I currently have an Intel i5-6500 and I'm considering an upgrade to an Intel i7-6700. I'm curious if this upgrade will provide a significant performance boost, especially for more demanding and modern games. Are there any potential compatibility issues I should be aware of, such as needing BIOS updates or concerns about bottlenecks?
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Honestly, it might be time to consider saving for a whole new build. I went from an i5-6500 to a Ryzen 5 2600 several years ago, and the difference was huge! Plus, you can find some great prebuilt options if you look around.
Honestly, switching to the i7-6700 might not be worth it unless you're finding a sweet deal—like under $20. The performance gains for gaming aren't dramatic, so you might want to think about how much you're willing to spend for a slight bump in capability.
If you're looking for a real upgrade that will help with modern gaming and future-proofing, I'd suggest looking into a more current CPU and motherboard combo instead. The i7-6700 is just a modest upgrade for CPU-heavy tasks and could be limiting if you're into serious gaming.
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