Did I make a mistake getting the i5 4570?

[Barfnargle]

I bought it originally because I was $20 short of the 4670k when it came out (it was $249.99), and I couldn't get myself to wait another two weeks for more money. I figured I could use the coupon TigerDirect sent me and get the 4570 for $200 and be happy with it. What I wanted to do is buy myself some nice parts to last me at least 4 years, but I'm worried the 4570 may not allow me to do that well because I have no over clocking potential with it. Should I send it back and get a 4670k or will the 4570 suffice? I mainly want the CPU to keep up with video cards and games in the future without a significant bottleneck.

Thanks!

[naca1227]

It will def suffice for anything you need to do. But if you want to overclock then get the 4670k. I think you will be fine

[Wats]

If you can send it back yeah do it. Everyone should buy unlocked chips just for the option in the future.

 

Be prepared to not use your rig for a while....

[mvitkun]

common rule of thumb.

 

if you want to overclock

-buy an unlocked processor

 

if you don't think you want to overclock

-buy an unlocked processor

 

if you think overclocking is too hard

-buy an unlocked processor

 

if your too scared to overclock

-buy an unlocked processor

 

if you've overclocked before and know your situation does not require overclocking

-buy a cheaper locked processor

 

 

reason being that you can change your mind and want to overclock,which is good,overclocking allows your cpu to maintain it's usefulness for a longer period of time.

better to have the option than not.

 

only when you've dealt with overclocking many times,and you know for a fact that you won't overclock the system do you spare the expense and buy a locked processor,like if you're buying a parent a pc,or a non-techie friend.

 

if for example you're buying this for a friend who lives on a tech forum which whose answer to

"why is the Earth going to shit"

would be

"God just got a new position as CEO of his new company,has to take care of his old job,he has to maintain said forum,and he now has a baby"

then you probably want an unlocked processor.

[havok2191]

if you buy an intel processor without a K tacked on. You, sir, have made a big mistake LOL

[Barfnargle]

Welp it looks like I've dun goofed! Time for an exchange!