I thought that the only difference between the 2 processors was that one could be overclocked and the other couldnt. Now after doing some googling, Im not sure anymore.
I bought an OEM HP desktop and since I still have my warranty year in effect I call them. The csr told me that according to my pc specs I could upgrade to any of these processors:
Processor upgrade information
Socket type: LGA 1155
Motherboard supports the following processor upgrades:
Processor TDP
Core i7-2600 (Sandy Bridge) quad core 95W
Core i7-2600s (Sandy Bridge) quad core 65W
Core i5-2500 (Sandy Bridge) quad core 95W
Core i5-2500s (Sandy Bridge) quad core 65W
Core i5-2500t (Sandy Bridge) quad core 45W
Core i5-2400 (Sandy Bridge) quad core 95W
Core i5-2400s (Sandy Bridge) quad core 65W
Core i5-2390t (Sandy Bridge) quad core 35W
Core i5-2300 (Sandy Bridge) quad core 95W
Core i3-2120 (Sandy Bridge) dual core 65W
Core i3-2100 (Sandy Bridge) dual core 65W
Core i3-2100t (Sandy Bridge) dual core 35W
I was concerned I may lose my copy of windows 7, that I had to reflash the bios, etc ... but the assistant told me that as long as I upgrade using one of the processors on top I will be fine. Just plug and boom, done. He tried to sell me an i5-2500s over the phone, but I told him I wasnt concerned about the power consumption since I was going to get a better one anyways.
Now my question is if I can get a 2500k and have no problems with it, and treat it like it was a "normal" 2500. The latter one is not on sale anymore anywhere, so Im not sure whats the best option for me.
I bought an OEM HP desktop and since I still have my warranty year in effect I call them. The csr told me that according to my pc specs I could upgrade to any of these processors:
Processor upgrade information
Socket type: LGA 1155
Motherboard supports the following processor upgrades:
Processor TDP
Core i7-2600 (Sandy Bridge) quad core 95W
Core i7-2600s (Sandy Bridge) quad core 65W
Core i5-2500 (Sandy Bridge) quad core 95W
Core i5-2500s (Sandy Bridge) quad core 65W
Core i5-2500t (Sandy Bridge) quad core 45W
Core i5-2400 (Sandy Bridge) quad core 95W
Core i5-2400s (Sandy Bridge) quad core 65W
Core i5-2390t (Sandy Bridge) quad core 35W
Core i5-2300 (Sandy Bridge) quad core 95W
Core i3-2120 (Sandy Bridge) dual core 65W
Core i3-2100 (Sandy Bridge) dual core 65W
Core i3-2100t (Sandy Bridge) dual core 35W
I was concerned I may lose my copy of windows 7, that I had to reflash the bios, etc ... but the assistant told me that as long as I upgrade using one of the processors on top I will be fine. Just plug and boom, done. He tried to sell me an i5-2500s over the phone, but I told him I wasnt concerned about the power consumption since I was going to get a better one anyways.
Now my question is if I can get a 2500k and have no problems with it, and treat it like it was a "normal" 2500. The latter one is not on sale anymore anywhere, so Im not sure whats the best option for me.