CPU/Mobo Suggestion for CPU + Board

divyesh2129

divyesh2129

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Hey guys
Need suggestion for Motherboard + CPU
Budget 17k to 18k
I was looking to buy Intel G 3258 is it worth buying ???
Board format should be mini itx if possible or mAtx will do
Planing to buy Corsair 250D Cabinet

Thanks in advance
 
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the g3258 will oc on any compatible chipset (h81, b85, h97 etc.) because it's not part of the k-series (and as such it doesn't need a z board to oc)
be sure to budget for a decent cooler like the cm hyper 212.
 
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I too am trying to upgrade processor, motherboard, ram. I have Intel e5200 setup. My budget for all 3 is 10-12K.

This G3258 seems to be quite a overclockable proccy, 4.2ghz on stock fan and 4.5ghz on third party coolers. Would it be enough for medium setting gaming with gtx 750 with decent mobo and 8gb ram?
 
@divyesh2129 & @Crossx
while the g3258 is a good overclocker, it's still a chip that's at the bottom of the performance barrel.
the overclocking brings it up to a core i3's level of performance.
overall, i would recommend you both go straight for the i3 as the lower price of the g3258 is offset by the need for a decent cpu cooler (and a decent psu since you're overclocking)
 
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