CPU/Motherboard/Memory Spec Request

Andromeda1983 · 13 Mar 2011 at 17:53

I am looking to upgrade my CPU/Mobo/Memory from what it is now. My budget is 320 and I am mostly a gamer with occasional video editing, does anyone have any suggestions?

Andromeda1983 · 13 Mar 2011 at 18:55

Intel Core i5-2500K 3.30GHz (Sandybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-368-IN

Asus P8P67 Intel P67 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-447-AS

OCZ Platinum 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Ultra Low Voltage Dual Channel Kit - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-221-OC

316.97 inc Free Delivery

How does this sound?. Oh and I was thinking of buying a cooler in the same month, just not at the same time due to money constraints.

Andromeda1983 · 13 Mar 2011 at 19:01

MSI P67A-C45 Intel P67 £104.99 inc VAT
OCZ Platinum 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit £29.99 inc VAT
Intel Core i5-2500K 3.30GHz OEM £161.99 inc VAT
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus CPU Cooler £20.99 inc VAT

total = Total : £329.35 inc vat & del ( £9.50 )

or £320 inc free del which you qualify for.

That looks a good setup and from what I can read, the 212 is better than my Freezer 7 Pro and quieter. I'll probably try and stretch a couple of more pounds and get some decent thermal paste to go with it.

Andromeda1983 · 13 Mar 2011 at 19:08

Honestly from looking at it....i probably should increase my budget a little. Its not a big deal, its just something i'll have to work out. Thankfully I'll be selling up my Q9550 around about the same time so that could pay for a good cooler

. And yes I overclock, I really would not except anything other than a K model

...I should have said that, sorry guyz and galz

Andromeda1983 · 13 Mar 2011 at 19:17

The Q9550 is currently not being used, so I am going to sell it on, it works perfectly and overclocks well, I am just looking to bring my current gaming rig up to speed.

Andromeda1983 · 13 Mar 2011 at 19:21

Q6600, 4GB DDR2 running at 5-5-5-12 (XMS) on a Biostar i45 motherboard

Andromeda1983 · 13 Mar 2011 at 19:27

MSI P67A-C45 Intel P67 £104.99 inc VAT
OCZ Platinum 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit £29.99 inc VAT
Intel Core i5-2500K 3.30GHz OEM £161.99 inc VAT

This is what I decided I'll probably end up going with, so now is the question, what cooler should I get for overclocking the i5. All that I ask is that it is quieter than my Freezer 7 pro

Andromeda1983 · 13 Mar 2011 at 19:38

The silver arrow looks like it fits my needs perfectly.

Andromeda1983 · 13 Mar 2011 at 19:42

Intel Core i5-2500K 3.30GHz (Sandybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor - OEM
MSI P67A-C45 Intel P67 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard - (Sandybridge) B3
Thermalright Silver Arrow CPU Cooler
OCZ Platinum 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz

350 basically or close enough. That sounds like a good solid setup, so I have decided to make this my final build, thanks to everyone who helped me decide today on what to get.

Andromeda1983 · 13 Mar 2011 at 19:46

Oh i know *wink*

Andromeda1983 · 13 Mar 2011 at 20:09

By the way...that cooler is massive lol

Andromeda1983 · 13 Mar 2011 at 22:52

From what I read its overkill for even the i7-2600k

Andromeda1983 · 14 Mar 2011 at 00:38

Well i guess the old saying goes...if you got the money....go overkill or gtfo

Andromeda1983 · 14 Mar 2011 at 02:19

Yeah I assumed he meant the sata ports as well