I'm trying to decide between the 3570K and the 2500K. I would prefer to get the IB chip. My goal is to OC as high as possible using a Hyper 212 EVO so as to run Dolphin well.
I know what 4.5ghz using an air cooler seems to be the norm with a 2500K, so my question is what kind of OC I can expect with air cooling using a 3570K? Increasing the voltage on IB doesn't appear to be a good idea. Will I be able to at least hit 4.4ghz without the need for exotic cooling? Thanks.
You should be able to get to 4.4 on the 3570K with manageable heat/power and thus get better performance at the 2500K's standard 4.5ghz oc.
What made you go with the DDR3 1066 instead of 1600?
I think even CAS 9 1600 would outperform CAS 7 1066. And is only $10 more. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231429
I'm assuming this is what you bought.
My knowledge is based on hearsay and this chart, so I could be wrong.
I'm not sure how component pricing works-- will the ivy bridge release mean the sandy bridge processors will get a price cut?
Sorry Gaf but this is beyond me. In layman's terms, what does Ivy-Bridge mean for me and why should I care?
God I need to keep up with technology. I understand as we progress things get better tho
In layman's terms, it's Intel's latest processor. What does it mean? Increased graphics if you're using a laptop or integrated graphics. Increased profits for Intel since it's a smaller process and they can manufacture more for less. For everyone else? No much. It's basically identical to Sandy Bridge. Still the best CPU on the market, but not really any better than the previous model.
Is it worth selling my 2500k to upgrade to 3770k?
Is it worth selling my 2500k to upgrade to 3770k?
Damn I missed that.... Rush ordering at 5am...
Worth ordering the 1600 and just sending back the 1066 when it arrives?
I personally would want the 1600. It's only $10 more, and I think most people you see with Ivy Bridge builds are going to be running at least 1600.
But if you don't want to deal with sending it back, try pestering people here and in the "I Need a New PC!" thread until you find out what difference it will make. I've seen other people argue faster RAM these days isn't good for anything (except better numbers in benchmarks). I don't know if you would notice a big real-world increase in performance. Depending on what you do with your 3770k, I don't know if there would be bandwidth issues or such with lower frequency RAM. I'm not as knowledgeable in the subject as I would like to be.
I went ahead and ordered the 1600, I will send the 1066 back when it arrives.
I have never returned anything via newegg, how smooth is the process?
Nope
to expound on that a little, you're looking at basically a 5% increase in raw power going from Sandy Bridge->Ivy Bridge. sometime a bit more, some times a bit less, but Ivy Bridge is basically Intel just shrinking Sandy Bridge down to 22nm. next in line is Haswell (codename,) which is more than just a lithographic shrink; an actual new architecture which should bring some real performance benefits.
but that's sometime in 2013. so for now you can feel good going with either of the "Bridges."
Native USB 3.0 is part of the new Z77 chipset, not IB. IB only provides the PCIe 3.0 interface. I hope I got that right now, because I confused it as well.It's also the first chip with native USB 3.0, as well as PCI-E 3.0, FWIW.
Native USB 3.0 is part of the new Z77 chipset, not IB. IB only provides the PCIe 3.0 interface. I hope I got that right now, because I confused it as well.
No, Core 2 Duos were on Socket 775. Whole new socket 1155 and mobo needed for i5/i7s.
fuck me
You have to have Ivy Bridge AND Z77 for native support.
Expansion Slots:
2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8, red) *2
1 x PCIe 2.0 x4 (black)
1 x mini-PCIe 2.0 x1 *3
Note: *2: PCIe3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ Processors.
USB Ports Intel® Z77 chipset :
4 x USB 3.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board)
Intel® Z77 chipset :
8 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, black+white, 4 at mid-board)
ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller :
2 x USB 3.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue)
I went ahead and ordered the 1600, I will send the 1066 back when it arrives.
I have never returned anything via newegg, how smooth is the process?
Not according to Asus or Intel.
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Ahhh. So you're right. I always understood it as the USB 3.0 controller being a part of Ivy Bridge, not the chipset. But it is a chipset feature! Sorry for spreading misinformation. :(
My 3770k just shipped today, should have it tomorrow! Last piece to my new Gaming rig. Then starts the stress of building the whole thing!
to expound on that a little, you're looking at basically a 5% increase in raw power going from Sandy Bridge->Ivy Bridge. sometime a bit more, some times a bit less, but Ivy Bridge is basically Intel just shrinking Sandy Bridge down to 22nm. next in line is Haswell (codename,) which is more than just a lithographic shrink; an actual new architecture which should bring some real performance benefits.
but that's sometime in 2013. so for now you can feel good going with either of the "Bridges."
Ahhh. So you're right. I always understood it as the USB 3.0 controller being a part of Ivy Bridge, not the chipset. But it is a chipset feature! Sorry for spreading misinformation.
Any suggestions for Z77 mobos?
OK guys simple question....
Is it worth upgrading from an Intel Core i7 950 OC'ed to 4.0Ghz, to either a Sandy Bridge or Ivy Bridge? My Core i7 950 runs very well and temps are good under load. Worth it?
Little bump just to show some amazing improvements in temps just replacing the thermal paste inside IHS. Up to 20ºC.
So 22nm tech is fine after all.