i5 3570 vs i5 3570k

[AKRedden]

I'm in the process of building a gaming pc. I acidently bought the 3750 with the intentions of getting 3750k (it was late, I was tired, mistakes happen). I can send the CPU back and get it replaced with the unlocked version but my question is, would it actually be worth it? In the long run, I'd have the option to overclock my CPU but would it be worth the trouble of getting it RMA'd, waiting and waiting, just to get the unlocked version?

Any opinions are welcomed. Thanks.

 

[larrym]

If you have a z77 MOBO then yes, else not really.

 

[JKatwyopc]

If you are planning to overclock then the i5-3570K is what you need, however, you didn't list any of the other parts you have. If you ordered a Z77 based motherboard(or other motherbard that can OC using the CPU multiplier) then you should probably go ahead and RMA the CPU and get the i5-3570K.

 

[AKRedden]

It is a Z77 based motherboard. Sorry, I didn't post any other parts. This is my first big, complete build. I've never overclocked before and a buddy of mine said it would be a good idea to take that route. I'm not an extreme enthusiast but more of a gamer looking for a good build.

 

[J_E_D_70]

Z77 or Z75 mobo will get you a max turbo on two cores of 4.2GHz (four cores at 4.0GHz) with the non-K. With cheap air you should be able to get 4.3-4.4 on all four cores on K, up to maybe 4.7-4.8 with high end air or water. So, how much OC do you need?

 

[PsyKhiqZero]

I'd say yes, provided you have or plan to get a Z77/75 based motherboard. For me overclocking is useful late in the systems life, 3-5 years from when it was new. It can help give it that extra bit of power to push high end graphics cards.

On the other side I would look at the total cost to return and upgrade to the 3570k. If they charge a 15% restocking fee, plus shipping and the 20 dollar difference between the 2 CPU's that's 70 dollars. If your on a tight budget and have yet to buy the other parts that money is better spent else where.

 

[bryonhowley]

Unless you really intend to OC the CPU I would not worry about it as that CPU will be able to handle any game depending on the GPU you got.

 

[AKRedden]

Let me list out everything so far:

That i5 that is the conversation
ASRock Extreme 4 Mobo
MSI GTX 670 Powered Edition
Corsair HX750W (80+Gold) PSU
Inside a NZXT Phantom 410
(and other parts like CD drives and case fans and heat sinks)
(and memory is 8GB Corsair Vengeance RAM and 1TB WD Caviar Black)

The processor was the only screw up on my part. I know a lot of games are going to be more GPU intensive than CPU and that is my dilemma. Is it worth the cost and time to send it back to have the ability to overclock? Or should I stick with what I have so far and wait until it's necessary to upgrade?

 

[larrym]

To me it would be worth it. But I would just return the non k and order a new 3570K so I would not have to wait the extra time. To others, they may not bother. But I would want the choice to oc.

 

[AKRedden]

Problem is that you can't get it refunded, only replaced (if applicable), or RMA'd, from my understanding. It came from Newegg.com.

 

[larrym]

Here is neweggs return policy..
http://www.newegg.com/HelpInfo/ReturnPolicy.aspx

Standard Return Policy
Return for refund within: 30 days
Return for replacement within: 30 days
Restocking Fee: Yes

 

[AKRedden]

I misread that. I read it as they don't refund CPU's because that would make sense to have the label "Non-refundable" on it. It's still a very shifty policy with the wording.

I'll get it switched out. Thanks everyone for the help.