300-400 for a mother board and processor

[tashan6]

i have got a ocz 550 watt psu and a msi 6850 ( may consider up grading) but yeah can someone spec me so i can try and make a decision, thanks

 

[mp260767]

1 x Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - Retail £173.99
1 x Gigabyte Z77X-D3H Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £109.99
Total : £295.38 (includes shipping : £9.50).


not sure if you need memory and cooler ?

1 x TeamGroup Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C11 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (TED38192M1600HC11DC) £35.99
1 x Alpenföhn Groß Clockner Rev. B CPU Cooler (Socket LGA775/1156/1155/1366/AM2/AM2+/AM3) £29.99
Total : £361.36 (includes shipping : £9.50).

 

[jamesfreddie]

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18420570