need your opinions on cpu

I'm building a new rig would really like some of your thoughts.


so the cpu's that im thinking about are........

Intel Core i7-960 Bloomfield 3.2GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80601960

Series: Core i7
L2 Cache: 4 x 256KB
L3 Cache: 8MB
Manufacturing Tech: 45 nm


Intel Core i7-2600K Sandy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I72600K

Series: Core i7
L2 Cache: 4 x 256KB
L3 Cache: 8MB
Manufacturing Tech: 32 nm


here is a comparison of the two cpu's they didnt have the I7 960 so i used the 970 just to see the difference.

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/157?vs=287

then there isthe I5 2500k that is almost $100 dollars cheaperbut compares really well with the I7 2600kthis is the I5 2500k and the I7 970


http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/157?vs=288

then the I5 2500k and the I7 2600k


http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/287?vs=288

so i would like to here what you all think. Thank You!

I would get the I5 . Proven CPU and save a few bucks

I would say go with the Sandy bridge K series.
If you have a budget, I would also go with the 2500K to afford an aftermarket heat sink, a good P67 motherboard, & better GPU but, If you have the cash to spend & want the best, the 2600K is it.
The 2600K has multi-threading, 2 more Mb L3 cache, & is better in benchmarking but, every forum Ive read says for gaming, the 2500K is the best bang for your buck.
I did alot of comparing & decided on the 2500K for myself & have had no problems with it. I did have it overclocked to 4.5GHz (with some voltage increase) for a short time but, it had very little affect on gaming compared to 4.2GHz (stock voltage), which is where I have it now.
I also have some 3DMark11, Vantage, & Heaven DX11 benchmarks of my own in these forums with my old Q9450 & my new 2500K, both with the GTX570 GPU.

Nimmer turned me on to this website in which I recieved 5 pages of replies to a question I had about re-using my old motherboard. These guys are a wealth of information. But, I will warn you they are partial to ATI vid cards.
http://www.semiaccurate.com/forums/

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But, I will warn you they are partial to ATI vid cards.
http://www.semiaccurate.com/forums/

Nothing wrong with that

Didn't say there was, Yonni.
Just a heads up as BigTime mentioned he is running the GTX570 GPU.

To be honest I love my i7 950, i'm not much into overclocking but i was able to get mine to 4 ghz stable and run prime 95 for 6 hrs and never got over 56.5 degrees cel. on a Asus Rampage 3 Fromula, of course i have an after market cpu cooler from Noctua, just my two cents.

Wow, I read your post in that link & those guys can get confusing

Ive always used NVidia with Intel but, If I were to ever build an AMD system, I would probably try out ATI.

NOW LETS NOT TURN THIS THREAD INTO A GPU DISCUSSION LIKE THEY DID TO L2'S POST IN THAT LINK!!

Thank you for your input, i have alot of faith in your guys opinion and knowledge of putting up a pc.


So ounce again Thank You for your opinions you guys are the best!