Don't upgrade, u already have 1155 cores and most games only use 1 or 2 :s

>>55259208
Upgrade to an i7 3770/2600, or 2600k/3770k if you really need an upgrade.

I7 3770 should be on par with an i5 6600 iirc, and i7 2600 between the i5 6400 and 6500

i have a pentium g3258 at 4.3 and its doing as well as my old 1100t six core.

>>55259637
That's because you're getting almost triple the ipc with a third as many cores

>>55259208

did you try overclocking it?

>>55259686
I can't it's not a K model, also I tried and it's not worth it I'd only gain at most .4 ghz of spped according to whay I read.

>>55259977
0.4ghz isn't worth it?

>>55259977
that puts you at like almost 4ghz doesnt it?

Thats gotta mean something if you use x264 or render stuff.

>>55260174
It'll be like 5-10% better than stock.

What's your motherboard? Multiplier Overclockable (Z77)? Stick with LGA1155.

Otherwise, make the jump.

>>55260726
so just like most normal overclocks?

>>55260743
Mobo is b75.

>>55260760
Yep

I'm glad this thread came up I just bought a custom PC that has an lga1155. And was wondering the exact same question I know I'm probably going to swap out the processor and upgrading the video card

>>55259208
Any particular reason you feel that you need to upgrade?

Just get an i7 if you can. A bit more expensive but it will give longetivity to your computer. The 4 hyper-threads will really help 5-10 years from now.

>>55261070
I feel the 3450 it's getting old. Also mobo it's giving me problems, I've had to reset bios 4 times this month only.

>>55261070
Another reason to upgrade is my question, does the newest processors bring something newer into the table? or just reduced energy consumption and higher speeds?