[MEGATHREAD] Personal Computer - Updated builds thanks to Logical Increments

[Zacks]

How can I identify an CPU using current gen or last gen tech, it says 4'th gen on the description page for the Haswell CPU's on Newegg.

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[ShadowsfeaR]

why are you getting last gen cpu
get the newest gen i5 4670k (has a different socket though)
750w for a single card is way too much. 500w should be good (unless you are planning on adding extra video cards)

Because newer isn't always better. The 3570k has a reputation of being one of the most reliable and overclockable CPU's on the market.

[Nikolan]

Because newer isn't always better. The 3570k has a reputation of being one of the most reliable and overclockable CPU's on the market.

I have a 3570k OC'd at 4GHz and its great

[Hiiro326]

Because newer isn't always better. The 3570k has a reputation of being one of the most reliable and overclockable CPU's on the market.

That's what people told me, and I'm going to be getting another graphics card after a few months, to add on.

[Titanium Man]

Because newer isn't always better. The 3570k has a reputation of being one of the most reliable and overclockable CPU's on the market.

and how exactly is the 4670k worse (its actually better in every aspect)
and also if he gets the newest-gen, he'll be able to upgrade to next-gen broadwell line of cpus when they come out, while if he gets ivy bridge hes stuck with it forever

[Cut Glass]

Umm...

[Treynolds416]

and how exactly is the 4670k worse (its actually better in every aspect)
and also if he gets the newest-gen, he'll be able to upgrade to next-gen broadwell line of cpus when they come out, while if he gets ivy bridge hes stuck with it forever

It's better, but you're also paying a sizeable premium for it as well as a more expensive motherboard
If you're not planning on selling your old parts as soon as broadwell comes out and rebuying, there's really no use for the 4670k excepting bragging rights

The 4770k is different, if you're already fluffing your money to get the absolute best possible performance out of your cpu sub-$400, it's a better pick than the 3770k

[Titanium Man]

If you're not planning on selling your old parts as soon as broadwell comes out and rebuying, there's really no use for the 4670k excepting bragging rights

youre going to spend more money if you buy 3570, then sell it for a way lower price so someone buys it, then buying a new 4670k setup, instead of straight up buying the 4670k
at least im pretty sure

[Treynolds416]

youre going to spend more money if you buy 3570, then sell it for a way lower price so someone buys it, then buying a new 4670k setup, instead of straight up buying the 4670k
at least im pretty sure

Most people don't resell their parts after a year.

[Titanium Man]

youll spend even more money if you resell it in like 4 years. i'd just go with newest gen if I can

[Treynolds416]

youll spend even more money if you resell it in like 4 years. i'd just go with newest gen if I can

Sorry, but I really don't think that's true. Anyone who cares about whichever generation it is in 4 years won't want either, they'll have their current gen cpu that outperforms both

[SPooK]

youll spend even more money if you resell it in like 4 years. i'd just go with newest gen if I can

nope

[Racerboy]

hooked up my 2 top intake fans today, click for 2 more pictures



yes, that is a Bitfenix Prodigy M case.

[Teneksi]

So I was looking at the GTX 770, and people saying they had problems with powering it properly if they didn't have a single 12V rail with at least 42 amps. My current PSU has several of them at 22 or 25 or so amps. So, I figure, ok, I'll get a new one, make sure I'm well in the clear with wattage, single rail, 12V@56A, looks good.

Let's compare the 770 to the 560 I bought. Oh, look, it uses PCIe 3.0 where the old one uses 2... Hmm. I check the motherboard.

2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots (PCIE2/PCIE4: single at x16 (PCIE2) / x8 (PCIE4), or dual at x8 (PCIE2) / x8 (PCIE4)) (PCI Express 3.0 with Intel Ivy Bridge CPU, PCI Express 2.0 with Intel Sandy Bridge CPU)

Huh... I check-- Yeah, my processor is sandy bridge.

So...

1) My processor is sandy bridge
2) My motherboard says it uses PCIe 3.0 with Ivy Bridge and PCIe 2.0 with Sandy Bridge
3) My planned graphics card uses PCIe 3.0

If this means what I think it means, I'm going to end up replacing everything but my hard drives and the case.

Is my budget forgeted?

[Titanium Man]

pci e 3.0 cards are compatible with pci e 2.0 slots
no, you're not forgeted