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I just bought the i7-2600, which is a compromise, as I don't need the unlocked 2600k. Got it from Microcenter for $249 ($275 with tax). My board from Newegg will arrive in about 5 hours.
Whether it's the i5-2500k, i7-2600 or the i7-2600k, you can't go wrong. They're great processors.