I opted for this i5 because I didn't think the gains I would get from overclocking a 2500k would be worth the price difference. It's comfortably handled my set-up (MSI 77A-G43 motherboard, 8GB DDR3, GTX 550 Ti 1GB graphics card) for a combination of gaming and multi-tasking. It copes with video editing absolutely fine too.
The new IvyBridge processors are coming out (if they aren't already) and you might find yourself able to pick up a bargain on a SandyBridge processor. For a solid, lasting quad-core processor, you could do worse than this.
| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 10.01 x 10.01 x 5.99 cm; 498.95 Grams |
| Item model number | BX80623I52320 |
| Manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| Processor Type | Core i5 |
| Processor Speed | 3 GHz |
| Processor Socket | LGA 1155 |
| Processor Count | 4 |
| Wattage | 95 watts |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Item Weight | 499 g |
