H67 vs P67

[mass09]

Hi guys.
I have a couple of questions..

I'm planning on getting a i5 2500k. I know that the P67 completely unlocks the 2500k and 2600k, while the H67 only partially unlocks them.

1. Would it be advisable to get the H67 instead of the more expensive P67 if I don't plan to overclock?

I see the 2500k has built-in HD3000 while the 2500 has HD2000.
2.Would this be used if using an external GPU like AMD 6870?

3. If I don't plan to overclock the 2500k, should I rather just get the 2500?

4.Would there be a performance difference between the 2500k and 2500, if I don't overclock, and use an external GPU like a AMD 6870?

Thanks in advance.

 

[dudewotevr]

Hi guys.
I have a couple of questions..

I'm planning on getting a i5 2500k. I know that the P67 completely unlocks the 2500k and 2600k, while the H67 only partially unlocks them.

1. Would it be advisable to get the H67 instead of the more expensive P67 if I don't plan to overclock?

I see the 2500k has built-in HD3000 while the 2500 has HD2000.
2.Would this be used if using an external GPU like AMD 6870?

2. If I don't plan to overclock the 2500k, should I rather just get the 2500?

3.Would there be a performance difference between the 2500k and 2500, if I don't overclock, and use an external GPU like a AMD 6870?

Thanks in advance.

If not OCing, ye, get the 2500 and H67, no the onboard won't be used if you have a 6870.

 

[PostmanPot]

1. No. Although P67 does have 3 more SATA ports (9 vs 6), 2 extra USB 2 ports (8 vs 6) and [insignificantly] better onboard audio (ALC887 vs ALC892) - guarantee you won't tell a difference.

2. No.

3. Yes.

4. Nope. Although the straight 2500 does have TXT, which shouldn't be a concern.

 

[mass09]

Okay thanks guys, think I'll go for the 2500 and H67 then.

 

[Pada]

Here's an article that explains a few things that you might not know about Sandy Bridge: 13 Things You Need to Know About Sandy Bridge

 

[mass09]

Thanks Pada

All you need to know is there is no difference between the variants clockspeed K-series and non-K series. The only difference between the K-series with non-K is all K-series processor has an unlocked multiplier that allows overclocking the CPU via the multiplier.