Building my first DIY desktop. Could use some advice.

[Judas2021]

I'm on Newegg looking to build my first DIY gaming desktop and I'm trying to decide on a CPU. I've decided to go with the Intel i5 since I hear it performs almost identical to the i7, and I don't plan to do any video/audio editing. I see that some of these CPUs have integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics, Intel HD 2500, Intel HD 4000). What is the difference between these and do I even need to have it since I plan to buy a graphics card later?

 

[Jameson Clark]

you don't need to worry about integrated graphics since you will be getting a gpu, just ignore them

 

[sunder25]

What's your budget?

 

[Blecter]

If you are going to be using an AMD/nVidia video card from the get go, then you don't need to worry about integrated graphics. I never even installed the drivers for them.

 

[Judas2021]

you don't need to worry about integrated graphics since you will be getting a gpu, just ignore them

I put this one in my wish list:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116504

It has overclock capability while the others don't. I'm not looking to max out the latest graphics demanding games like Crysis or The Witcher, but I want to be able to play games like Guild Wars 2, and Skyrim on high to max resolution and quality. Is the overclock even necessary?

 

[sunder25]

Right now you really don't need to overclock the 4670k to play anything at ultra detail, graphic cards are what make the difference.

 

[Judas2021]

What's your budget?

I want to spend 600-700 on a mid-level gaming desktop. Only looking to play games like Skyrim, Wildstar, and Guild Wars on the higher end graphics settings. Nothing too crazy.

 

[Jameson Clark]

if your budget is 600-700 a 4670k might not be the right choice for you. I use the 3570k and with an overclock can just about match a 4670k but might still be a bit high for you

 

[Judas2021]

if your budget is 600-700 a 4670k might not be the right choice for you.

I'm looking at:

Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 77W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4000

 

[sunder25]

if your budget is 600-700 a 4670k might not be the right choice for you.

I'm looking at:

Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 77W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4000

Think more like amd fx 6350

 

[Jameson Clark]

I noticed and updated my comment just not quite before you saw it. my advice would be to use pcpartpicker.com to keep your build in one place and to gauge how much you are spending. it may be difficult to get the 3570k and all the other components you want under your budget. an AMD 8320 or 6300 may be more your price range