Build for this month

[danbt]

Hey guys, another spec me thread I'm afraid.

Im looking to build this prior to BF3, so anytime this month.

Budget of £900; I have monitor, OS, KB, mouse etc. Just need the tower.
I dont want an SSD, as I am getting one for Xmas.

My thoughts so far:
>i5
>z68 mobo
>gtx570
>8gb ram
>1tb HDD
> >= 750w PSU

I probably wont do another build for at least 2 years, so am wondering whether it is worth me getting a mobo thats suitable for ivybridge and gen 3 graphics.

Cheers all.

 

[danbt]

Hmmm... Im not sure. I think by the time I would have enough money to buy another 570, i would be looking for a new build.

Or do you think the price of 570's will fall much after say 12 months?

Thanks

 

[danbt]

So what will I be losing out on by having this mobo:
Gigabyte Z68AP-D3 Intel Z68 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £85.98

Over the Asrock one?

 

[danbt]

cool gold caps

So there wouldn't be any performance difference?

And if they release any new graphics cards in the future, should I be able to slot one in?

What about a bulldozer build? Do any of you guys hold any hope for it?

 

[danbt]

Right wow. So what feature am I looking for on a motherboard, that suggests it will be ready for Ivybridge and Gen 3 cards.

And so really, all I am ruling out with that mobo, is SLI?

And are gigabyte mobos decent?

What wattage PSU should I need?

 

[danbt]

Well thanks for the input guys. Really appreciate it.

What do you guys think to a BD build? Do you think it could rival a build like the ones you have recommended?

 

[danbt]

I have it on good authority that BD isnt as good a "gaming" CPU as a i5 2500K

Yeh. I've been hearing that too.

Just dont want to get an i5 for gaming now. Then next year, all games will be multithreaded like crazy and BD will take over...