i5 2500K + GPU?

[Stuneree]

Hey everyone,

I'm going to be upgrading my 5800K APU (don't ask, lol, was just convenient) to a 2500K i5 that I'm getting for a pretty decent deal, even though it's pretty aged now.

If I recall, this CPU was originally one of the top end ones for a lot of enthusiasts, and especially OCers, in 2012/2013 area?

Given that, I'll be adding a cooler to it and going for overclocking (it'll be coming with compatible Mobo).

My question is: is this CPU a bit too old for new GPUs? This may sound like a stupid question, but I'm not sure. There's a nice chance that the money I'd be saving grabbing this instead of a newer one would go towards a GTX 980. The problem is I'm unsure as to whether or not this CPU would be able to handle a 980 (or maybe 980ti). As far as I'm aware, a common OC for this CPU is 4.5, so I'd likely aim for that. But I'm also not sure how much overclocking means when it comes to being outdated.

Any advice is appreciated, thanks.

(Also, I'll be getting this CPU and the mobo for ~$200)

 

[CreativeBlitz]

It will be just fine, I run a stock 2600K with a stock gtx 780. I can play all my games maxed out with 1080p

 

[KKAW]

Hey everyone,

I'm going to be upgrading my 5800K APU (don't ask, lol, was just convenient) to a 2500K i5 that I'm getting for a pretty decent deal, even though it's pretty aged now.

If I recall, this CPU was originally one of the top end ones for a lot of enthusiasts, and especially OCers, in 2012/2013 area?

Given that, I'll be adding a cooler to it and going for overclocking (it'll be coming with compatible Mobo).

My question is: is this CPU a bit too old for new GPUs? This may sound like a stupid question, but I'm not sure. There's a nice chance that the money I'd be saving grabbing this instead of a newer one would go towards a GTX 980. The problem is I'm unsure as to whether or not this CPU would be able to handle a 980 (or maybe 980ti). As far as I'm aware, a common OC for this CPU is 4.5, so I'd likely aim for that. But I'm also not sure how much overclocking means when it comes to being outdated.

Any advice is appreciated, thanks.

(Also, I'll be getting this CPU and the mobo for ~$200)

Not exactly top end but it's a great CPU to overclock, make sure the previous owner didn't overclock too much because if he had high temps or unsafe voltages the lifespan may have been affected.

The CPU is not at all old for new GPU's. However i would not recommend getting anything above a GTX 980 or R9 390X because it may slightly bottleneck.

 

[Stuneree]

Perfect, thanks for the responses.

In that case, I'll definitely grab a 980 with it in a while. Appreciated, all