Intel Core i7-3770K

The Intel Core i7-3770K brings 4 cores and 8 threads. 8MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. It drops into the LGA1155 socket with a 77W TDP — about 19.3W per core. Clocks span 3.5GHz base to 3.5GHz boost. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000 graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting.

Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP. Its $177.63 price tag places it squarely in mid-range territory. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing. Intel backs the product through its standard warranty channels; check the listing for region-specific terms.