3570k VS 4670k

[Simply Tom]

I am upgrading my build and I was wondering id it worth the extra money to get a 4670k over a 3570k. I am willing to spend the money and get a slightly lower end mobo but I want to know if it is worth it. There would only be about a 20-30 dollar difference.

 

I am looking at this combo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1325554

[Elbstrand]

As long as the mainboard got everything you really need, go for it. If not, well the 3570k should be good enough.

[Wats]

3570k and better mobo.

[remenomen]

It's worth getting a Haswell CPU only if you NEED the lower power consumption and better integrated graphics. I recently got myself a 3570k, and let me tell you that Ivy Bridge doesn't really use all that much power anyway. And as for integrated graphics, if you're using a dedicated graphics card, you won't need the I-GPU.

[Simply Tom]

It's worth getting a Haswell CPU only if you NEED the lower power consumption and better integrated graphics. I recently got myself a 3570k, and let me tell you that Ivy Bridge doesn't really use all that much power anyway. And as for integrated graphics, if you're using a dedicated graphics card, you won't need the I-GPU.

I do use a dedicated card and I will be upgrading to a 780.

[Simply Tom]

The only cards I install in my system are my GPU and my sound card(16x1) so I don't need a fancy mobo just one that I can OC with.

[Simply Tom]

After this upgrade including a 780 I don't plan to upgrade for at least 3-5 years. Which one will allow that better?

[Elbstrand]

After this upgrade including a 780 I don't plan to upgrade for at least 3-5 years. Which one will allow that better?

 

If you don't want to upgrade "soon" anyways, it doesn't matter since in 3-5 years there will be probably another socket, so the advantage of getting a socket 1150 won't be of any interest.

 

I don't think we will find the "right" answer. It's just up to your taste.

[mvitkun]

go for ivybridge.

 

a G43 is pretty low end.

[mgsstar]

The 4670k is around the same price as the 3570k and even cheaper when PMed so I would go with the 4670k: http://forums.redflagdeals.com/4670k-229-97-tigerdirect-ca-1346635/

[remenomen]

After this upgrade including a 780 I don't plan to upgrade for at least 3-5 years. Which one will allow that better?

3 to 5 years? Both will do just fine, but you might want buy a Haswell for the satisfaction of being up-to date. Also showing off :P

 

The Sandy Bridge CPUs were released two years ago and they run brilliantly, even now.

 

For overclocking, though, you might want to go with Ivy Bridge because Haswell has voltage regulation on-chip, which increases temperatures quite a bit, limiting OC potential.

[Simply Tom]

The main reason I am considering the 3570k is it is 200 on amazon

[remenomen]

The 4670k is around the same price as the 3570k and even cheaper when PMed so I would go with the 4670k: http://forums.redflagdeals.com/4670k-229-97-tigerdirect-ca-1346635/

Very good deal. 

[Simply Tom]

Can any one recommend a good 1155 board for 120 or less?

I only really need a 3.0 16x and a 16x1 as far as ports.

[remenomen]

The main reason I am considering the 3570k is it is 200 on amazon

What processor do you currently have?

[Simply Tom]

What processor do you currently have?

fx 8120

[remenomen]

Can any one recommend a good 1155 board for 120 or less?

I only really need a 3.0 16x and a 16x1 as far as ports.

I currently use this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131824

 

You could also get this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128580

 

But the Asus one has better overclocking options, like Auto Tuning and AI Suite II.

[WoodenMarker]

The 3570k is significantly cheaper depending where you look. Get a cheaper i5/mobo.

[Simply Tom]

The 3570k is significantly cheaper depending where you look. Get a cheaper i5/mobo.

Have you seen it cheaper than 200? If so where.

[Simply Tom]

Thank you all for your advice I guess I have some thinking to do.

[calebp123]

Have you seen it cheaper than 200? If so where.

microcenter is like $180.

[calebp123]

Also I would go 3570k if I were because its really not that much different. 

[WoodenMarker]

Have you seen it cheaper than 200? If so where.

Here you go: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80637i53570k