What intel build should I choose ?

Fraxure13 · Apr 18, 2014

Intel core i7 3770k :

Intel core I7 3770k
ECS H61 board
Gskill Ripjaws X 8GB 8gbx1 DDR3 1600 CL10
Thermaltake SMART SE 630W Modular
Sapphire R9-270X Dual-X OC 2GB

OR

Intel Core i5 4670k

Intel core i5 4670k
MSI Z87 G43 Gaming
Gskill Ripjaws X 8GB 8gbx1 DDR3 1600 CL10
Thermaltake SMART SE 630W Modular
Sapphire R9-270X Dual-X OC 2GB

NOTE :

i'll be overclocking in 2-3 years to increase the performance on either build, I know H61 board are not good for overclocking, but I will buy a Z77 board a corsair liquid cooler.

advantages of i7 :
somewhat faster than the i5 ?
cost lower cost I won't buy a board

advantages of i5 :
I dunno, new architecture ?

ModernWarfare · Apr 18, 2014

the Intel core i5 4670k build is much better. it can overclock better than the 3770k. the h61 is not overclocking capable. but if you want to overclock the i5 build is better.

justcallmetom13 · Apr 18, 2014

If you don't do heavy editing and you mostly just internet surf and game I would recommend the i5.

Lee Yong Quan · Apr 18, 2014

second build with the 4570k

Ki11ian · Apr 18, 2014

Go with the MSI mb, OCgenie is awesome for noob overclockers. I have a p67a gd53 with a 2390T i5 and hyper 212+, I LOVE this mobo. I mean I liked asus and gigabyte. but msi rocks the overclocking features. Also I used to buy alot of ECS mobos for cheap builds, they do not last, save yourself the headache later on

i7Baby · Apr 18, 2014

Yep the i5 version. But I'd get a better quality Power Supply like a Seasonic or something made by them - XFX or some of the Corsair range - see
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page541.htm

justcallmetom13 · Apr 18, 2014

i7Baby :

No need for that man. The power supply he chose has very high quality components. Brand has nothing to do with it.

CTurbo · Apr 18, 2014

Are you upgrading something or starting from scratch?

Fraxure13 · Apr 18, 2014

CTurbo :

I am upgrading my ivy bridge Intel Pentium g620 and my GPU HD 5570.

the i7 is a favor for me cause it's cheaper because I wont buy a mobo

CTurbo · Apr 19, 2014

So you are currently running a H61 board? Check and see if it is compatible with the Xeon e3-1230v2. If it is, then that is what you should get.

Fraxure13 · Apr 19, 2014

CTurbo :

wait my local store don't sell that stuff, should I go with the i7 then ?

CTurbo · Apr 19, 2014

Can you not order off of the internet? What is your budget for this potential upgrade?

Fraxure13 · Apr 19, 2014

CTurbo :

I have no credit card or something

and my fund is 750$ I have the case, HDD and the optical drive

CTurbo · Apr 19, 2014

Well I would try to upgrade to a newer better LGA1150 motherboard and get a Haswell i5 or i7 depending on what you can afford.

Fraxure13 · Apr 19, 2014

CTurbo :

Wait why not the i7 ?

sorry for asking a lot of question, cause I don't want to make mistake on choosing.

Mac266 · Apr 19, 2014

i5 4670K is an excellent choice, i7 has a slight increase (slight) and hyperthreading (little to no difference in games)

i7Baby · Apr 19, 2014

Thermaltake SmartSE 630W is not 80+ certified. I also read its 240V input only. I wouldn't touch it.

Fraxure13 · Apr 19, 2014

i7Baby :

how about Antec HCG-620 620W High Current Gaming 80+ Bronze ?

i7Baby · Apr 19, 2014

The HCG 620 is fine. Its made by Seasonic - http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page673.htm

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