CPU + Mobo

[Greeny1994]

My friend is looking for a new processor and motherboard for around £500

He mainly plays games and wants many features from the motherboard.

He also has lost of usb devices so would require at least 10 usb sockets.

He doesn't have a sound card so would want a decent integrated card.

Intel would be preferable but if AMD would be better then he doesn't mind.

Thanks

 

[Greeny1994]

He likes the the look of this:
http://uk.asus.com/Motherboards/Intel_Socket_1155/P8Z77V_DELUXE/
But doesn't know whether to get the i5 2500k or the i5 3570k.

 

[Greeny1994]

He already has RAM and a HD6950 so wouldn't need the integrated graphics.
His current processor is holding him back on games. Everything else is fine.

 

[Greeny1994]

Not sure, he's at work now but it will fit a custom heat sink. think his is 180/190mm wide case.
Forgot about the custom heat sink business. Also he doesn't want water cooling. He doesn't trust it.

Would it be better waiting for the new generation of chips or go i5/i7 now?

 

[Greeny1994]

I will double check with him when I can get hold of him. He was thinking of upgrading his case anyway.

 

[Greeny1994]

Had a look through skype and found his case he linked me
http://www.silverstonetek.com/raven/products/r-spec.php?model=RV03&area=en
235mm wide. 163mm max cpu cooler

 

[Greeny1994]

Nice spec, he doesn't need ram as he has:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-165-CR&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1517
Would a more expensive cooler be better. He will probably push an overclock on the CPU.

 

[Greeny1994]

Thanks for all the replies.
That cooler looks like it may do the job.
I will get him to look at the thread. He will probably choose a different motherboard but i5-3570k will probably be on his list with a substantial heat sink.

 

[Greeny1994]

Is it worth putting another P14 on the other end to increase airflow or would it be a waste of money??

 

[Greeny1994]

As he has a window it might be better to get a nicer one