Windows 10: 3 Questions about the i5 Processor for Gaming

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One problem you *Might* find with some I5's is that ECC isn't supported -- this could be a problem if you decide to "Cannabilize" some server parts for creating gaming rigs. (Micro servers have great small footprints and robust enterprise strength components so if you can physically get your graphics card into one these make a good rig and occupy very little space -- also built for 24 hr operation too. !!)

A great good performing CPU if you can find them is Xeon E3-1230V2 -- ECC no problem and 4 cores. It's slot compatible with some I5's and a lot better performer. You can find them from time to time but usually supplies are snapped up pretty quick as this CPU was really great value for money from INTEL.

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jimbo

 

They may be more affordable but they're prone to defects.

 

Guys, I finally got my list of parts to build my gaming desktop. Below is a link to my build. I need your opinions as to what parts I can swap out to reduce costs further. Let me know. Appreciate it.

Intel Core i5-6600K, MSI GeForce GTX 970, Cooler Master HAF 912 USB3.0 - My Custom Build - xlooks Saved Part List - PCPartPicker

 

Looks good to me and I wouldn't change a thing.

 

Gonna be a nice system.......good choices all.....

Now, you better hit the submit payment button before you do change your mind.........

 

+1.. time to pull that trigger.

 

What defects ? Something like Skylake "bendgate" or microcode errors ? Pentium 4 FPU errors ?
I used AMD processors since '90s and never lost one even after maximum OC and 24/7 run.
Processor dependability is not big concern any more, you'd have to make huge mistake to damage any nowadays.

 

What are you talking about? Skylake bendgate? Pentium 4 errors? We're about AMD not Intel. Read the previous post again. Again I'm taking about AMD not Intel

 

OK, tel me about AMD "defects" !!!

 

I've talked to a few people who told me their bad experiences with AMD chips. They urged me to buy them.

 

That's no proof of anything, I used both ever since they were made first, my first computer was i8084 back in early '80s when only Intel existed. Others were based on Zilog and Motorola chips. There was good and bad sides to all of them. Listening to rumors can bring only misunderstanding. Spreading them without any knowledge doesn't help anybody.

 

I agree.. AMD makes some great processors and I use one now and have for some time. Later on this year I might upgrade my A8-6600K to the A10-7890K. It matches up very well with the I5-6600K

Intel Core i5 6600K vs AMD A10 7850K
That's a model lower but it should give you a good idea on how they match up. Bottom line, there are lots of Intel fans that will put down AMD at every chance., If you want to save then look into and A10.

 

Right, all AMD is falling behind from comparable Intel processors is at single threaded applications/games and there's less and less of them.
If you want value, go to AMD, only top Intel processors are in the class by itself. On the other hand, Zen is coming and I'm waiting for it to think about upgrade. For now, my FX 6350 @4.8 GHz is doing even more than I actually need. Very little visible difference from my older Phenom II x4 965Be @4.3 GHz.

 

Theyre not rumors. The guys who told me this manage computer stores. I doubt they're wasting their business time creating a conspiracy to bring down AMD.

I'm not a fan of either Intel or AMD. There's lots of frustrated AMD owners who hate the truth.

 

And so are many with Intel, me for instance. My pet peeve with Intel, locked processors, I love OC. Expensive, just because they can. Changing sockets for every new processor family. Lousy sockets with bad solution for pins that can bend when you look at them wrong way necessitating MB change, if I had a penny for every time I heard and seen ruined MB because of a slight error mounting CPU, I would be millionaire. Only some processors can support full PCIe multi GPU configuration at x16, CF or SLI. IGPUs not up to par with APUs. Want me to continue ?
There's a lot of hell in Intel paradise.