Question 1

Does this come with a cpu heatsink and fan?

Accepted Answer

Yes it does, but if you will ever think about overclocking then you will definitely need to buy a more robust aftermarket heatsink, which will also come with a fan. If you would like to buy this particular model, you should know it is the unlocked version denoted by the K next to its model number, which means you are able to overclock it.

Question 2

This cpu comes with an integrated graphics right? Is gonna be any compatibility or performance issue  if I want to use a external graphics card?

Accepted Answer

yes it comes with onboard hd 4000 graphics built in. i never used it , i have a video card. if yu want to game , go seperate video card if the games are to be viewed on a 1920 x 1080p or higher monitor. if frame rates and high rez not a issue , use processor as video via d-sub on mobo to monitor. to use a seperate video card , if yu have   windows 7  l/clik start... on left side pane  r/clik computer... l/clik  manage...  then l/clik  device manager.... l clik  display adapters ... r/clik  disable  vga ,,,NOT  UNINSTALL!!   it might say graphics adapter. not vga.      now make sure yu already connected the new video card in the pc first.. before doing the disabling of the mobos vga...  then connect the new card to the monitor with dvi  or vga  or hdmi  cable . then it will allow yu to see yur monitor thru card once yu disable the vga in device manager... then run yur software cd , or download correct driver for the card   done...  use same method for installing a audio card as well, just remember to disable the audio adapter in device manager first.  this processor is the k version so it unlocked stepping , if yu game yu picked the right proc..  enjoy,  yohimey

Question 3

Want to know if it supports 64Bit?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all Intel Processors since the Intel Prescott series in 2004/2005 support 64-bit. Owning a 3570K myself I've been able to overclock to 4.5GHz with a minor bump up in voltage, from 1.15V to 1.20V in the BIOS, so it's a very good chip and very fast.

Question 4

Does this come with thermal compound?

Accepted Answer

this CPU only has thermal compound applied to the OEM heat sink that comes with it.  If you were to use a different style of heat sink, you would need to purchase your own separately.

Question 5

Can this processor be overclocked?

Accepted Answer

This processor is legendary for it's over-clockability. FYI: any intel processor name that ends in "K" is able to overclock. Make sure that your motherboard supports overclocking too though.

Question 6

Does the Intel Core i5-3570K processor support Intel Rapid Storage Technology?

Accepted Answer

IRST is not a function of the CPU but  rather the chipset used on your mainboard. According to Intel the following are the supported chipsets.

Intel® RST supports the following Intel® Chipsets.

Desktop chipsets:
•Intel® Desktop Boards with Intel® 7 Series Chipsets 
•Intel® Desktop Boards with Intel® 6 Series Chipsets 
•Intel® Desktop Boards with Intel® 5 Series Chipsets 
•Intel® Desktop Boards with Intel® 4 Series Chipsets 
•Intel® 3 Series Chipsets 
•Intel® 965 Express Chipset Family 
•Intel® 975X Express Chipset 
•Intel® 955X Express Chipset 
•Intel® 945 Express Chipset Family

Question 7

Which motherboard should I get with this processor?

Accepted Answer

Well first of all you need to match the socket type which is lga 1155. Then you need to make sure you pick the right size board for your case. Figure out if your watercooling which I recommend an all in one like the corsair h40? I think. Or if your aftermarket air cooling or stock.  My personal recommendation would be to look at the Asus maximus series or msi power series if your looking for extra bells and whistels and maybe some extra performance. I got my Motherboard for 50 dollars for this guy for my wife's pc I built her for under 700 and watercooled and it's awesome but for my rig I got the best z87 you could buy. Your looking for a z77 series  there are some great ones to choose from but honestly it comes down to price and preferences.

Question 8

Is it compatible with 2133 mhz RAM? If not what kind of cpu do I need to run with 2133?

Accepted Answer

Yes it is, assuming your mobo can support that ram. The only concern with the cpu is if the RAM is 1.5V, it's fine and it will almost definitely work. 1.65V will work too, but it supposedly degrades the IMC (Integrated Memory Controller) of the CPU (or the VCCIO voltage required for it does, anyway). Does this help?

Question 9

Hello, I recently had to return a CPU because it didn't fit in the motherboard.

The motherboard is an ASUS P8z78 and I need to know if this CPU processor will be compatible as I already had to return the previous one?

Any information will help, thank you.

Accepted Answer

Piotr Z,

According to the information posted at Newegg for the ASUS P8z78, it clearly indicates that the board is an LGA 1155 Socket Motherboard. The Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge should fit that socket. You should have no problems if purchasing the i5 for that board.

Question 10

Will this run Windows 7 64 bit?

Accepted Answer

Of course it will. This is a powerful CPU and it will run any operating system out there.

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