can't decide between i5 2300 and i5 2400

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Hi all,
I am unable to decide between i5 2300 and i5 2400. My budget is 15k for cpu + mobo. MoBo i have selected is GA-H61M-USB3-B3. Which CPU should i go for.
I will be using pc for surfing , movies etc. and only for FIFA series. I am planning to buy graphics card later on.
Please suggest GA-H61M-USB3-B3 + (i5 2300 or i5 2400)
Thanks

^^ What price are you getting for that mobo? I suggest to stick with h67 platform for 2400. Get 2400 due to its out of the box higher clocks and it will be advantageous in the long run.

go for the 2400 / h67 mobo combo dude...somewhat future proof atleast 1~3 years!

if a price difference of 500 is too much for you get i2300 if not get i2400.it is that simple

FIFA series is easily handled even by i3 for now. But I guess the i5 2300 should keep you relatively future proof for FIFA series :wink:

As the price difference is very low you should stick with i5 2400 /H67 combo. will be future proof for couple of years.

I would suggest Op to get Intel Core i5 2320 @ 9.3k and Intel DH67VR @ 4.5k ;-)

The VR board has only two SATA Ports AFAIK. So better get the DH67BL-B3 board. The street price is around 5K in most of the areas.

^^ thanks for pointing it out - why on earth they have put only 2 sata ports - most of the cheap and entry level mobos even have at-least 4 sata ports on them.