2500k vs 2600k

[Guest]

So I'm building a pc, and am stuck between the two. The computer will be used for high end games and general use. (also render video every now and then) if I get the i7, I could get the 6970, and if I get the I5 I could get the gtx 580 (same final price). Which option would be best in regards to the present and future? They both are quad core so I am sure they can handle multiple programs well. Also, would there be a huge decrease in performance WHILE RECORDING With fraps if I were to get the i5, since it doesn't have hyper threading apperantly

 

[rolli59]

The I5 for gaming if that is the main use it equals the I7. The I7 has hyper threading and can run 8 threads simultaneously which can be beneficial for rendering, so how important is that? I do not know how much of a difference but if you are doing it on professional level then I would say I7.

 

[Guest]

It's really not that important, as it is just for a few YouTube videos and I could wait an extra few seconds, but what about general multitasking? Would the i7 only win in benchmarking and encoding/rendering?

 

[jrwizbang]

Go with the i5 and the gtx580. You won't regret it.
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/292?vs=305
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/288?vs=287

The i7 does better with rendering, and the in some games, but it's not worth the extra $100, which you could spend on the 580. The i5/580 combo will deliver better performance than the i7/6970 combo.

 

[rolli59]

Definitely go with the I5 combo!

 

[jrwizbang]

Yeah. If I were you, I'd get the 2500k/gtx 580 and not look back XD

 

[Guest]

Thanks guys I'm definitely going with the i5

 

[jrwizbang]

No problem. You will not regret it. Now you just need some sick led's and cold cathodes for you pc!

 

[Guest]

OH i forgot, what psu would you reccomend for a 580, a 2500k, an sad as a boot drive and a 1 tb storage hdd? I ordered a cougar sx850 for 79.99 but I entered wrong billing info so I didn't get it so any recommendations?

 

[jrwizbang]

If you don't mind spending a bit extra http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817121076

 

[jrwizbang]

A bi cheaper http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817152043

 

[rolli59]

Still cheaper and more than enough for a single card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371049

 

[Guest]

Thx for the help guys
Was a real bummer not getting the sx850, original price is 199.99

 

[jrwizbang]

Yeah. But, the one that rolli59 suggested is great. any of these are. It's just a matter of price. It's your choice!