Upgrade i7 2600 to i5 4690k ?

[yamas85]

Hi.

Im about to buy a new gaming rig, since i wanna move on from my Alienware x51 (early 2012).
I'm wondering if i could save some money reusing my old cpu (the i7 2600).

My eyes are currently set for the i5 4690k, but....
Is it worth going for the 4690k or can i stay with the i7?

All the other components im buying from new.

Thanks in advance.

 

[tonnycassidy25]

you'll need to upgrade ur motherboard too because i7 2600 is on lga 1155 socket while i5 4690k 1150 socket,you can still upgrade to i7 3770k with your old motherboard

 

[LucoTF]

Hi.

Im about to buy a new gaming rig, since i wanna move on from my Alienware x51 (early 2012).
I'm wondering if i could save some money reusing my old cpu (the i7 2600).

My eyes are currently set for the i5 4690k, but....
Is it worth going for the 4690k or can i stay with the i7?

All the other components im buying from new.

Thanks in advance.

The i7-2600 is still a rock solid gaming CPU, no harm in reusing it but you'll have to invest in an older motherboard that will take it.