2500 is still an ok CPU, moderate to light gaming of older titles

yeah, I only play 2 games at most anyways

I'll probably end up getting an i7 3770k and OCing that

im the same though since im just running an i5 6600k and 1060, so just one step above ya

aince they're cheap and fit in my motherboard

what about a 4790k?

@«Hellhound» different socket

I'll have to spend more and get a new mobo

I'm a casual gamer anyways

so no need to spend so much

GPU would prolly be the one higher on your list of priorities lmao

I've heard the 3770k can last pretty long even after OCing anyways, my friend has had one at 4.4ghz for 6 years now

but yeah, solid unit overall for low mid gaming

Iirc 3770k is Solder

solder?

The Integrated Heat Spreader (the metal bit you see that has the information) is soldered to the Die (actual silicon)

oh damn

it isnt

What's your cooler?

If you're planning to OC, get a good cooler for the 3770k

since most likely that TIM (thermal interface material, tldr thermal paste) between the die and IHS might be crusty

My current one is stock for the prebuilt, but I'm ordering a budget cooler that a couple of my friends tested from aliexpress called the snowman t5

since its years old

Snowman is a good cooler

its been making the rounds as a good budget cooler

also

look at this cooler if you still havent ordered

ok

Scythe Fuma 2

Basically a more accessible version of a Noctua NH-D15

And better ram clearance

cool, looks nice too

I'll check it out for the build I'm gonna do later on

depends on your color coordination for your build tho

planning to change mine out since it rests on the glass

also,a its a fatass cooler

yeah, I'll probably end up placing it in a more mid-range build for one of my family members who does editing

Ryzen is a good choice

For production workload