in a year or 2 upgrade your GPU. Also, what is your power supply and case?

EDIT: At ADM.hr you have the same MOBO= http://www.adm.hr/product_info.php?products_id=11401

So I've been looking at some guides and it says that you should apply some thermal paste on your new cpu after installing it, is this really necessary?

So I've been looking at some guides and it says that you should apply some thermal paste on your new cpu after installing it, is this really necessary?

svenus97

[QUOTE="svenus97"]

So I've been looking at some guides and it says that you should apply some thermal paste on your new cpu after installing it, is this really necessary?

Elann2008

[QUOTE="Elann2008"][QUOTE="svenus97"]

So I've been looking at some guides and it says that you should apply some thermal paste on your new cpu after installing it, is this really necessary?

horgen123

Does the paste come with the CPU or do I have to get it separetely?

Does the paste come with the CPU or do I have to get it separetely?

svenus97

Does the paste come with the CPU or do I have to get it separetely?

svenus97

there is already thermal paste on the bottom of the heatsink fan, so no need to do anything else.  I have the 3770k but i havent overclocked it, its a beast the way it is.  Also cleaning the old thermal paste off is a pain in the arse, if you don't have cleaning solution.  

there is already thermal paste on the bottom of the heatsink fan, so no need to do anything else.  I have the 3770k but i havent overclocked it, its a beast the way it is.  Also cleaning the old thermal paste off is a pain in the arse, if you don't have cleaning solution.  

blaznwiipspman1

[QUOTE="svenus97"]

Does the paste come with the CPU or do I have to get it separetely?

homeboylizard

[QUOTE="blaznwiipspman1"]

there is already thermal paste on the bottom of the heatsink fan, so no need to do anything else.  I have the 3770k but i havent overclocked it, its a beast the way it is.  Also cleaning the old thermal paste off is a pain in the arse, if you don't have cleaning solution.  

kraken2109

Without any residue left? That is impossible, thermal paste is very thick so a proper clean up job can take upwards of 10 minutes with the cleaning solution...ie cleaning both the cpu AND the bottom of heatsink.  Without cleaning solution, and the purifier it can take a much longer time.  Also the longer youve had the thermal paste on the cpu, I find the longer it takes to clean off.  

10 minutes? Rubbish. What cleaning solution are you using? Mayonaise? Rubbing alcohol will take it all off in seconds. Just get the 99% lanolin free and youre good to go.

10 minutes? Rubbish. What cleaning solution are you using? Mayonaise? Rubbing alcohol will take it all off in seconds. Just get the 99% lanolin free and youre good to go.

awptical

I use the arctic silver 5 cleaning kit with the purifier.  I follow the manufacturers recommended steps, since the cpu isnt something I want to mess up, especially an expensive one like the i7.

[QUOTE="awptical"]

10 minutes? Rubbish. What cleaning solution are you using? Mayonaise? Rubbing alcohol will take it all off in seconds. Just get the 99% lanolin free and youre good to go.

blaznwiipspman1

I use the arctic silver 5 cleaning kit with the purifier.  I follow the manufacturers recommended steps, since the cpu isnt something I want to mess up, especially an expensive one like the i7.

[QUOTE="kraken2109"][QUOTE="blaznwiipspman1"]

there is already thermal paste on the bottom of the heatsink fan, so no need to do anything else.  I have the 3770k but i havent overclocked it, its a beast the way it is.  Also cleaning the old thermal paste off is a pain in the arse, if you don't have cleaning solution.  

blaznwiipspman1

Without any residue left? That is impossible, thermal paste is very thick so a proper clean up job can take upwards of 10 minutes with the cleaning solution...ie cleaning both the cpu AND the bottom of heatsink.  Without cleaning solution, and the purifier it can take a much longer time.  Also the longer youve had the thermal paste on the cpu, I find the longer it takes to clean off.  

[QUOTE="awptical"]

10 minutes? Rubbish. What cleaning solution are you using? Mayonaise? Rubbing alcohol will take it all off in seconds. Just get the 99% lanolin free and youre good to go.

blaznwiipspman1

I use the arctic silver 5 cleaning kit with the purifier.  I follow the manufacturers recommended steps, since the cpu isnt something I want to mess up, especially an expensive one like the i7.

 Eh, not really that important, rubbing alcohol or acetone work perfectly fine