Unlocked Processors

[Buildingi3]

Help! What those unlocked processor means?

Edited May 17, 2015 by Glenwing
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[ADZ_123_!"£]

An unlocked processor can be overclocked where as a lock cpu can't.

[Buildingi3]

Thanks. but how will i know if it is unlocked?

An unlocked processor can be overclocked where as a lock cpu can't.

[-CLASSIFIED-]

Help! What those unlocked processor means?

the multipliers are unlocked thus allowing you to run the cpu at a higher then stock speed  

[-CLASSIFIED-]

Thanks. but how will i know if it is unlocked?

for intel they are denoted with a "k" at the end of the prosseor name , example 4690k 

[Samfisher]

Thanks. but how will i know if it is unlocked?

 

Intel CPUs have K in their name.  3570K, 4690K, 4790K, 4770K

[cheeze_tartz]

Unlocked processors have the ability to control the multiplier so you can increase the GHz. Intel CPU's usually have a "K" at the end. (2500K, 4690K, 5820K, etc). Note that overclocking will void your warranty.

[Buildingi3]

is there unlocked i3 processors?

[-CLASSIFIED-]

is there unlocked i3 processors?

nope , just i5's and i7's and pentiums 

[ImBleu]

Thanks. but how will i know if it is unlocked?

 

On any Intel CPU, the 'k' or 'x' at the end means it's unlocked (If its an i5 or i7), There are also unlocked Pentiums (G3258, for example) from Intel that don't follow that trend. The only Intel series without unlocked CPUs are the Atoms, Core-M, Celerons and Core i3s.

 

Here are a list of popular unlocked CPUs in price order:

 

Pentium G3220 (Z97)

Pentium G3258 (Z97)

Core i5-4670k (Z87)

Core i5-4690k (Z97)

Core i7-4770k (Z87)

Core i7-4790k (Z97)

Core i7-5820k (X99)

Core i7-5930k (X99)

Core i7-5960x (X99)

[Buildingi3]

What is the best i3 processor?

[WoodenMarker]

What is the best i3 processor?

4370 http://ark.intel.com/products/77495/Intel-Core-i3-4370-Processor-4M-Cache-3_80-GHz

[asim1999]

Amds CPU that are unlocked are the Black Edition chips (but most FX to my knowledge are unlocked, as are the Athlons and Phenoms) 

 

For intel, it is the K or X series chips