Future upgrade, slow buys

[Rhezuss]

I'm currently thinking about upgrading CPU/Mobo/Mem in the near future (in 2012) and i'm gonna go Intel this time.

I'm looking at the i5 3550k and will OC it a bit to get some nice clocks. Nothing too high since it won't benefit me at all.

Anyways, I spotted a CoolerMaster 212+ EVO at a nice price and was wondering if buying it right now for a future upgrade would be wasted. I'm asking this because in the very small chance that I wait for Piledriver instead, would that HSF would be bricked...

I'm currently looking at DDR3 deals too...

 

[krnmastersgt]

You should answer the questions in this sticky so that we may better help you.

Also note that if you're asking for a build it should be within a month of you preparing to do so, prices can change quite a lot over just a few months.

I believe you mean the 3570K, and if you don't think you'd benefit at all from an overclock why bother getting it?

The 212+ EVO is a nice cooler, if it really is a good price might not hurt to grab it now and just ask CM to send you a compatible bracket for whatever board you do end up getting (provided they make one for that socket type).

 

[mfenn]

The HSF and RAM as such small dollar items that any discounts probably aren't worth it. I wouldn't take the risk of getting incompatible kit just to save $20.