Which would be more preferable?

[michaellimbong]

Would you recommend a haswell for mid to casual level gaming? Is it worth the wait if i'm coupling haswell with discrete gfx? Or the IGP is okay? Is IB a better option? Personally, the game that i play will just be PES2013 and some other pc games.

 

[yasserBasha]

For this level of gaming, i3 (SB) will be perfect

 

[jokyteddy]

The major upgrade for haswell is a stronger integrated graphics processor and uses a lot less power. I would say get an ivy bridge i5 instead of waiting for haswell if you're using a discrete gfx card.

 

[michaellimbong]

How about if i remove the discrete gfx and just game with the IGP? Will it still be okay is i use an IB or i must use haswell. Note that in my country the i3-2xx5 or the i3-3xx5 is not available.

 

[yasserBasha]

where r u from ?
What is your budget range ?

 

[jokyteddy]

Intel HD4000 is good enough for PES 2013, but I would wait for haswell CPUs if you're planning on using integrated graphics only. Don't get an i3 if you're using integrated graphics only, get at least an i5

 

[michaellimbong]

My budget is about IDR 6,000,000,which is about the equivalent of $625 USD. I'm living in indonesia. i5 is way too expensive, but it would be nice if i can do it for only $625.

 

[yasserBasha]

well ... you should consider AMD a10-5800k or a8-3870k, They have a POWERFUL integrated graphics and with 4GB of RAM you'll have a strong machine for games you mentioned.

 

[michaellimbong]

I'd love to have an AMD, but i want an Intel, no matter what. i3s are pretty demanding actually. My second option would be a discrete gfx. But lets focus on IGP. My choice would be IB or Haswell. If you think a cheap mobo and 4GB RAM with Intel IGP will do PES2013 or even PES2014, i'd love to hear so.

 

[yasserBasha]

Being in Indonesia makes it difficult for me to help you come up with a build within you budget , so whatever suits you the best go for it.

BEST LUCK

 

[michaellimbong]

Thanks. I'll just wait for official Haswell release and see the price tag 😀.