i5 3670k vs i5 4670k

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Dekkers Diamond

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Is there any reason for me not to get Haswell? I am upgrading from an E8500 Core2duo. I am not sure if I want an i5 or i7 yet.

I want to do a moderate overclock to about 4.0ghz if I can.

I prefer not to deal with any headaches that usually arise when buying 1st generation technology. Are the Haswell kinks worked out? What do I have to look out for? So hard for me to make a decision. Need help.
 
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3570k $209.99 @ Amazon

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80637i53570k

4670k $236.97 @ Outlet PC:

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670k

Gigabyte Z77 UD3 $137.99 @ NCIX:

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz77xud3h

Gigabyte Z87 UD3 $159.99 @ Newegg:

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz77xud3h

There are many other examples...but that right there is $49.

Also, if you really wanted to save money, MicroCenter has some ridiculous 3570k bundles that make the number drastically larger.

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They don't seem to OC as consistently as Ivy, perhaps because they put some VRMs in them, just guessing...

 
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Intel God

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When you add IPC you also add heat. A 4670K should easily do 4.4-4.6 with a good mid range cooler. 4.4Ghz 4670K is equal to a 4.8Ghz 3570K
 
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I would personally go with the new Haswell I5 4670K.
The new architecture offers multiple benefits over the I5 3570K and is worth a little bit more money- Ivy Bridge prices have not decreased much at all since Haswells release. The Haswell chip is also great for oveclocking especially for the moderate overclocks that you are planning to do. Make sure if you are planning to overclock to get a decent aftermarket cooler. Haswell is a very good architecture overall so you are unlikely to run into any problems at all just watch your temperatures when overclocking.
If you have another question just let me know and if this response has helped you, please mark as the solution.
Thanks
 
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Intel God

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phanteks ph-tc12dx is 49 dollars and a great cooler




Its a new build. There's no point in buying brand new z77 components just to save 20 dollars
 
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8350rocks

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Except that it's $50 on the CPU and $20-50 on the MB...so really it's more like $70-100...for no gain worth considering.
 
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Where are you quoting prices from? Europe? In the states its a lot closer

4670K - 229.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116899

3570K - 209.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116504

Z77 Extreme4 - 134.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157293

Z87 Extreme4 - 139.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157369

25 dollars separates the two and if you really wanted to save money.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1389949

80 dollar off combo for a 4670K and Z87 Extreme6. Thats 30 dollars cheaper then an 8350/990FX Extreme9
 
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3570k $209.99 @ Amazon

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80637i53570k

4670k $236.97 @ Outlet PC:

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670k

Gigabyte Z77 UD3 $137.99 @ NCIX:

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz77xud3h

Gigabyte Z87 UD3 $159.99 @ Newegg:

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz77xud3h

There are many other examples...but that right there is $49.

Also, if you really wanted to save money, MicroCenter has some ridiculous 3570k bundles that make the number drastically larger.

 
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Why would you jump around to other retailers? Compare prices from one retailer

 
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Because pcpartpicker takes me directly to the very section of the website I need to purchase from. I always compare via pcpartpicker.com it's less hassle than hunting stuff down on newegg or where ever.

EDIT: Plus it shows shipping costs, which are a necessary calculation.
 
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The cooler master Hyper 212 evo is an excellent and budget cooler for about $35. This cooler performs as well as some $50-50 cpu coolers and will allow you to overclock to a stable 4.3 GHz. It is also a fairly silent cooler and is not overly loud compared to other air coolers.
 
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