Hey all,
I just upgraded from a quad-core AMD 4.2 ghz, which was a couple years old, to an Intel 6th Gen i5 6500. I've never gone with Intel before, but the dude at Microcenter said this would be WAY faster than my AMD even though it's only a 3.5 ghz (better technology and all). I also went with the Z170-AR ASUS MB and some new DDR4 memory that works well with that MB and chipset. I've always built my own computers, but haven't really kept up with technology. Will the 6500 be good enough for gaming and what not or should I return it and get the 6600k or something? There's a 30 day warranty, but I'm not sure if that's a wise idea, or is even an acceptable thing to be doing. Thanks!
I just upgraded from a quad-core AMD 4.2 ghz, which was a couple years old, to an Intel 6th Gen i5 6500. I've never gone with Intel before, but the dude at Microcenter said this would be WAY faster than my AMD even though it's only a 3.5 ghz (better technology and all). I also went with the Z170-AR ASUS MB and some new DDR4 memory that works well with that MB and chipset. I've always built my own computers, but haven't really kept up with technology. Will the 6500 be good enough for gaming and what not or should I return it and get the 6600k or something? There's a 30 day warranty, but I'm not sure if that's a wise idea, or is even an acceptable thing to be doing. Thanks!
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