All Discussions > Steam Forums > Hardware and Operating Systems > Topic Details
Asta Feb 17, 2021 @ 12:21am
What does the S mean in icpus?
i wanna buy an i5 4570s for gaming. on ebay it goes for 18€ so i wanna buy it, but i dont know what the s means.
< >
Showing 1-11 of 11 comments
🦜Cloud Boy🦜 Feb 17, 2021 @ 12:25am 
You can't just buy a CPU and start using it. You also need a compatible motherboard and DDR 3 RAM.
#1
_I_ Feb 17, 2021 @ 12:30am 
s is the weaker version

save up for a better cpu/mobo/ram
#2
r.linder Feb 17, 2021 @ 12:34am 
The older S suffix was used to mark CPUs that were similar to their non-S (if applicable) counterpart but with lower clocks and they were really only accessible to OEMs and system integrators

Older i5s really aren't worth buying unless you already have compatible parts and can't afford to start fresh because a lot of modern titles will generally run better with 4C/8T (older i5s (before 8th gen) are 4C/4T), 6C/6T, or better.
Last edited by r.linder; Feb 17, 2021 @ 12:36am
#3
Asta Feb 17, 2021 @ 12:49am 
Originally posted by 🌈Cloud Boy🌈:
You can't just buy a CPU and start using it. You also need a compatible motherboard and DDR 3 RAM.
done
#4
Asta Feb 17, 2021 @ 12:49am 
Originally posted by 🌈Cloud Boy🌈:
You can't just buy a CPU and start using it. You also need a compatible motherboard and DDR 3 RAM.
you think im that dumb?
#5
Bad 💀 Motha Feb 17, 2021 @ 2:53am 
What Motherboard and RAM do you have? Best to buy an i7 such as 4790K. Otherwise step up to a newer platform.
#6
Asta Feb 17, 2021 @ 3:09am 
Originally posted by Bad 💀 Motha:
What Motherboard and RAM do you have? Best to buy an i7 such as 4790K. Otherwise step up to a newer platform.
i have a H97M-D3H motherboard and 8gb ddr3 1333
#7
Asta Feb 17, 2021 @ 3:09am 
Originally posted by Bad 💀 Motha:
What Motherboard and RAM do you have? Best to buy an i7 such as 4790K. Otherwise step up to a newer platform.
yea but i dont have money to buy that i7, i think ill go for the i5 4570s or the i5 4570
#8
Omega Feb 17, 2021 @ 4:52am 
The S means special editon.

The CPU is basically the same in specifications as the non-S model but it has a lower base-clock frequency. You shouldn't notice any difference between the S and non-S as long as you configure Windows to run in performance mode.
#9
Bad 💀 Motha Feb 17, 2021 @ 6:16am 
You could buy an entire PC with a 4770, 4771, 4790 CPU + 16GB DDR3-1600, SSD + HDD; all for under $200 or so, then upgrade the PSU and GPU and have a fairly decent budget friendly Gaming PC.
#10
nullable Feb 17, 2021 @ 7:13am 
Originally posted by Silny_Vlčík_2020:
Originally posted by 🌈Cloud Boy🌈:
You can't just buy a CPU and start using it. You also need a compatible motherboard and DDR 3 RAM.
you think im that dumb?

I'm sure he just made a bad assumption.
#11
< >
Showing 1-11 of 11 comments
Per page: 1530 50

All Discussions > Steam Forums > Hardware and Operating Systems > Topic Details
Date Posted: Feb 17, 2021 @ 12:21am
Posts: 11
Start a New Discussion

Discussions Rules and Guidelines