Used Intel CPU prices?

I’ve got an old rig at home running a G3220 and a 260X, and I’m thinking about swapping in a used i5, but the pricing just doesn't make sense to me. You can find an i5 3xxx—just one generation older—for about $3 $133 but nothing for an i5 4460/40 on Newegg stays under $2 $400. I see them on eBay for around $9, including shipping, but honestly, that feels like way too much when you consider what you can pick up today for $300.

Am I missing something here? 🤔

Found a $433 4770K over in Santa Monica:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/i7-processor-listing-example

Give me a shout fast if you want a decent deal... for some reason, people are still overpaying for used Intel chips. I’m only seeing an i5 4690K listed for $333.

It’s likely because it's a newer socket, but if you ask me, those should be sitting right around $500-$200 i5-level, nothing higher. It would be about time they released those too.

Honestly, though, you might be better off aiming for an i7 to really future-proof your setup.

First off, the motherboard is an Intel H81. I can't quite remember if it's the ASUS H81M-C or the E version, but I don't feel right pairing an i7 with this thing 😁
Secondly, I barely ever use this PC, so I'm not looking to dump a ton of cash into it. I was thinking more along the lines of $1,000, which would cover the CPU, an SSD, and maybe another 4GB of RAM (since it only has 4GB in there right now). It’s an old setup that hasn't been my main rig for ages, but when I get home, it’s just nicer to boot something up on a 22" monitor rather than squinting at my 15.6" laptop screen. 😉

Besides, my dad could really use an SSD for when he's paying bills or hopping on Skype 😬

But I honestly don't get it—how can a slightly older generation still hold such a high price tag? Even here in the States... 🤷

Look, their turn will come eventually...

But if you're planning to keep this PC running long-term, you’re better off grabbing an 8GB stick of DDR3 since you've only got two slots to work with. Even brand-new DDR3 is dirt cheap these days.

As for the motherboard—back when the i7 was the cutting edge, pairing it with an H81 would have been a total mismatch (like putting a $833 engine in a $133 chassis). But nowadays? YOLO. It’s a completely different story when you're just working with what you've already got for an upgrade. If the CPU is on the support list, you're good to go. Besides, you won't be overclocking it anyway.

You guys tempted me with that 4770k for $1,300, but honestly, swapping an i5 for an i7 doesn't make much sense at 1440p... maybe if it were $500-$233 😬

The only way... is if I snag that one for $1,100-$1,300, then flip my current chip to Adam Moore3 for $600-$267, and boom, there's my $500-$233 🤣
upgrade.

You guys need to get on the same page 😁

Regardless of the GPU or resolution you're aiming for, if you plan on keeping this rig for a while, I’d personally lean toward an i7. If the price gap isn't breaking the bank, it's definitely worth grabbing the opportunity.

It’s not an insult, I’m just saying it makes zero sense to me... right now my RX 480 is the bottleneck at 1440p, not the i5-4690k. And given how GPU prices are staying sky-high for a long time (probably until 2020 😁), that CPU won't be the limiting factor anyway. Besides, by then, it'll be time to overhaul the entire platform regardless ☕

That’s fine, provided you only plan on running it this way for a short while before eventually swapping out both the GPU and the entire platform.

I think I’ll just stick to my original plan and wait if a solid deal pops up. I'm in no rush; I honestly just never understood why people still put Intel on such a pedestal. analogtiger19, let me know via DM if you decide to go through with it. 😁

I don't want to sink more than a grand into this build, especially since the power supply is giving me a headache. I just stumbled upon an old thread where crimsonstag84 put a rig together using a 350W Chicony, and trying to cram an i7 into that feels way too risky. Honestly, if I have to replace the PSU too, it’s barely worth the effort—I might as well just save up for a new laptop. You can find something with a GTX1050 and an i5 7300HQ for around $550.

Though... 15.6" vs 22"... 🕺

Come on, that Johnny unit is a solid power supply; it hasn't even broken a sweat running that rig. I guess it’s just a mental thing—if you see 400W written on it, you immediately think, "Yeah, that's plenty." 😬

If I were you, I'd probably just wait for the i5 to drop in price. In the meantime, maybe just toss in an SSD and another 4GB or 8GB of RAM.

There'll probably be a surge in used CPUs once Zen+ hits the market, so maybe keep an eye out 😉

I am not entirely certain about that approach, to be honest. I currently have a Ryzen 5 1600, and I personally feel that making the leap to a Zen+ processor simply isn't worth the effort, let alone the expense, especially since I struggle to see any meaningful gains in performance or any other measurable area. At most, I suspect it might offer a marginal boost if paired with an RX 580 instead of an RX 480, though even that seems like a stretch.

Ashley Wood3 said:I am not entirely certain about that approach, to be honest. I currently have a Ryzen 5 1600, and I personally feel that making the leap to a Zen+ processor simply isn't worth the effort, let alone the expense, especially since I struggle to see any meaningful gains in performance or any other measurable area. At most, I suspect it might offer a marginal boost if paired with an RX 580 instead of an RX 480, though even that seems like a stretch.

Not at all. It makes much more sense to just wait until next year and see what the 7nm Ryzen lineup brings to the table.

This isn't worth the money.

Personally, I intend to hold onto my current setup for as long as it remains functional, though I recognize that within the next year or two, I will eventually need to invest in a truly high-performance motherboard. My current ASRock B350M Pro4 has somewhat limited my upgrade potential, even though everything continues to operate reliably and without issue. Does anyone happen to know if there are any rumors regarding whether AMD might release a high-end Micro ATX board before the end of 2020?

As far as I know, there’s an X370 Micro ATX out there, and there was even talk about a Mini-ITX version. Once the X470 hits the market, you can bet your life we'll see some Micro ATX options too.

Ashley Wood3 said:I am not entirely certain about that approach, to be honest. I currently have a Ryzen 5 1600, and I personally feel that making the leap to a Zen+ processor simply isn't worth the effort, let alone the expense, especially since I struggle to see any meaningful gains in performance or any other measurable area. At most, I suspect it might offer a marginal boost if paired with an RX 580 instead of an RX 480, though even that seems like a stretch.

It might not be worth the trouble for you (or me or anyone else) with a Ryzen 5 1600 Zen+, but someone rocking an old Intel chip for years might actually want to upgrade, which would flood the used market. That's what crimsonstag84 was getting at.

That is correct; I completely misread the situation. My apologies for the misunderstanding.

A few options for an X470 Micro ATX board would be quite welcome right about now. The current X370 Micro ATX I am working with is from Biostar, and if I am being perfectly honest, my experiences with their products have been somewhat underwhelming most of the time.

@Adam Moore3

https://www.ebay.com/itm/example-listing

This one is right in front of you if you're looking for a massive upgrade—it might even be a steal. I guess it’s worth asking if the listing isn't just some internet troll. 😛

crimsonstag84 said:@Adam Moore3

https://www.ebay.com/itm/example-listing

This one is right in front of you if you're looking for a massive upgrade—it might even be a steal. I guess it’s worth asking if the listing isn't just some internet troll. 😛

Disney, what even is this? 😲

If I weren't a broke college student, I'd drop an extra seven grand on this in a heartbeat. 😬

Otherwise, I'd consider upgrading that old rig if I could find something dirt cheap—like an i5 for maybe sixty bucks—but looks like I'll be waiting a while for that.

And honestly, that ad looks way too good to be true.