New System to run Guild Wars 2

[skidawgz]

Actually I believe I made a mistake... You actually did yourself a favor getting the 570. Two reasons, the GPU is more a powerhouse than the 560s. Next, its an MSI Twin Frozr, which is an awesome custom cooler. The only card I mentioned that was worth considering over the 570 is the Radeon 7850

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/...rk,3082-4.html
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/...k,3148-21.html
this is two of many links that could put your mind at ease.

Finally, VRAM is in ways important for certain GFX needs and 1.2VRAM can limit certain operations but..... you didn't make a mistake, that is a good card.

[bkd1049]

Seeing as Guild Wars won't be the only game I plan on playing, I opted to stick with the 570. In reguards to the CPU, what will be the difference between the i5-3570 & the i5-3570k?

[King Arthur]

Seeing as Guild Wars won't be the only game I plan on playing, I opted to stick with the 570. In reguards to the CPU, what will be the difference between the i5-3570 & the i5-3570k?

Ahh, if you are going to play other games. The 570 is a good choice.

The Difference is that the 3570 is the cheaper non-overclockable processor. While the 3570k is the slightly more expensive overclockable processor. It depends on what you need.

Another difference between the two is that the 3570 has a Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) feature in it. One that is not available on the 3570k version. Basically it's a hardware extension that allows the computer to control user access and protect you from software attacks aimed at stealing personal information. (from Wikipedia)

So it comes down to what you really need, If you want to Overclock your CPU, go with the 3570K at the expense of the TXT and more expensive processor for that freedom to boost your CPU faster than it already is. You'll need a good Cooling system though, that CoolerMaster Hyper 212 EVO is good, but CoolerMaster TPC-812 is even better.

If you don't want to Overclock even in the future, go with the regular 3570 for a cheaper price and that TXT feature as an added security. It's up to you.

For me, personally. I don't want to overclock at all ever because I find the speed is sufficient enough to do a lot of things without risking overheating or other system instability. But that's just me, personally.

[bkd1049]

I ended up going with the Evo Cooler Master anyway, I didn't think I'd need the liquid cooling, and didn't want to risk one springing a leak. I have no idea how to overclock or even what all it does, so I doubt I'd ever take that venture.

[skidawgz]

either processor is a safe bet. i always encourage people to OC, because its so eff'n easy. I'm not a heavy overclocker, as I really like having a system that doesn't burn a lot of power. Stock cooling is more than efficient for a non OCd processor so you will run plenty cool.

Your 570 is going to kick ass, no matter what the game is. Some games are made well and really push the boundaries of tech, such as Battlefield 3. On ultra that would put a spanking to all but high end systems.

[bkd1049]

What all is involved in overclocking? How simple is it to do, and what are the risks involved?

[King Arthur]

Well, since your motherboard is a Z77 chipset. Might as well Overclock, lol. If you don't want to overclock. It's best to just use an H77 chipset motherboard. I dunno how to overclock. I think it's something to do with BIOS and click "Overclock" a certain percentage. But I really don't know. I think Skidawgz can help you with that.

[skidawgz]

What all is involved in overclocking? How simple is it to do, and what are the risks involved?

changing factory settings in bios to force the CPU (or GFX card) to push harder.
Simple? Yes, with some reading
Risks? Frying your parts if you do stupid things, and don't read.

[bkd1049]

I think I will attempt to change the order to the I5-3570k incase I ever decide to overclock, I'll have the option.