03-08-2013, 01:01 AM
Quote:Will an I3 cut it?
Depending on the game, most likely yes. A couple of issues though...I don't know your motherboard but if it is an H61 chipset, everything is locked, even if you buy an i5-2500k! (I hate Intel for doing this stuff!) Z77 and one other chipset (can't remember exact name) support overclocking.
The SB/IB i3 and non-K i5 is locked for overclocking no matter what chipset you use. So, if you are on a budget and already have a reliable motherboard you may as well go with a upper level i3 since the i5's are out of your budget range.
OS: Linux Mint 17.2 64 bit (occasional Antergos/Arch user)
(I am no longer a Windows user)
CPU: Intel Pentium G3258
GPU: Nvidia GTX 650 Ti
(I am no longer a Windows user)
CPU: Intel Pentium G3258
GPU: Nvidia GTX 650 Ti