Intel core i5-7600 or the i5-7600k?

[mrsabroe5]

Is there any defference between the 7600k or the 7600?
And Will i be able to install them?
Motherboard - Asus B250M-K Prime

 

[TJ Hooker]

7600k has slightly higher clock speed, is overclockable (although not with your motherboard), and does not come with a stock cooler. Either would work with your motherboard.

 

[feelinfroggy777]

The "k" chip is an unlocked CPU, meaning it can be overclocked. The non "k" is a locked chip and cant be overclocked. Both chips will work on the B250 board, but the B250 chipset does not support overclocking. So if you get the 7600k and put it on the B250 board, you wont be able to use the overclocking feature. Basically, you will be paying for something you cant use.

If I were you, I would get the 7600 to pair with that board.

Additionally, you should only get either of these CPUs if they are a good prices as the i3 8100 has replaced these CPUs and they are $130 MSRP.

 

[faalin]

both cpus will fit in that board. You will not be able to Overclock ether of them, that said the 7600k gives you a higher stock base and boost speed over the 7600.

The 7600k carries a higher TDP which means it will run hotter and also does not come with a cooler so you will have to buy and aftermarket cooler for it, something like a Cryorig H7.

 

[eszed556]

The K means that the multiplier on the processor is unlocked by the manufacturer and can be overclocked.

Yes, both processors are supported by your motherboard. Verified here https://www.asus.com/ph/Motherboards/PRIME-B250M-K/HelpDesk_CPU/

 

[mrsabroe5]

The "k" chip is an unlocked CPU, meaning it can be overclocked. The non "k" is a locked chip and cant be overclocked. Both chips will work on the B250 board, but the B250 chipset does not support overclocking. So if you get the 7600k and put it on the B250 board, you wont be able to use the overclocking feature. Basically, you will be paying for something you cant use.

If I were you, I would get the 7600 to pair with that board.

Additionally, you should only get either of these CPUs if they are a good prices as the i3 8100 has replaced these CPUs and they are $130 MSRP.

I already have a stock cooler from my last CPU, Can i use that for my i5-7600k?

 

[mrsabroe5]

7600k has slightly higher clock speed, is overclockable (although not with your motherboard), and does not come with a stock cooler. Either would work with your motherboard.

So it will work with the i5-7600k?

 

[mrsabroe5]

The K means that the multiplier on the processor is unlocked by the manufacturer and can be overclocked.

Yes, both processors are supported by your motherboard. Verified here https://www.asus.com/ph/Motherboards/PRIME-B250M-K/HelpDesk_CPU/

Thx bro

 

[TJ Hooker]

Yes. But you will not be able to overclock it, which is the main advantage of a "K" CPU.

What was your last CPU?

 

[mrsabroe5]

Yes. But you will not be able to overclock it, which is the main advantage of a "K" CPU.

What was your last CPU?

I3-7100 kaby lake

 

[TJ Hooker]

The 7100 has a 51W TDP, the 7600k is 91W. I doubt your stock cooler would be sufficient, and if it was it would likely be very noisy.

 

[mrsabroe5]

The 7100 has a 51W TDP, the 7600k is 91W. I doubt your stock cooler would be sufficient, and if it was it would likely be very noisy.

Will this Work? - Cryorig H7 cooler?

 

[TJ Hooker]

Yup, that would be a great choice.