I5 3450 vs i5 3570

[Ajanth]

Hi, Just wondering before I purchase If i should get the 3570 since on newegg.ca it is the about the same price($5 more) as the 3450 with a discount code. And if I do get it, will my motherboard be compatible with it and the rest of my parts. Thank you.
http://pcpartpicker.com/ca/p/g4DG

 

[Ajanth]

Someone please help, I need to start ordering

 

[kanoobie]

Normally the difference between the price of the two chips isn't $5. But, if you are not planning on overclocking, either chip and your motherboard is good. If the discount code is only for the chip then yea the $5 upgrade is worth it, but if you can use your code towards another purchase at newegg I would use the code on other stuff.

 

[malbluff]

The 3570 is much the better processor, so, if similar price, a better choice. Couple of other minor points. I take it you have made a conscious decision not to overclock. If your budget will allow, try to squeeze in an SSD. They really do make a difference to performance. Well worth the cost, obviously assuming you can afford it, in the first place.

 

[vitornob]

For 5 dollars? Get the 3570. It worths

 

[Ajanth]

ok thank you if get the 3570, do i have to change my motherboard? And yeah, I have no plan on overclocking since I know that I'm not gonna be doing anything that requires me to overclock until I finish high school(3-4 years)

 

[kanoobie]

the motherboard you picked works for either CPU

 

[kanoobie]

No, you can even go a little lower on the wattage for the PSU and opt for a bronze efficiency power supply

 

[Ajanth]

and do i have to upgrade my PSU to 650W?

 

[Ajanth]

no, I'm not gonna crossfire or overclock just gonna use it as an everyday gaming computer maximum 2-3 hours per day (mom wont let me go on for longer)

 

[kanoobie]

are you going to crossfire? If you are, then maybe

forgot to mention that

 

[kanoobie]

then you are good to go

 

[Ajanth]

thanks man, i really appreciate it

 

[Ajanth]

Best answer selected by Ajanth.