Build Component Clarifications

[Pocket Rambo]

Hi everyone, I'm looking for some advice on the following.

I am proposing the following build below (With components from my old machine);

Asus P7P55D-E Intel P55 (Socket 1156) DDR3 Motherboard
Intel Core i5 760 2.80GHz (Lynnfield) (Socket LGA1156) - Retail

The first piece of clarification is would it be worth stumping up the extra cash for - Intel Core i5 655K 3.20GHz (Clarkdale) (Socket LGA1156) - Retail.

Would I see any massive increase in performance?

Patriot Viper 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C8 1600MHz Low Latency Triple Channel (PVT36G1600LLK) [PVT36G1600LLK]

Also would anything be wrong with this RAM considering that its triple channel but the board has 4 appropriate slots.

OCZ Vertex 2E 60GB 2.5" SATA-II Solid State Hard Drive (OCZSSD2-2VTXE60G)

Regarding a graphics card - I am going to wait for the 6000 series to come out then decide what will be suitable for myself, I have something to tide me over until then.

I'm struggling to find a PSU which might support me having 1/2 juicy cards in SLI/Crossfire X (My old PSU wont cut it) - I'd like a good compromise between price and quality

So any suggestions/advice would be welcome.

 

[Cookeh]

Asus P7P55D-E Intel P55 (Socket 1156) DDR3 Motherboard

Only accepts dual channel memory - the triple channel stuff you have picked won't work!

I'd look at these:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-048-GS
OR
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-076-KS&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1517

Both very decent brands, both easily overclockable.

Regarding PSU's, 750W should be more than enough.
I'd recommend brands like Corsair, OCZ and other high reputable brands.
For example:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-011-CS&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=
OR if you're looking for modular (easier cable management):
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-115-AN&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=

 

[Liampope]

Despite the price, the i5 655k is not an upgrade over the i5 760. i5 6xx series is only a dual core (with an on board IGP you dont need), wheras i5 7xx series is a true quad-core. The rated speed is pretty irellavent as you will be overclocking your i5 760 to 4 GHz no problem (or at the very least the 3.2 GHz of the i5 655k without even breaking a sweat)

A tripple channel kit isn't intended for an i5 board. Get a 4 GB dual channel kit. You could get 8 GB, but you dont need it.

The mobo you chose doesn't do SLI or proper x-fire. But never mind, just get the top end 6xxx series or 470/480 depending on what comes out looking best. Will eat anything. Single top-end GPU always best. With that in mind you can go for a more modest ~650W PSU.