i7 2600 vs. 2600k

[inux94]

Hello, I've been trying to google it but I couldn't really find any information about the difference between 2600 and 2600k.

I want to ask the following questions about the item

What's the difference between them?
Is it worth getting the 2600k rather than 2600?


Regards, Inux94

[Drunkenvalley]

The k simply means it's unlocked, ie you can overclock it. Exactly why they chose 'k' to symbolize it is beyond me.

[Scubasage]

The 2600K has better graphics (HD 3000 instead of HD 2000), it also has an unlocked multiplier setting for overclocking. That's pretty much it.

I should also mention that the graphics on the processor doesn't matter if you are getting a graphics card.

[Deleted]

The "K" of SB CPUs versions allows you to Overclock it if you habe a motherboard with P67 or Z68 chipset, while the other, doesnt.

EDIT: agh too slow answering

[Deleted]

Easier overclocking, unlocked multipliers.

[inux94]

Thanks for the fast responses getting the 2600k then.

Ordered dual GTX 580 so the HD graphics shouldn't be a problem, I would like to overclock it though.