Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 Quad-Core Desktop Processor

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This is a great CPU to use for overclocking, as it is easy to overclock and does not get too hot while doing so.

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I was using an AMD 965 for awhile, but I found after I upgraded to the AMD 7970, I was being bottle necked by the CPU. After I upgraded to this, games like BF3 saw a significant increase in framerate.If you're building a new system or looking to upgrade your CPU, I recommend this one.

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Paired with a Sabertooth z77 and a Corsair H100, this CPU is a true performer at a great price. I have it overclocked running stable at 4.5Ghzw1.195v. Runs nice and cool as well with the H100.

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A very good processor. go sour a good motherboard P8Z77 Pro-V! it gives very good quality and price performance

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After the bulldozer fiasco, I decided that I would buy an ivy bridge system and I'm glad I did. Coming from a phenom II this processor is leagues ahead. You pay a little more and get a lot more. Processor will stay cool on a modest or moderate OC. I was shocked that I managed to OC it to 4ghz and undervolt it to 990mV.

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A valuable CPU which has a good speed. Good OC features. working very well till now(~1month). Recommend when it is on sale/in bundle. Not recommend if not going to OC(I5 3450 would be good enough).

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This processor is quite fast and the integrated graphics are doing a great job so far while waiting for the gtx 670 to get delivered. Idle temps are around 25C with an H100 and ambient temps of 22-24C. Haven't OC'd yet. As some reviews have said intel pretty much destroyed the low end market for GPUs that AMD and Nvidia have set up. Day to day computing won't need anything more than this as it can run skyrim extremely well at just over low settings with absolutely no lag present anywhere in game so far. The cooler may or may not be bad that came with it but get an H100 if you plan on getting an unlocked processor to OC. Using the stock cooler for OCing just doesn't make any sense. Lack of hyperthreading..... not a con as this price point isn't meant to have it. Get a i7 3770 if you need that. For gaming this is more than adequate.

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Purchased for my gaming setup, will overclock when I pickup a water cooling unit. Runs stable, Intel has never given me issues. Price might be higher than a comparable AMD unit, but this will run cooler and use less power.

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It's just way to expensive compared to the i5 3450, which can be had for 180$... it's 3.1Ghz and can overclock to 3.5Ghz with a Z77 MOBO, which gives you 3.9Ghz in turbo boost mode... that's more than enough for me!

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Not a huge fan of LGA1155. After dozens of system builds, this was the first time I've ever had bent pins. Probably wasn't my fault, but be SURE to carefully inspect the mobo pins and take photos before doing your CPU install.

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This went into a gaming system, mainly to play Diablo 3. Intel has come so far since the early days when AMD was ahead. Now it's the other way around. Good purchase.

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ive been using it for sevral time and i really enjoy it

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Im sure the cpu is great once ill have it up and running. But honestly the fan included in the box has not impressed me at all.

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Built this for a friend and he tried an one click OC which had stock cooler and got a bit too hot. Might be better if he had a closed water cooling loop but it's running fine

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Upgraded from a AMD Phenom ii x4 965BE c 3.6ghz . Using Stock clocks (3.4ghz), the 3570k was still noticeably faster at CPU intensive games. OC'd it to 4.2ghz, the difference was now obviously apparent. Max temp reached so far is 63*c using the Antec Kuhler H20 920. These are fast chips with excellent overclockability. However intel should have addressed the heat issues. minus 1 star.Else, I'd recommend the proc to anyone.

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Awesome CPU and the integrated GPU is surprisingly good.But Intel needs to include a better stock cooler even if it means charging a bit more.I wouldn't necessarily upgrade from 2500K though. Even compared to a C2Q 9550 the CPU doesn't pack that much more punch unless you OC. And oh, can you OC. But get a better cooler.

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Great processor from Intel. I would highly recommend purchasing this quad-core processor if you are able to afford it.Sandy-Bridge is cheaper, and does not run as hot, but is older tech.Ivy-Bridge is more expensive, runs hotter, and has newer tech (PCI-E3.0, etc.)

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Got this CPU for gaming, which this is recommended for. Have to say one of my best investments ever

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Upgraded from an amd athlon x2 6000+, the difference in performance is just amazing!!

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Alright, i bought this the day it cames out and when i received it it was dead so i RMA-ed and ncix gave me a good service there.I did overclock this beast to 4.4ghz at 1.216V only with good temp dont go over 73C on a single core with a70 cooling. I might have a better chip than average,

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I'm no gamer.. I bought this strictly for video encoding. This cuts video encoding time in half compared to my old Athlon 640 quad core.My only complaint is that it seems to run hot with the stock cooler. I wasn't expecting the stock cooler to be any good at all, but my temps running prime95 are 76c in a 22c room. x264 runs it at 69c. Thankfully it's fast enough that I don't have to overclock, which is probably not a good idea with this junk cooler.iGPU is good enough for light gaming and this would actually work well for a high-end HTPC if you plan on using madVR.Recommended for midrange gamers, video encoders or for high-end HTPCs.

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I bought this to be alongside by 2600k and the temps are pretty much as the reviews say. It does run hotter than my 2600k but that's okay. It does offer much better onboard graphic performance if you do require it. It's useful to me if I ever need to do something with my vid card.

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Went from a core 2 duo to this so obviously it's a nice jump. I haven't overclocked yet but will update  upon doing so.

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HD4000 is betterI have 2 monitor set-upi can play diablo 3.I haven't purchased a graphic card so very pleased with HD4000 for the time beingHaven't Oced but stock cooler is not good enough i believe

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Amazing product, I have been using intel 2500K since last year for my htpc with a amd ati 6850 card. Switched to 3570K with on board graphics. Very decent through put and I am able to enjoy 1080 w 24p with no lag what so ever, enjoying 7.1 audio and hd audio.This thing when paired with fast RAM and decent asus motherboard provides quality throughput.