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Is an i5-2400 still worth it in 2024?

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Participants Jonathan Reed50crimsonstag84Robert Rodriguez2Kimberly Gomez34fadedorca66Chris Robinson25Kenneth Green2analogtiger19Alexander Moore67
Jonathan Reed50 Jonathan Reed50 MemberOP
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#1 ·
So, I’ve got a chance to snag a brand new i5-2400 for $333. If it’s really just a tiny bit faster than an i5-4440—like, maybe 10-15% at most—and the B75 motherboard is sitting around $133, I'm kinda torn... Is it actually worth dropping $167 more to just go with the i5-4440 instead?
crimsonstag84 crimsonstag84 Regular
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#2 ·
That’s just overkill... you can get decent performance out of an i5 2500K with the multiplier unlocked. I wouldn't go any higher than $300. As for comparing the 4440 to the 2400, I guess the 4440 feels almost imperceptibly faster in most tasks.
Jonathan Reed50 Jonathan Reed50 MemberOP
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#3 ·
crimsonstag84 said:That’s just overkill... I mean, people are still running unlocked i5 2500Ks for way less than that. Definitely wouldn't go higher than $300. And honestly, comparing the 4440 to the 2400? You're barely gonna notice the speed boost from the 4440 in most everyday stuff... it's pretty negligible.

Wait, where can I find a fresh 2500k for like $333???
Robert Rodriguez2 Robert Rodriguez2 Regular
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#4 ·
Jonathan Reed50 said:Where can I find some cash? I'm looking to snag a new 2500k for $333???

I'm selling my 2500k with $300
Kimberly Gomez34 Kimberly Gomez34 Regular
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#5 ·
That i5-2400 isn't exactly new. Where on earth did you find one in such good condition?

By the way, I saw an i5-3350p over at Micro Center for $300, though I'm not sure if they still have any in stock.
fadedorca66 fadedorca66 Regular
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#6 ·
Basically: drop the price
Chris Robinson25 Chris Robinson25 Active Member
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#7 ·
You can usually snag a 3350P with a warranty if you look around for a decent price. 🙂
Jonathan Reed50 Jonathan Reed50 MemberOP
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#8 ·
Timothy Kim60 said:New? Yeah, right. Since when was an i5-2400 considered "new" lately? lol

Anyway, I saw an i5-3350p over at the local Best Buy marketplace for $300, though who knows if they still have it in stock...
crimsonstag84 crimsonstag84 Regular
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#9 ·
http://www.ebay.com/itm/i5-2400-processor/
Jonathan Reed50 Jonathan Reed50 MemberOP
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#10 ·
crimsonstag84 said:http://www.ebay.com/itm/i5-2400-processor/

Man, I think we’re talking past each other here... I specifically said NEW, but you guys just went ahead and started throwing out used gear instead...
fadedorca66 fadedorca66 Regular
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#11 ·
Let's clear something up here:

When you're buying used CPUs (or any hardware, really)—there isn't much difference between "new" and "used." Anything that’s been out of the box for even ten minutes is technically used, and its value drops accordingly.

With processors, the condition matters the least. They rarely die; the odds are incredibly slim. This is especially true if you're hunting for an Intel chip without a "K" suffix. Why?

- With Intel, the pins are on the motherboard rather than the CPU itself, which means less chance of damage.
- Non-"K" chips can't be overclocked, so nobody’s been pushing them or cranking up the voltage.

So, I guess the chances of stumbling upon a dead processor are tiny unless you're having a seriously bad luck day. As for the whole "new vs. used" debate, it doesn't matter much because a CPU isn't like a car with a bunch of wearing parts.

Basically, if you're picking up a used or "new" CPU, it's all the same. If you actually go for brand new, you'll probably just end up getting the latest socket anyway, like the 1150.
Kenneth Green2 Kenneth Green2 Newcomer
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#12 ·
Between those two options—the i5 2400 versus the i5 3350p—the i5 3350p is clearly the superior choice.
crimsonstag84 crimsonstag84 Regular
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#13 ·
They’re running at the same clock speed, so while the 3350P is technically a generation newer with some tweaks and better efficiency, I guess it’s barely noticeable in about 95% of scenarios.
analogtiger19 analogtiger19 Active Member
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#14 ·
crimsonstag84 said:They run at basically the same pace. The 3350P is just one generation ahead with some minor tweaks—maybe uses slightly less power—but you won't notice a difference in 95% of real-world scenarios.

Honestly, the only "real" difference here is that the 3350P doesn't come with integrated graphics on the chip itself...
Kimberly Gomez34 Kimberly Gomez34 Regular
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#15 ·
+ you get a slightly better IPC, plus there's thermal paste between the IHS and the actual die—which means Sandy Bridge runs a bit cooler and more efficiently.
Kenneth Green2 Kenneth Green2 Newcomer
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#16 ·
I am looking to purchase a computer, though my budget is somewhat limited—$800 so I was wondering what your thoughts are on picking up a used machine. $567
It features an i5 3350p
paired with 8 GB of RAM
and a 1 TB HDD
on an LGA 1155 motherboard.
The graphics card is an NVIDIA GeForce 1 GB DDR5
—plus, I plan to pick up a more capable GPU in a month or two for about $800.$300 What do you think?
crimsonstag84 crimsonstag84 Regular
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#17 ·
It’s a pretty decent setup for $567... you could probably make it work. I guess just make sure to check your power supply before you try upgrading the graphics card later on.
Alexander Moore67 Alexander Moore67 Active Member
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#18 ·
Kenneth Green2 said:I'm looking to pick up a computer, but my budget is pretty tight.$800So, what do you all think about picking up a used PC? $567
I still have an old i5 3350p lying around in a drawer somewhere. It’s definitely a relic by today's standards.
8 GB of RAM.
I'm looking at a 1 TB hard drive.
Looking for an LGA 1155 motherboard.
I'm looking for some info on the NVIDIA GeForce with 1GB of DDR5.
I'm thinking about picking up a better graphics card in maybe a month or two, probably around the $800 range.$300 ?

It's worth it. $667 Buy it right away.
Kenneth Green2 Kenneth Green2 Newcomer
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#19 ·
Much appreciated for the response

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