2500K CPU?

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What does the K stand for?

Easier to overclock?

But if I don't want to overclock, does that mean that is a waste?
 
Its eighty bucks more on take 2, its multiplier is unlocked and has double the shaders of the normal 2500 on the the GPU portion.
 
Yes, it's an unlocked multiplier. So if you're not going to overclock it, it's a waste.
 
Not really. Even if you aren't going to overclock the K series is your best bet. The graphics processor on the K series processors are better. Easily worth the R80 more.
 
Hi Kai,

The K, as stated, means that it has an unlocked multiplier enabling users to easily overclock the CPU. A CPU Cooler other than the stock cooler is recommended for this procedure such as a Coolermaster Hyper 212 plus although there are many available.
 
sal12344 said:
Its eighty bucks more on take 2, its multiplier is unlocked and has double the shaders of the normal 2500 on the the GPU portion.
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Yeah did realise that it wasn't that much more..

So that double shaders? What is that?
 
Gnome said:
Not really. Even if you aren't going to overclock the K series is your best bet. The graphics processor on the K series processors are better. Easily worth the R80 more.
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Because of the double shaders?

Or is the specs generally better?
 
Libertas Computers said:
Hi Kai,

The K, as stated, means that it has an unlocked multiplier enabling users to easily overclock the CPU. A CPU Cooler other than the stock cooler is recommended for this procedure such as a Coolermaster Hyper 212 plus although there are many available.
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Ah,... mm.. I only have a stock CPU fan..

Those other ones are rather expensive..

But ok.. I think I need to get one anyweay.. :)
 
kaisterkai said:
Because of the double shaders?

Or is the specs generally better?
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Intel_Core_i5_microprocessors#.22Sandy_Bridge.22_.2832_nm.29_2

Models and differences over standard 2500 in bold:

Core i5-2500: 4 cores, 3.3Ghz (Turbo 1/2/3/4), HD Graphics 2000 (850–1100 MHz) - 95W TDP
Core i5-2500K: 4 cores, 3.3Ghz (Turbo 1/2/3/4), HD Graphics 3000 (850–1100 MHz), unlocked multipliers - 95W TDP
Core i5-2500S : 4 cores, 2.7 GHz (Turbo 1/5/9/10), HD Graphics 2000 (850–1100 MHz) - 65W TDP -- (low power)
Core i5-2500T: 4 cores, 2.3 GHz (Turbo 1/5/9/10), HD Graphics 2000 (650–1250 MHz) - 45W TDP -- (ultra-low power)

HD Graphics 3000 > HD Graphics 2000
TDP = Maximum thermal output (how much heat the CPU outputs and also correlates to power usage, eg. a 95W CPU uses at LEAST 95W, probably more, at load that is).
Turbo = How much the CPU increases clock speed depending on load. Guide: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_Turbo_Boost#Example
 
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Gnome said:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Intel_Core_i5_microprocessors#.22Sandy_Bridge.22_.2832_nm.29_2

Models and differences over standard 2500 in bold:

Core i5-2500: 4 cores, 3.3Ghz (Turbo 1/2/3/4), HD Graphics 2000 (850–1100 MHz) - 95W TDP
Core i5-2500K: 4 cores, 3.3Ghz (Turbo 1/2/3/4), HD Graphics 3000 (850–1100 MHz), unlocked multipliers - 95W TDP
Core i5-2500S : 4 cores, 2.7 GHz (Turbo 1/5/9/10), HD Graphics 2000 (850–1100 MHz) - 65W TDP -- (low power)
Core i5-2500T: 4 cores, 2.3 GHz (Turbo 1/5/9/10), HD Graphics 2000 (650–1250 MHz) - 45W TDP -- (ultra-low power)

HD Graphics 3000 > HD Graphics 2000
TDP = Maximum thermal output (how much heat the CPU outputs and also correlates to power usage, eg. a 95W CPU uses at LEAST 95W, probably more, at load that is).
Turbo = How much the CPU increases clock speed depending on load. Guide: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_Turbo_Boost#Example
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nice.. I kind of understand more..

So I guess it's better to just get the 2500k and just overclock..

Thanks..
 
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