i5 3570k or i5 4570/4670

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jcachola

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I'm making my own gaming pc and I really don't know which is better. I'm not a huge hardcore gamer, and I don't plan on overclocking. I've searched up i5's on bestbuy (not microcenter because they don't sell i5's at the store closest to me) and the 3570k is more expensive which really confused me. Shouldn't the 4000's be more expensive?
I'd really appreciate the clarification and it'd be nice for a recommendation on which I should get.

My build right now is:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1jryX
but nothing is official.
 
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John Bauer-1363825

John Bauer-1363825

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The "k" at the end means the processor is "unlocked" so you are free to overclock it. It's usually around $20-$30 more expensive.

The 4000's are a different generation, and they are the newest generation.

Since you said you aren't overclocking, I replaced the processor with a "locked" (and cheaper) version.

What kind of games do you play? Because you may just be able to remove the GPU entirely and use the onboard Intel HD graphics.

Since I'm not sure what exactly what you'll be doing with this computer, I lowered the price in areas. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1k2Up

P.S. I have that case, and I found managing cables in it was rather difficult, but then again I have more to plug-in, too...
 
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jcachola

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i play League of Legends and TF 2 on steam. I plan to play more steam games once I build this because I'm using a mac so other games are going to be more compatible with the PC

Also, do I really only need 380 watts?
 
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John Bauer-1363825

John Bauer-1363825

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It's room for an upgrade.
 
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jcachola

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What do you mean room for an upgrade?
 
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jcachola

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so overall what would you recommend. im not going to overclock, i just need a good processor.
 
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Sn1992-1361850

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($217.98 @ Outlet PC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($120.67 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Intel Extreme Master, Limited Ed 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card ($158.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On IHAS324-98 DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $794.55
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-25 12:59 EDT-0400)





this is the built i wud say to go with
gixed all issues
1,increased mem to 8gb
2.added a great cpu to overclck to 4.0ghz
3.added a performance hdd for low price
4.added a 7870 ghz gpu than 650 ti boost
http://gpuboss.com/gpus/Radeon-HD-7850-vs-GeForce-GTX-650-Ti-Boost
5.added a quality psu for less price



 
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