microcenter bundles i5 3570k vs i5 4670k

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so I was looking at some microcenter bundles and I was looking at the cpu/mobo bundles they had and I was initially looking at the i5 3570k with an asrock z77 extreme4 mobo for 279.98 but i kept looking and found a bundle with the i5 4670k and MSI z87 g-41 for 254.98. I wasn't sure which one to get because I know there isn't much of a difference between the 3570k and 4670k and I heard the 4670k tends to overheat and I know the z77 extreme 4 is a great budget mobo but it's also an older version mobo. basically I'm asking for anyones input. I waso also wondering why the 4670k bundoe was so much cheaper. is the mobo complete crap?
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Sounds like you have your decision right there, however that MOBO is pretty much as bare bones as they come. Thats not a bad thing, but if you plan to OC at all it might be worth spending a little more money and getting a board with a few more phase voltage regulator and more OC options in the bios.
Heres an MSI board thats only $20-$30 more and is a significantly better board:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128618
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The i5-4670k runs a little hotter than it's older counterpart, the i5-3570k, but does not overheat.

At stock, the i5-4670k will be about 5-10% faster than the i5-3570k.

The 4670k is still able to overclock quite well, you kind of just the luck of the draw depending on whether or not you get a golden chip.

Oh, and if I remember correctly, Z87 boards (4670k) come with more/better features than the 3570k and their Z77 boards. So inspect the features and whatnot of the boards before you decide and choose which one fits your needs the best.
 
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This is still a difficult decision, I would entirely go with the i5-4670k but i know nothing about the Mobo (MSI z87 g-41). I really wanna just go for that bundle since 1.) It's cheaper (oddly) 2.) It's newer/more advanced.
 
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Sounds like you have your decision right there, however that MOBO is pretty much as bare bones as they come. Thats not a bad thing, but if you plan to OC at all it might be worth spending a little more money and getting a board with a few more phase voltage regulator and more OC options in the bios.
Heres an MSI board thats only $20-$30 more and is a significantly better board:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128618
 
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