Which Intel Core i5 processor?
August 4th, 2016
INTEL Core i5 3570 3.4GHz 6MB BOX LGA1155? Good or not?
For overclocking you need a “k” processor which has an unlocked multiplier, so go for the i5 3570k.
A suitable motherboard should have a Z77 chipset which will support the O/C and other features.
Don’t know about pricing, however there are newer options available, if you haven’t bought the board yet.
Lots of Z87 boards out there paired with Intel 4000 series.
Bear in mind that the Haswell (series 4) run hotter than the Ivy Bridge(series 3) processors, so if you are going to finish with an overclock 10% lower with the Haswell due to extra heat, you would be better off saving money and going with the Ivy Bridge.
wait on the 4gen Intel’s they are all unlocked mate it’s only a few months away. plus the stander is 4ghz
wait on the 4gen Intel's they are all unlocked mate it's only a few months away. plus the stander is 4ghz
They are already out, as mentioned above.
Only the K series Haswells are unlocked as with the Ivy Bridge.
Here is a review….Not particularly impressive or worth extra dough.
http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/pc-components/processors/intel-core-i7-4770k-1156062/review
And next year they threaten us with 8 Cores.
get an i7