No plans to overclock... should I get 2500 instead of 2500k?

[Javaslinger]

If so, please suggest a motherboard...

 

[Raidur]

If you do not plan on overclocking, definitely go for the 2500, or less.

What is your budget on your motherboard.

Give us your plans for your other components so we can match you with the best mobo.

 

[Javaslinger]

My plan is to build a system optimized for photoshop... I initially went for the 2500k since it's just $10 more than the 2500... but it seems 2500k goes hand in hand with overclocking, which I know nothing about...

 

[IntelEnthusiast]

The differences between the Intel® Core™ i5-2500 and Intel Core i5-2500K.
Intel Core i5-2500:
-TXT (Trusted Execution Technology, this is a hardware base virus protection technology)
-VT-d (Virtualization with directed I/O, virtualization generally used with about 5 or more VM’s running)
-Intel HD 2000 Graphics
Intel Core i5-2500K:
-Unlocked multiplier (allows overclocking of the processor)
-Intel HD 3000 Graphics (better then the HD 2000 Graphics)
The value behind the Intel Core i5-2500K is that even if you aren’t planning to overclock now you can still do it in the future giving you a little more value out of the processor.

Christian Wood
Intel Enthusiast Team

 

[werxen]

If you don't play on overclocking you don't need an i5. Plain and simple. i5's are meant for mainstream / enthusiast computing needs. Go i3 and save your cash.

 

[popatim]

LOL - Photoshop can be pretty demanding depending on the task.

For $10 get the k. In the long run, it will be easier to sell off down the road.