2600k Vs. i7-3770K: Who has the faster OC speed?

[thefisherman]

Hey guys I have a 2600k and I was considering upgrading to a 3770k. I'm running a 2600k at 5.1 with a EK water cooling setup. My questions is does any one have any insight as to weather or not I will be able to achieve higher clock speeds with the 3770k? I'm reading a lot of conflicted options its becoming a little confusing.

Also does any one think it might be worth it to wait for Ivy Bridge E? I just don't think the LGA 2011 is going to have the longevity of the 1155 and at 400$ a pop for these ROG motherboards I want them to last. But if any one has an opinion about that I would like to hear it.

I run a lot of programs that are made for multi-threading so please spare me the "get a 2500k".

Thanks in advance for advice.

 

[henydiah]

3770k faster than 2600K

 

[wanderer11]

I would stay stick with what you have. There isn't enough of a difference in the 3770k to warrant an upgrade. It's your money though so it will be a tiny bit more powerful.

 

[redeemer]

Stay with the 2600k, theres no way you going to hit 5.1 24/7 on a i7 3770k, unless its chilled!

 

[thefisherman]

Thanks redeemer that's what I was wondering if I could push my over clock harder on a 3770k.

 

[dextermat]

+1 2600k

 

[redeemer]

Thanks redeemer that's what I was wondering if I could push my over clock harder on a 3770k.

Ivy heats up like crazy after 1.385-1.39v, it does have a higher multiplier and is capable of higher OC than your i7 2600k but only under extreme cooling if you have a i7 2600k than the i7 3770k is pointless. I tried a i7 3770k @ 5ghz 1.53v and it reached 100c on a H100 The only time I would recommend an Ivy is if your build a new system from scratch. If your itching for a new cpu cause of E-Peen or you want to hit higher overclocks than grab the i7 2700k and sell your i7 2600k. Most seem to get their 2700k's to 5ghz+ on air low volts.


Even if you De-lid the 3770k you wont be abble to exceed your current 2600k overclock!

Keep what you have until Haswell comes out

 

[thefisherman]

Perfect brother thanks a lot. Good advice I'll definitely wait for haswell. I'm sure the 1150 board's will go for a while. Thanks again.

 

[thefisherman]

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