Guest bifnewman Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 Hey guys, Thought I'd start this thread for the people who are into building desktops. i5 2500k vs i7 2600k? If I were building a Sandy Bridge rig, I'd try to spring for the 2600k if possible because I'm an enthusiast at heart , and I don't really want to give up the hyper threading. Both seem like great processors though. It's not like Intel to give us unlocked multipliers at a price like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder StamatisX Posted July 9, 2011 Founder Share Posted July 9, 2011 I would go for the 2600K as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 I did go for the 2600, but I'll be upgrading again soon enough anyway, the original plan was to wait for X79, but then my old rig started to struggle... so meh. Anyone want a cheap 2600k in around 6-8 months? I promise it's never been overclocked (past 5.4ghz ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bifnewman Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 will the x79 be that much better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 We'll see I guess..... From what I've heard (tri-gate transistors or some such babble) It could be 30-40% faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
na1nsxr Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 2600K is a good value but I have always suggested 2500K instead due to pricing, which makes it an insane value. I've also run my i7's since 920 with HT off. Here in socal we have 2500K's for $160 at brick and mortar, which makes 2600K, as good a value as it is, seem unattractive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moz Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 There is no difference in game between 2500k and 2600k, just in professionnal application and video editing for example.Keep your money ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unreal25 Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Yeah he's gonna totally use this advice.... 1.5 year after he posted the question. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgogeta4 Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Is there a way to archive posts that haven't been commented on for over 6 months or a year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmckart Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 I had a great experience with the i5 3570K but I am not aware of the current price difference. In terms of gaming I heard that the hyper-threading on the i7 really doesn't make a difference and or actually degrades gaming performance. Of course your the budget master lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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