- Jan 17, 2009
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Hey, guys!
I know there is a huge number of threads already covering this topic, including one created and that's still in the very first page, it's just because I didn't feel like hijacking his thread, and I have a very specific set of questions. Also, sorry for my english, I hope to be at least comprehensible.
I'm moving from my granpa Q6600 - RIP, my dear friend - to a new rig and I'm definitely getting either the i5 2500k or 3570k. Thing is, in my country the i5 2500k costs about $285 while the 3570k costs $320. Importing is not an option because we must pay an additional 60% of the product price in taxes!! I'd be eternally glad if you guys could send a SEAL squad to bust some caps on all of our s***** bureacrauts. [/rant]
I'm leaning towards the 2500k because it's not only cheaper, but I loved all the raving reviews on newegg. BUT, I have also seen a lot of people saying that the 3570k should be considered because of more effective OCs, and also for the sake of being the newer technology.
Some things to consider:
- I don't plan to game on it at all anytime soon, maybe some old games, but nothing fancy until GTAV comes out. I'll use the integrated GPU for a while. Before it come out, I'll probably acquire a cost-effective, mid to high end card.
- I'll use it specifically for multiple virtual machines, 3 running simultaneously at most. Also, I'm intent to OC both processors because it's just a too good opportunity to pass by, but only to a safer then safe level (I wouldn't raise the voltages on the 3570k, for example, and wouldn't bother to raise the 2500k over 4.2~4.5Ghz). I'd be glad if you guys could tell me if the differences on power consumption on 24/7 should be relevant.
- I'm not sure if other specs matter, but I'll be acquiring a set of 2x4GB @1600 (still undecided), a good mobo for OC but also looking for cost effectiveness, and I'll be using the HD3000~4000 for a while as mentioned before.
Sorry for taking too long guys, I must stress that I'm very insecure here about which one to pick... Peace
I know there is a huge number of threads already covering this topic, including one created and that's still in the very first page, it's just because I didn't feel like hijacking his thread, and I have a very specific set of questions. Also, sorry for my english, I hope to be at least comprehensible.
I'm moving from my granpa Q6600 - RIP, my dear friend - to a new rig and I'm definitely getting either the i5 2500k or 3570k. Thing is, in my country the i5 2500k costs about $285 while the 3570k costs $320. Importing is not an option because we must pay an additional 60% of the product price in taxes!! I'd be eternally glad if you guys could send a SEAL squad to bust some caps on all of our s***** bureacrauts. [/rant]
I'm leaning towards the 2500k because it's not only cheaper, but I loved all the raving reviews on newegg. BUT, I have also seen a lot of people saying that the 3570k should be considered because of more effective OCs, and also for the sake of being the newer technology.
Some things to consider:
- I don't plan to game on it at all anytime soon, maybe some old games, but nothing fancy until GTAV comes out. I'll use the integrated GPU for a while. Before it come out, I'll probably acquire a cost-effective, mid to high end card.
- I'll use it specifically for multiple virtual machines, 3 running simultaneously at most. Also, I'm intent to OC both processors because it's just a too good opportunity to pass by, but only to a safer then safe level (I wouldn't raise the voltages on the 3570k, for example, and wouldn't bother to raise the 2500k over 4.2~4.5Ghz). I'd be glad if you guys could tell me if the differences on power consumption on 24/7 should be relevant.
- I'm not sure if other specs matter, but I'll be acquiring a set of 2x4GB @1600 (still undecided), a good mobo for OC but also looking for cost effectiveness, and I'll be using the HD3000~4000 for a while as mentioned before.
Sorry for taking too long guys, I must stress that I'm very insecure here about which one to pick... Peace
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