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Walrus · Jun 1, 2012, 05:08 PM

Ordering full PC in three days, but then thought what Generation of I5 do i want?
I am mainly using this computer for gaming and intend on overclocking, and I am not using liquid cooling (but my case has many fans (CM-Storm Scout).
If you would advice me to go with the 3570k (Ivy), what series of motherboard do I want? A z77 or a z68 gen3.
It is only a matter of 25$ so price is not a factor.
Build:
Gtx 670 ftw 2gb
Intel I5 (2nd or 3rd gen)
SSD- corsair force gt 120gb
8gb corsair vengence
tx650w corsair
Windows home premium
WD Caviar Black 500 gb
Samsung 22x DVD burner
Cooler Master hyper 212 evo
CM-Storm Scout case

Thanks,
Walrus

Jun 1, 2012, 05:08 PM	#1
Walrus Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Posts: 34 (0.08/day) Thanks: 41 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I5-2500k vs 3570k(Sandy vs Ivy) Ordering full PC in three days, but then thought what Generation of I5 do i want? I am mainly using this computer for gaming and intend on overclocking, and I am not using liquid cooling (but my case has many fans (CM-Storm Scout). If you would advice me to go with the 3570k (Ivy), what series of motherboard do I want? A z77 or a z68 gen3. It is only a matter of 25$ so price is not a factor. Build: Gtx 670 ftw 2gb Intel I5 (2nd or 3rd gen) SSD- corsair force gt 120gb 8gb corsair vengence tx650w corsair Windows home premium WD Caviar Black 500 gb Samsung 22x DVD burner Cooler Master hyper 212 evo CM-Storm Scout case Thanks, Walrus Last edited by Walrus; Jun 1, 2012 at 05:24 PM.