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Which generation of processor?

  • 30-09-2013 11:14am
    #1
    Patrick 1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 153 ✭✭


    My PC is a bit out dated at this stage so I'm going to go for a new processor and motherboard. Ideally I want it for playing high end games. As a result I'll be going with a 3570k or a 4570k, so my question is which processor? Then which motherboard would best fit this for overclocking. The cooler I would be going for is the corsair h80.
    So any recommendations in terms of 3XXX vs 4XXX?


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  • #2
    Genghiz Cohen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,182 ✭✭✭Genghiz Cohen


    Patrick 1 wrote: »
    My PC is a bit out dated at this stage so I'm going to go for a new processor and motherboard. Ideally I want it for playing high end games. As a result I'll be going with a 3570k or a 4570k, so my question is which processor? Then which motherboard would best fit this for overclocking. The cooler I would be going for is the corsair h80.
    So any recommendations in terms of 3XXX vs 4XXX?

    As long as you get the high end of the series I doubt you'll notice too much difference.

    Im on a 2500k and maxing games without overclocking.

    I'd say get whichever is cheaper maybe skip the H80 (some people say they are quite loud) get a Hyper 212 Evo and put more money into your graphics.


  • #3
    Patrick 1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 153 ✭✭Patrick 1


    Genghiz Cohen wrote: »
    As long as you get the high end of the series I doubt you'll notice too much difference.

    Im on a 2500k and maxing games without overclocking.

    I'd say get whichever is cheaper maybe skip the H80 (some people say they are quite loud) get a Hyper 212 Evo and put more money into your graphics.

    Rocking a 7970 at the moment and I'm rather happy with it, must go look into that Hyper 212, thanks for the advice.


  • #4
    BloodBath
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,299 ✭✭✭✭BloodBath


    Might as well grab the 4670k. Pretty much any socket 1150 Z87 board will net you good overclocks with a 212 evo. I'd expect around 4.4 - 4.5hz.


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