Building a new PC but I'm a bit out of the loop

[Bobo888]

I have put together what I think is a good build from any info I can find online but as I don't get to upgrade often I want to make sure I do it right.

The computer will be used for gaming (I already bought a 660ti but it's being bottlenecked by my Q6600, hence the upgrade) as well as for 3D work.

I also plan to overclock the cpu as far as possible (I have a H50 modified with a dual rad for cooling, will upgrade to a full water setup eventually).

2700k ( I went with this over an ivy bridge because they appear to overclock easier and stay cooler)
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-390-IN

Asus P8Z68-V GEN3 Intel Z68 (not sure if I need a gen3 or if I could get a better non-gen3 for similar money)
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-493-AS

OCZ Agility 3 120GB (new to ssd, this appears to be about the cheapest with 500mb read and write)
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-076-OC

Patriot Viper "Black Mamba" Generation 3 8GB (2x4GB) 1600MHz (x2 for 16gb, this was also about the cheapest which didn't look like "value" ram)
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-058-PA

Arctic Cooling MX-4 Thermal Compound (good but not too expensive or hard to use)
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=TH-003-AR

Please correct me if I have anything wrong. Thanks

 

[Bobo888]

Thanks for the response.

I really did have my heart set on an i7 though, and it wont go to complete waste because I also do 3d rendering etc. and the price isn't too much different when you consider how much the overall build will be. I might as well spend a little more while I'm at it.

And the 16gb ram is also useful for 3D sculpting/photoshop etc.

With that being said would you still recommend ivy bridge and a z77?

 

[Bobo888]

Thanks guys. Think you have persuaded me to go 3770k. Only thing that puts me off is the reports of high temperatures on the ivy chips. But I guess that's not a problem when cooled properly, which it should be.

Edit: Is 2 x 8gb better than 4 x 4gb?