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 Posted: Thu, 26th Apr 2012 23:05 Post subject: My AMD x4 970 Versus i5-2500k |
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I've pushed my 970 up to 4.1Ghz but so far as I can see a i5 seems to for some reason outperform it even at stock.
Anyone can who can tell me how much of a boost I'd get if I switched to an i5 and pushed it to around 4 or 4.5Ghz? 
I'm mostly thinking about games since it's there where it counts the most ( don't do any video editing nor anything else really CPU intensive).
I feel so  just thinking about the money I've wasted buying this chip... T_T
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sausje
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Defo worth it man, the 2500k will last you atleast 3/4 more years before you NEED to replace it.
Without a single tought given, i can give you this advise. I know that 99% here will agree with me 
Proud member of Frustrated Association of International Losers Failing Against the Gifted and Superior (F.A.I.L.F.A.G.S)
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| Posted: Thu, 26th Apr 2012 23:23 Post subject: |
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Yeah,. I was going to buy the i5 when I was upgrading my system but made a booboo along the way. :/
I've heard something about piledriver also being AM3+ (hopefully same socket as well) so I might upgrade to it since I'm not too happy about spending too much money on getting a new mobo and cpu. 
Damnit, why didn't I check that the 970 wasn't just an upgrade from my 940 since they use different sockets (I made a stupid newbie mistake and HAD to upgrade my mobo then).
Damnit, damnit, damnit....
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tonizito
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| Posted: Fri, 27th Apr 2012 01:33 Post subject: |
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| Prefetian wrote: | Yeah,. I was going to buy the i5 when I was upgrading my system but made a booboo along the way. :/
I've heard something about piledriver also being AM3+ (hopefully same socket as well) so I might upgrade to it since I'm not too happy about spending too much money on getting a new mobo and cpu.
Damnit, why didn't I check that the 970 wasn't just an upgrade from my 940 since they use different sockets (I made a stupid newbie mistake and HAD to upgrade my mobo then).
Damnit, damnit, damnit.... |
Gief to toni and buy an a 2500K + Mobo, problem solved!
| boundle (thoughts on cracking AITD) wrote: | | i guess thouth if without a legit key the installation was rolling back we are all fucking then |
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| Posted: Fri, 27th Apr 2012 05:25 Post subject: |
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Put it on sale. I also made a noob mistake and bought a h67 and a locked 2500. I sold them and bought the right parts, a z68 and 2500k.
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Sin317
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| Posted: Fri, 27th Apr 2012 10:55 Post subject: |
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honestly, i take intel over amd anyday.
While in the gpu department, its open game between amd ati and nvidia (imho), when it comes to cpu's , intel is lightyears ahead amd.
Not to mention the overclock capabilities from the intel cpu (dunno how it is with amd tho, enlighten me ^^)
for example my last cpu was a E6320 , stock 1.67ghz dual, runs at 3.5-4.0ghz (depending model) with stock cooler lol.
and my current i920 , 2.67ghz , runs at 3.5ghz stock aswell, np
(i did disable HT tho, since i have no use for it at all and all it does is generate additional heat hehe(
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| Posted: Fri, 27th Apr 2012 12:05 Post subject: |
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| outtanames wrote: | | Put it on sale. I also made a noob mistake and bought a h67 and a locked 2500. I sold them and bought the right parts, a z68 and 2500k. |
I'm not really sure anyone would buy it tho...
I've tried selling parts before for a good price (my GTX285 over a year ago) and not a single person was interested in it and I went as low as 650SEK (roughly 100USD).
So I'm stuck with this til either I get my taxrefund and buy new shit or piledriver hits the market with AMAZING performance. |
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| Posted: Fri, 27th Apr 2012 17:12 Post subject: |
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| garus wrote: | | Prefetian wrote: | | outtanames wrote: | | Put it on sale. I also made a noob mistake and bought a h67 and a locked 2500. I sold them and bought the right parts, a z68 and 2500k. |
I'm not really sure anyone would buy it tho...
I've tried selling parts before for a good price (my GTX285 over a year ago) and not a single person was interested in it and I went as low as 650SEK (roughly 100USD).
So I'm stuck with this til either I get my taxrefund and buy new shit or piledriver hits the market with AMAZING performance. |
Give it to less fortunate |
Back off, I posted first! 
| boundle (thoughts on cracking AITD) wrote: | | i guess thouth if without a legit key the installation was rolling back we are all fucking then |
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| Posted: Fri, 27th Apr 2012 17:31 Post subject: |
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| garus wrote: | | Prefetian wrote: | | outtanames wrote: | | Put it on sale. I also made a noob mistake and bought a h67 and a locked 2500. I sold them and bought the right parts, a z68 and 2500k. |
I'm not really sure anyone would buy it tho...
I've tried selling parts before for a good price (my GTX285 over a year ago) and not a single person was interested in it and I went as low as 650SEK (roughly 100USD).
So I'm stuck with this til either I get my taxrefund and buy new shit or piledriver hits the market with AMAZING performance. |
Give it to less fortunate |
My mom got it cause her 8600 broke...
But yeah, I wouldn't hesitate to give it away since I've done it before with periphials and stuff. |
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| Posted: Sun, 29th Apr 2012 12:06 Post subject: Re: My AMD x4 970 Versus i5-2500k |
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