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Question: since Ivy Bridge is coming out...

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Is the i5-2500k still recommended as the best bang for the buck? Or is an Ivy processor dropping that will be better overall?

I am asking this question for a "friend" who posted a build thread in the Computer Help section. He seems like such a nice guy, and I know that performance wise the i5-2500k was the best for the dollar, so that is what I recommended, but I haven't read up on Ivy and I don't want to be wrong since it is coming out next week.

Thanks guys.
 
Depends. We have to see how good it is and what kind of potential it has. All sb chips seem to have matured allowing for 5ghz ocing
 
Ivy Bridge should be out tomorrow (4/25/12) and the reviews will start. That could make today's offerings drop in price and thus earn "Best Bang for Buck" honors. You should be able to make a rational recommendation next week.
 
I was wondering a similar question myself but more along the lines of which is the best bang for buck in the IB family. I was wondering if it was the 3570k since its closest to the 2500k as far as comparisons are going. Then which would be best between the new IB (3570k?) and 2500K because I think that is going to be a very often asked question. Next week or so is going to have some interesting info coming out.
 
An Ivy Bridge CPU would probably win the "Best Bang (with lowest total power usage & heat production) for Buck" award. However, the Ivy Bridge-E CPU's (with no wasted silicon going to onboard video) won't be out for another 6 to 9 months.
 
The Ivy Bridge chips are less than 10% faster in most cases than their Sandy Bridge equivalents. I honestly wouldn't worry about it much either way. If Ivy Bridge is in stock when you are ready to by, so be it. Otherwise, Sandy Bridge won't disappoint.
 
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