unsure about my cpu

[Brandon Ensor]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/sWDFK8

I know this cpu cant do overclocking but would I get a benefit out of overclocking if I got a different cpu?

Im trying to stay under the 300$

 

[Interocitor2]

Depends on what you do with the PC and the rest of your parts.

 

[mouse24]

You'd also have to get a z87/z97 mobo

 

[laviniuc]

the un overclocked intel i5 cpu-s are good enough in most scenarios. in fact in most cases it's never the cpu holding you back. the most common components holding you back are the hdd-s in fact. in your case you're better off getting a ssd for the os and most common apps instead of doubling your investment on a Z87/97 board and K series cpu. you can even use the money you got an get a better graphics card for example

p.s. get either 2x8 gb ram or 2x4 gb so you get dual channel working. it's not a huge speed difference but it's worth the price difference.

 

[mouse24]

the un overclocked intel i5 cpu-s are good enough in most scenarios. in fact in most cases it's never the cpu holding you back. the most common components holding you back are the hdd-s in fact. in your case you're better off getting a ssd for the os and most common apps instead of doubling your investment on a Z87/97 board and K series cpu. you can even use the money you got an get a better graphics card for example

p.s. get either 2x8 gb ram or 2x4 gb so you get dual channel working. it's not a huge speed difference but it's worth the price difference.

Just as an expansion on this, he means in day to day stuff. For gaming an SSD is no speed increase at all. (except loading times.)

 

[Brandon Ensor]

Thanks guys I will eventually get a second 8gb stick of ram