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i5 2500K or i5 3570

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zainalu

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I want to build a new system with i5 2500K or i5 3570K CPU. My main usages will daily computing, Photoshop CS6 and HDR photography editing and occasional video editing. I don't have the budget to go for i7 3770K or i5 2600K. Now I want you guys to answer all my questions point-wise.

1.) I'm worried about the heat problem in i5 3570K. I want to buy the non K version. Should I worry about it? How much temperature can I expect under a CS6 or video editing load? If it heats so much, is it durable enough? Should I go for i5 2500K just for this issue? Do I need to buy a cooler for i5 3570?If so, suggest a good cooler.

2.) I won't be overclocking at all and don't need the feature of using two GPU. Can I go for H77 based motherboard for i5 3570 or Z77 is better? H77 boards are cheaper than Z77, so I'm worried about their durability? I don't want it to get fried with i5 3570 (My concern),

3. Suggest a cabinet for the same.

4.) Is 3570 enough for my needs. As I said, I won't be using Photoshop and video editing extensively. I want a system that won't lag while using CS6 or other such software.

Any help will be appreciated.
 
The socalled "heat" problem usually start around 4.5Ghz when overclocking. But we see plenty of 2500Ks that cant OC to 4.5GHz either. So its just plain silly.

Z77 aint better than H77. Z77 just allows for overclocking and SLI/CF:
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And avoid bling bling boards. A 250$ board aint more reliable than a 120$ board. Usually its worse due to added junk.

I dont overclock, but I bought the K model anyway for the HD4000. Chip will retire to HTPC duty in 2014.
 
I just bought an Asrock Z77 for my 3570k build. Its not very expensive, but still had all the features I wanted (8 SATA ports). And they've had pretty good user reviews from what I've seen.
The Z77 Pro4 would be good enough if you are only using one GPU.

I do a lot of video conversion/editing and this combination should be very good for that.
 
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