Intel Core i7-3770K

[dario2308]

I know the new haswell processors have came out. I currently have the Intel Core i3-2120 LGA 1155. I am wanting to upgrade to an Intel Core i7-3770K. I just wanted to know if it was worth it. Because i dont want to upgrade to the 1150 socket yet. 

 

Thanks. 

 

[miyabwah]

It's only a generation behind, but it's worth it.

[Flyguygamer]

I think it is worth it.

[PillowSmoke]

yea it's worth it for rendering and stuff, but if your like playing games and thats it then I wouldn't recommend it, instead get a i5 4670k/3570k.

[AMICLG]

I would only get a K series processor if you have a Z77 motherboard.

[dario2308]

I am going to use it for rendering videos yes

[dario2308]

I would only get a K series processor if you have a Z77 motherboard.

 

the mb i am using is the Gigabyte H77n-Wifi

[AMICLG]

the mb i am using is the Gigabyte H77n-Wifi

So there's no point to get a K series as you can't overclock.

[TheEpicCanadian]

You will have to get a new motherboard as well if you get the 4770k If you don't want another motherboard, just go for the 3770k

[dario2308]

So there's no point to get a K series as you can't overclock.

 

I wasn't planning on overclocking. What series would you recommend? 

[LancerBG]

everything from the 2500k and newer pretty much give you about the same gaming performance. newer isnt always better but sometimes is just as good. its really the chipsets that give me a reason to upgrade. 

[AMICLG]

I wasn't planning on overclocking. What series would you recommend? 

I would get a 3570K/4670K and sell the motherboard for a Z77/Z87 Mini-ITX as you would save $100 dollars getting a i5 with no performance loss over a i7 in gaming and you can overclock later meaning the system will last you longer as it's "free" performance.

[BallisticPeanut]

If you don't have an overclocking motherboard and you have a discrete GPU you can go for the Intel Xeon E3-1230 V2.  It's basically an i7-3770 at a slightly lower clock speed without integrated graphics and $70 cheaper

[BallisticPeanut]

If you don't have an overclocking motherboard and you have a discrete GPU you can go for the Intel Xeon E3-1230 V2.  It's basically an i7-3770 at a slightly lower clock speed without integrated graphics and $70 cheaper

 

I forgot to mention, make sure your motherboard supports xeon.  Gigabyte's website doesn't mention xeon, but it should be compatible.

[brob]

If you feel that more cpu power is needed then by all means get an i5-3570 or i7-3770.

[deathjester]

Well If you live in the U.S. pricematch this through Staples Online live chat.

 

http://www.microcenter.com/product/388577/Core_i5_3570K_34GHz_LGA_1155_Processor

 

150 bucks, who cares if you can't OC it. Staples still carries them as well. 

 

http://www.staples.com/Intel-BX80637I53570K-i5-3570K-34-GHz-Processor/product_IM1NA4072

 

Many people have matched Microcenter through Staples online price matching. The 3770k is 249.99 if you want 8 thread.

 

If you don't live in the U.S and can't OC on your board. As someone else said a Xeon Ivy 8 thread chip is the best buy. They are usually a lot cheaper then the 3770 and are the same thing. They will probably = a 5ghz AMD in 8 thread games and crush them in 4 core and under games due to much higher floating point. They aren't bad chips at all.

[Analog]

As the others have already mentioned, getting a K skew chip is pointless, because of the fact that you have an H77 motherboard. In my opinion the best thing you can buy for that platform is a 3770, since it will be compatible no matter what, unlike the Xeons.

[dario2308]

As the others have already mentioned, getting a K skew chip is pointless, because of the fact that you have an H77 motherboard. In my opinion the best thing you can buy for that platform is a 3770, since it will be compatible no matter what, unlike the Xeons.

I think i am gonna go with that one. thanks man. 

[Analog]

dario2308, on 29 Dec 2013 - 11:12 AM, said:

I think i am gonna go with that one. thanks man. 

 

No problem, I'm glad to help you out.

[brob]

If you don't have an overclocking motherboard and you have a discrete GPU you can go for the Intel Xeon E3-1230 V2.  It's basically an i7-3770 at a slightly lower clock speed without integrated graphics and $70 cheaper

 

The motherboard's CPU QVL includes that model Xeon.