Assist in choosing any of the cpus below

static compiler

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Ok, i'm gonna build my friends new pc.now i've some options....
1.core i5_750
2.core i5 2500k
3.phenom 2 x4 955 be
4.phenom 2 x4 965
Which one should i go for?this pc will only be used in gaming gaming and gaming.nothing else.again if you can make another think clear.which is better?i5 750 or x4 955 be?
 

wr6133

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i5 2500k 1st choice no doubt unless buying it means you can't afford a GPU

The other 3 are a bit murkier. At stock speeds the i5 750 will lead on the Phenoms slightly however clocked to 980BE speeds the Phenoms will trade blows

see here
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/109?vs=362

Clocked higher they may draw a lead in some things. Between the i5 750 and the 965BE I think i would take the 965BE but it depends on the pricing performance is close enough that buying the cheapest of the 3 is the best option.
 

Purple Pizza

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I know this is not on your list but if you are not going to overclock then buying a i5 2500 would be a good option save some money on CPU and mobo, put it into GPU, RAM or maybe an SSD as they are more than affordable at them moment
 

static compiler

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Hm then i'm gonna buy 2500k .cause there's quite a large gap between it and the others.definitely pricing isn't a problem.he is buying gigabyte gtx560 overclocked edition with 2 fan copper heatsink...so it'll be better to buy 2500k.