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another CPU dilema

sybaris

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Hmmm I noticed that CPU prices generally have rocketed and by a fair amount too. So in deciding what to buy, I am now more unsure than before.

For an all round PC that does some pretty heavy number crunching stuff and gaming, occasionally runs a VM machine, web deign and some graphical and desktop publishing I need to decide which cpu is right. I also want to clock it to get it to around 4.5 ghz (or more).

Should I go for an i5 3570k, i7 3770k or switch to AMD 8350?
Im upgrading form a q9550
 
The i7 would be the best bet. The i5 would certainly do the job very well, but the i7 is the one if you do a lot of crunching.
Sadly, Intel's cpus currently outperform AMD's when it comes to raw grunt- AMDs can be pretty effective for certain specific applications, but for most purposes you'd be better spending the extra on the Intel chips.
(I'm a long-standing AMD fan, and it pains me to say that- I'm now an Intel boy...).
Both the i5 and i7 (K-series) will clock to 4.5GHz no problem.
 
I had a feeling it would be the 3770k, guess I will have to wait for the pound to do a little better against the dollar before buying.
 
then inetl i5 3570k runs really well overclocked at aprox 4.6ghz and doesnt seem to heat up much if youve got a water cooler or a really good fan
 
ive had an old pc for about 5 years now and im goung to build another one soon, i will definetly be using the i5 3570k, its not from personal experience as ive had a very old pc, its what ive heard and seen from some of my freinds who have used and using 3570k's
 
i would have thought going to SE with 3820 would be more beneficial for the ops needs ,and can be overclocked to 4.8hz and higher if done right .

you can pick up good x79 boards pretty cheap too .

the i7 3820 is cheaper than the i5 3770 . but the x79 boards are much dearer , but it will be future proof as after haswell is released the Ivybridge-E x79 will be released ..and will be 8 and 10 core .
 
If if makes anything clearer, I normally upgrade every 5 years or so. So regardless of which board I get, next upgrade will be new tech anyway. I will be using one of those Corsair water coolers, an H80 or H100.
 
killswitch73 said:
only rumors
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Those "rumors" are based on solid info that's internal to Intel however, as it stands right this second Intel's plan (unless something new has been added that hasn't managed to leak out yet) is currently to release IB-E CPU's in Q3/Q4, with some new SB-E CPU's before then (3820/3930K replacements and the 3980X)
 
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ubersonic said:
Those "rumors" are based on solid info that's internal to Intel however, as it stands right this second Intel's plan (unless something new has been added that hasn't managed to leak out yet) is currently to release IB-E CPU's in Q3/Q4, with some new SB-E CPU's before then (3820/3930K replacements and the 3980X)
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And that is what i was saying , i was saying its only rumors that they will skip the IB-E ..i want the chip to come out as i plan on spending big money on a new x79 board as soon as EVGA release the X79 dark.
 
i5/i7 id wait 4/3months till haswell as prices on current gen will most likely drop as such that would be the ideal time to upgrade saving you some money and netting you the best performance gain

A note on which ix processor to go for, im super happy with my i5 3570k but if you can afford it an i7 would be slightly better
 
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