What do you think of my CPU?

[Shadow_07]

Hey all, I mentioned in another thread a couple of days ago, That I was building a new multi purpose (Gaming, browsing, etc.) desktop computer with a Core I5 "Ivy bridge" 3550 CPU, 3.3 up to 3.7GHZ to replace my 2003 Celeron computer.

Now I just wanted to know what you think of this CPU, Because I would really like to hear some professional feedback on it, such as how it is for money value, future proofing and technology compared to others of its range.

I tried surfing the net for a while and all I really keep getting are various enthusiast benchmarks which don't really apply to an everyday user such as myself, I also couldn't particularly find anyone who actually talks about the pros and cons of the CPU itself without comparing it to some ridiculously priced I7, so now I'm hoping to get a professional opinion on THIS CPU.

Please note that I don't intend to OC it, so before you go any further I'm not interested in the -K series.

And I Thank you for your swift responses.

 

[thently]

You did not tell us how much you spent but it is a good CPU it will last you 3/4 years of normal use. You have stated you are not an enthusiast so it is more than enough cpu to do anything you would need it to. with a good GPU it is even a good gaming cpu better than any AMD option for the moment. go for it. If you are getting a ?77 motherboard you can overclock this a little 4 turbo multipliers so you even have a little bit of play there for the future.

Thent

 

[Shadow_07]

You did not tell us how much you spent but it is a good CPU it will last you 3/4 years of normal use. You have stated you are not an enthusiast so it is more than enough cpu to do anything you would need it to. with a good GPU it is even a good gaming cpu better than any AMD option for the moment. go for it. If you are getting a ?77 motherboard you can overclock this a little 4 turbo multipliers so you even have a little bit of play there for the future.

Thent

Oh sorry about that, I got it for $205, And Unfortunately I already got an Intel DH67CL motherboard to run it on, but as I said I'm not really into playing with speeds and stuff so it should be enough.

 

[thently]

For sure you will be happy I got the 3570 and am loving it.

Thent

 

[Apex_Impulse]

The only downside with with that choice is it isn't future proof- the LGA 1155 socket is going to be phased out next gen. You'll have to get a new motherboard if you want that sort of an upgrade when Haswell comes out.

 

[Shadow_07]

The only downside with with that choice is it isn't future proof- the LGA 1155 socket is going to be phased out next gen. You'll have to get a new motherboard if you want that sort of an upgrade when Haswell comes out.

Well, I'm not really one who chases technology to be honest, Because you will never be up to date for too long, So In my view, once its there, it will sit there for about 6 years, So I don't think I will have that problem.

 

[rolli59]

It is a fine choice in CPU especially looking at what it is replacing. It will last you just as many years, just make sure your Intel board has a BIOS that supports Ivy Bridge being a H67 chipset board

 

[FinneousPJ]

Yes it's a great choice.

 

[Shadow_07]

Well seems like it was a good choice after all, Thanks guys for all your feedback.