3570k or 4670k

[TheMightyNoob01]

I'm currently using a i5 760 and wanting to get something better. Main uses gaming and general use.

 

What is going to be the better option: (Prices PCCG Australia)

1. Intel i5 3570k ($259) + MSI Z77 MPower ($189) $448

2. Intel i5 4670k ($269) + MSI z87 GD65 ($259)     $528

 

I'm currently leaning towards the 3570k because it's $80 less overall.

Z77 pros:

More usb ports (8 vs 6 rear i/o)

More aesthetically pleasing

 

Z78 pros:

More Sata 3 ports (8 vs 2, but I don't need more than 2)

I think it has better on board audio (though I'm considering getting a sound card/dax in the future)

 

What are going to be pro/cons of each setup?

 

EDIT: current system spec

i5 760

gigabyte p55 motherboard

gtx 680

128gb samasung 830

CM hyper 212 evo

corsair hx-650 psu

corsair 2x4gb 2000mhz 9-10-9-27 ram

 

will get a 3tb seagate hdd with cpu and motherboard upgrade.

[HutchisonSorbo]

Stick with the 3570K and use the money saved to get a better cooler.

[_ASSASSIN_]

3570K because you can actually overclock it , I would recommend Z87 when you are planning something like raid 5

[TheMightyNoob01]

Stick with the 3570K and use the money saved to get a better cooler.

Already got a coolermaster hyper 212 evo, that I'll take off my 760.

[HutchisonSorbo]

Already got a coolermaster hyper 212 evo, that I'll take off my 760.

 

Excellent, good luck with your build. 

[Arshdeep]

I'm currently using a i5 760 and wanting to get something better. Main uses gaming and general use.

 

What is going to be the better option: (Prices PCCG Australia)

1. Intel i5 3570k ($259) + MSI Z77 MPower ($189) $448

2. Intel i5 4670k ($269) + MSI z87 GD65 ($259)     $528

 

I'm currently leaning towards the 3570k because it's $80 less overall.

Z77 pros:

More usb ports (8 vs 6 rear i/o)

More aesthetically pleasing

 

Z78 pros:

More Sata 3 ports (8 vs 2, but I don't need more than 2)

I think it has better on board audio (though I'm considering getting a sound card/dax in the future)

 

What are going to be pro/cons of each setup?

Haswell

-newer

-better audio

The few things I ingnored due to teh purchase of ivy after one week of haswell lunch

[mgsstar]

I would go with the 3570K so you could save the money on something like a SSD. I would recommend the Samsung 840 Evo as your SSD drive.

[TheMightyNoob01]

I would go with the 3570K so you could save the money on something like a SSD. I would recommend the Samsung 840 Evo as your SSD drive.

Updated my original post to include specs. Have a samsung 830. Wouldn't mind putting a 1tb 840 evo in it in the future, but that will be a long wait.

[mgsstar]

Updated my original post to include specs. Have a samsung 830. Wouldn't mind putting a 1tb 840 evo in it in the future, but that will be a long wait.

Since your build already is pretty good, I would go with the 4670K and the GD65. If you want a cheaper motherboard, the Asus Z87-A is a good choice.

[TheMightyNoob01]

Since your build already is pretty good, I would go with the 4670K and the GD65. If you want a cheaper motherboard, the Asus Z87-A is a good choice.

Will the 4670k be better at overclocking than the 3570k?

Since I'm only using a hyper 212 evo, it can't dissipate alot of heat. From what I've heard the 4670k runs hotter.

Would look at a 4.0-4.5 OC later on.

[onionring]

Will the 4670k be better at overclocking than the 3570k?

Since I'm only using a hyper 212 evo, it can't dissipate alot of heat. From what I've heard the 4670k runs hotter.

Would look at a 4.0-4.5 OC later on.

 

no the 4670k is generally a worse overcloaker. but with haswell the range in cpu is bigger than it was in ivy. it s rly a lottery now. your cpu could max out at 3.8ghz or 4.8ghz depending on the chip but it s all based on chance.

[mgsstar]

Will the 4670k be better at overclocking than the 3570k?

Since I'm only using a hyper 212 evo, it can't dissipate alot of heat. From what I've heard the 4670k runs hotter.

Would look at a 4.0-4.5 OC later on.

They are about the same but Haswell will run a little bit hotter due to its integrated VRM. The overclockability of a Haswell chip depends on what chip you will get. Some are great while others are poor in overclocking:http://www.hardocp.com/article/2013/06/01/intel_haswell_i74770k_ipc_overclocking_review/6

 

You should be able to hit 4.0Ghz on a 4670K imo.

 

70% of CPUs can clock to 4.5GHz

30% of CPUs can clock to 4.6GHz

20% of CPUs can clock to 4.7GHz

10% of CPUs can to 4.8GHz

Overall you will find most CPUs capable of reaching 44x to 45x with varying levels of voltage.