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Question

4460 vs 6500 build

Jul 18, 2016 4:47AM PDT

ok guys two setups pre built im looking at prices are aus just tell me which one is better pros cons?

Intel 4th Gen Quad-Core i5 4460
Intel Stock Cooler
asus b85 micro atx
8GB 1600MHz DDR3 RAM
Intel Intergrated Graphics HD 4600
1TB 7200rpm 3.5 Inch Desktop HDD
Generic 550W Power Supply
Deepcool Kendomen case
total $606

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Intel 6th Gen Quad-Core i5 6500
Intel Stock Cooler
asus B150 micro atx
8GB 2133MHz DDR4 RAM
Intel Intergrated Graphics HD 530
1TB 7200rpm 3.5 Inch Desktop HDD
Generic 550W Power Supply
Deepcool Kendomen case
total $605

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Re: better
Jul 18, 2016 5:37AM PDT

Why buy a CPU that's 2 generations old when the new one is just as expensive?

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lol
Jul 18, 2016 6:45AM PDT

yea coz i was originally gonna get the 4460 and was set on it but today saw 6500 deal for same price so its alot better then the 4460?

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(NT) Go with the 6500
Jul 18, 2016 7:16AM PDT
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I can see why you might look at the older model.
Jul 18, 2016 7:40AM PDT
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yea
Jul 18, 2016 9:09AM PDT
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I read your cpu monkey link
Jul 18, 2016 9:24AM PDT

And my view the 6th gen won again. The DX12 support is a good thing.