2600K & mobo

speedyj · 8 Sep 2011 at 20:59

Intel Core i7-2600K 3.40GHz (Sandybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor - OEM £241.99
Asrock Z68 Extreme4 Intel Z68 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £146.99
Sub Total : £324.15
Shipping cost based on delivery to Credit/debit card billing address, IP28 6DE with:
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(This can be changed during checkout) Shipping : FREE
VAT is being charged at 20.00% VAT : £64.83
Total : £388.98

Just about to order this but before I do can anyone offer a better combo?

chigley · 8 Sep 2011 at 21:01

Perhaps consider the Gen3 board so it's futureproofed for PCIE-3.0? http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-054-AK

Orcvader · 8 Sep 2011 at 21:04

Will you be doing any video editing or anything else that takes advantage of HT? If not then just go for the 2500K.

speedyj · 8 Sep 2011 at 21:16

So the 2500K will be just as quick and save me over £70 unless I am missing something.

Lemin · 8 Sep 2011 at 21:19

Yep for gaming, a 2500k & Asrock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3.

Orcvader · 8 Sep 2011 at 21:27

Well assuming the most extreme thing you'll be doing is gaming, then yes, a 2500K performs exactly the same as a 2600K. Hence for most users it's not worth getting the 2600K. Save the £70 for a better GPU or a beefy CPU cooler

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