(05-14-2012, 11:32 PM)rick_meadows Wrote: Intel Core i5 3550 (BX80637I53550), 3° gen, Clock 3.30 GHzDoesn't matter i5 or i7 . i7 is a waste of money though
(or Intel Core i7 2600K, Clock 3.40GHZ)
Without K you can't overclock it
i5 3550 : Locked CPU
i5 3550k : Unlocked CPU
I wouldn't recommend you buy a locked CPU . LLE need a heavy overclocked CPU
Overclock a Sandy Bridge or Ivy Bridge are pretty easy/safe as long as you don't push it too far
Mobo and PSU play an important role for overclocking . Don't be so cheap on them
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