I'm looking to upgrade the CPU in a system I found for a friend. It currently has an Intel i5 7400 and I'm considering whether it's worth swapping it out. I got a sweet deal on this office setup for 80 euros that comes with a GTX 960, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and 1.2TB of storage. I plan to sell the GTX 960 and replace it with a RX 5700 XT for an extra 140 euros. Given my theoretical budget, what would be a suitable upgrade option for the CPU? I'm more accustomed to building AMD systems, so I need some guidance on Intel upgrades.
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Honestly, upgrading the CPU might not be worth it unless you can snag an i7 from the same generation for a super low price. Look for something around 30-40 euros, but just know that prices can be all over the place for these older chips.
If you're aiming for the best, go for the i7 7700 or 7700K. Just keep in mind that finding one at a reasonable price is a bit of a hunt. I suggest checking platforms like Facebook Marketplace for deals on both the 7700 and 6700 series.
The i7 7700K is your best bet, but they’re sometimes priced way higher than they should be. I managed to find one pretty cheap not too long ago, so it pays to look around and compare listings.
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