Tiger Direct has the 3rd Generation Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4Ghz Quad-Core Processor (BX806237i53570K) for $230 - $20 rebate [Exp 5/5] = $210 with free shipping. Features Intel Smart Cache and built-in integrated Intel HD graphics.
The Ivy Bridge chips are supposed to be cheaper than their Sandy bridge counter parts. They are at market value instead of MSRP. Might want to wait a couple of months for the heat to die down then buy one or buy a sandy bridge. From reviews, the NON-K series are probably worth getting ivy bridge, but for buyers of K series, it is suggested just to buy Sandy bridge unless you plan on using Dice or N2
The Ivy Bridge chips are supposed to be cheaper than their Sandy bridge counter parts.
They are at market value instead of MSRP.
Might want to wait a couple of months for the heat to die down then buy one or buy a sandy bridge.
From reviews, the NON-K series are probably worth getting ivy bridge, but for buyers of K series, it is suggested just to buy Sandy bridge unless you plan on using Dice or N2
The i5-3570K does not support Hyper-Threading, ben