Originally Posted by
z3n
Keep in mind the 3770k is just about as powerful as they go for the 1155 socket before the price nearly doubles and you hit the mystical land of the server chip. You could alternatively get a 3570k, I hear they're close in comparison to the 3770k's performance not sure whether it's worth doing that though as the 3770k can probably overclock somewhat higher than the average 3570k. And remember not to go past 1.3v when overclocking. Despite k meaning it's an overclock geared chip 1.3v on a 3770k is intels recommended limit if I remember correctly.