CPU advice please.

jben04

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Hello
I'm currently buying parts for my build and after doing some research i asked myself,,instead of buying the CPU i was going to buy (Intel core i5 3570k),,maybe i should just go ahead and buy the Intel i5 4570. If so i'm sure ill need to change my motherboard selection ,as it has the 1155 socket and if i'm correct the new 4th gen has a different socket type,which would also give me the option of upgrading the CPU in the future i i wanted.
Would it be a wise move or would it be better to just stay with the 3570k?
Here is what parts i'm in the process of buying :


Intel Core i5-3570K Unlocked CPU,
GIGABYTE GA-Z77-DS3H Intel 7 Motherboard,
Corsair Vengeance 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case (Bought Already)
CORSAIR CXM series CX500M power supply


at a later stage i will be adding more ram, graphics card and all them other goodies.
And also would you reckon the stock CPU cooler would be sufficient.?

 
The CPU you have chosen is perfectly capable, the Haswell's only have a 5-10% increase over Ivy Bridge.

Still, if you can, go with Haswell just to have a nice upgrade path in future. I'd go with the 4670k if you could, but the 4570 if you have to.

For stock speeds the stock cooler would be fine, it would be a little hotter and noiser than the CM Hyper 212 though.
 
That motherboard looks good. From looking at newegg reviews it seems some people have issues with the BIOS, but the majority seems happy. Then again, most people don't leave reviews unless they're disappointed and looking for somewhere to vent, or pleasantly surprised. I'm sure it works great for the majority.

Seems like you might be able to get a decent overclock out of it too.
 

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@ microcenter it works out to be $129 ,just checked out tigerdirect,,works out to $94
$139.99 - minus the $15.00 coupon,plus a $30.00 mail in rebate
kinda same price at newegg too :)