The Core i7 2600K is available for just over $300 by the time I'm writing this in which by far more affordable now. The integration of the IGP shows a great performance in graphics application like 3D players, blu-ray and most especially its video transcoding applications are exceptional. There is no other video cards can match its speed with the Quicksync features. Although it does not just as great with games but you can always add a descent Video card to enjoy the best frame rate.
Overclocking Core i7 2600K processor is joyful to any hardcore gamers and overclockers out there. No other processor can certainly reached the 5GHz limit with the base clock of only 3.4GHz.
The 2600 version without the K (unlock) is less than $30 that will surely save you more bucks and enjoy the Hyper Threading and also the Turbo Boost mode but you greatly suffer from overclocking limitations.
