I'm currenly in the process of getting parts to build a new tower. I'm going to be getting a z77 motherboard and while I have no plans to overclock, I was wondering what's best, the Sandy Bridge 2500k or the Ivy Bridge 3570k? I notice the power for the 2500k is 95w and the 3570k is only 77w, but I have seen some say the 3570k runs a little hotter than the 2500k.
Also, does the 2500k have an integrated memory controller? I notice the 3570k says it does but under Details on it's Newegg page http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116504 it says can use "Dual-channel DDR3 Memory Controller supports DDR3-1333 and DDR3-1600 memory". Is that the only RAM that can be used with the 3570k?
As for cooling, I have seen many people recommend the Cooler Master fan http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065 and I like the looks of it because seems like the fan can be very easily changed if need be without removing the heatsink from the motherboard. Does that fan/heatsink add a lot of weight to the motherboard?
Also, does the 2500k have an integrated memory controller? I notice the 3570k says it does but under Details on it's Newegg page http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116504 it says can use "Dual-channel DDR3 Memory Controller supports DDR3-1333 and DDR3-1600 memory". Is that the only RAM that can be used with the 3570k?
As for cooling, I have seen many people recommend the Cooler Master fan http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065 and I like the looks of it because seems like the fan can be very easily changed if need be without removing the heatsink from the motherboard. Does that fan/heatsink add a lot of weight to the motherboard?