i5 2500k died. $200 on new cpu. Which is best?

Hi,

As the title says my 2500k has died on me. I have about 200bux for a new cpu. Now my question is which is the best cpu for the performance i can get atm. Im looking at the i5 4440 atm which is 180 at my local pc shop. Should i just get this or is there an option better like going amd. I have 80bux credit from the shop which ill use to get a new mobo if necessary. It will be used mainly for gaming at 1080p and i don't plan on ocing anymore.

Thank You!

 

should be on the 3 year warranty? You could buy the cheapest 1155 cpu you can find and wait for the rma.

 

What TK said because the 2500k Oced is still a great option but if you want a better cpu you can always pick the 3770K and sell that one after the RMA.

 

This^....http://download.intel.com/support/processors/sb/english_3yr_warranty.pdf

 

Overclocking voids warranty. You can't return it, unless have a PTPP warranty http://click.intel.com/tuningplan/

 

I know many people that did, something about no overclocking and using the stock cooler. lol

 

They have no way of knowing it was OC'd.

 

I know for a fact Intel has the means to tell if a CPU has died from natural use or from exceeding it's limits. That is why I always recommend getting the performance plan.

 

Yes I am sure they should know if huge amounts of voltage or heat ran through them. They do extensive testing in these areas. But CPUs do not keep records of what GHZ they were run. And for modest voltage OC'ing I doubt theres much they can know from that as I dont think it anywhere approaches the "exceeding it's limits" point Intel would be interested in.

 

Depends on what they find. RMA'ing a processor to Intel is a bit different from RMA'ing a video card through MSI or Asus. Intel will do more than just throw the processor into a motherboard and hit the power button.

 

Thanks for the replies. Well the problem is as I am in the Philippines atm the range of cpus in the local pc shops are limited. I know the 2500k is still plenty fast, the 4440 is just on par with it. The cpus they have available are the following:

3230
3240
3330 - $200
3470
3570/k - $240
3770/k
4130
4440 - This is about $200
4570
4670/k - $260
4770/k

They do not sell the 2nd gen i3/5/7 processors anymore :/
With regards to RMA-ing my cpu I bought when i was in AUS and I now live in the Philippines for my work indefinitely. Would that be a problem? I imagine not.

 

Nah it'll be fine, you may have to pay half shipping though.

 

I agree that it's possible to test a chip to see how it failed. Wouldn't that be extremely expensive to test every 2500K that was returned?

 

derp

 

nvm dumb comment lol

 

I do think they test the chips, but not for recouping RMA costs, but rather for quality assurance purposes and to improve their chip designs. Never heard of a declined RMA from Intel. The few instances I've seen of RMA'd chips on forums involved those who were pleasantly surprised at how quick and painfree the process was and no questions asked with regard to OC'ing. They'd probably look silly badgering customers (especially those with K chips) if they OC'd their chips then nickle and diming them over replacement costs. In all likelihood, its just not a significant enough problem for Intel to care about. If it ever became a problem, they can EASILY address it by limiting over-volting on future chips. Thats what I think the warranty terms are for, to cover their asses against unforeseen or future eventualities (ie, design flaws that may make the chips more prone to failure by operating them beyond their accepted limits).

 

^Yeah anything that turns up DOA without obvious damage usually gets junked straight away.

They aren't going to pay some Engineer $100/hr to RMA test a $200 CPU.......well not where I'm from anyway..,lol

 

In tell doesn't even look at 99% of the RMA chips I've seen far too many with physical damage be replaced and if some of those slip by anything might

 

The latest gen CPUs need a new socket, so you would have to buy a new mobo as well.
EDIT: after re-reading first post I see you already thought of that

 

Thanks for the replies. I have just gone ahead and bought the 4440. I thought that it'd be fast enough for all my needs anyways. Thanks for the rma info aswell its good to know that intel's rma process is hassle free.

Thanks alot!