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Why not get an Ivy Bridge CPU instead? Just out today! Better integrated graphics for one thing. This one you can't overclock, but the cheaper board still comes with USB3 and SATAIII:


YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i5-3450 3.10GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - Retail £143.99
1 x Gigabyte H61MA-D3V Intel H61 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £47.99
1 x Corsair Vengeance Low Profile 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (CML8GX3M2A1600C9) £39.95
Total : £243.32 (includes shipping : £9.50).



The integrated graphics is on the CPU, not the motherboard - it just has outputs for the CPUs integrated graphics.
 
YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - Retail £173.99
1 x Gigabyte Z77M-D3H Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Micro ATX Motherboard £86.99
1 x Corsair Vengeance Low Profile 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (CML8GX3M2A1600C9) £39.95
Total : £300.92 (includes shipping : FREE).





Lil more than your original build but you picked a H77 mobo originally which wouldn't let you overclock the i5 2500K you selected either.

Above is a Z77 mobo paired with an overclockable i5K Ivybridge CPU. The RAM is also better than what you spec'd. The difference in price for each part is so minimal you would be silly not to pay the extra now.

You do get free delivery though if that helps soften the blow
 
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I don't have any myself but they have amazing overclocking capabilities. Of course if you're not interested in that and running at stock speeds then it won't really make a difference.
 
Kermit said:
Mobo looks good, does putting a Ivybridge CPU into mobo with onboard gfx's disable the ATI onboard gfx like when you insert a PCI-E gfx card or can they somehow both be used?

re: the Ram, I'm my current system with DDR2 ram I used to use Ballistix DDR2 ram and tried some OCZ ram was capable of running faster than I need it but I had no ends of problems getting it stable and RMA'd it. I've had similar experience when I built some Q6600 systems for a customer of mine a few years back, the 'fancy' ram constantly gave trouble and had to RMA some of that too. Since switching to using the fairly basic XMS2 memory my system and those PCs of my customers that I've since used it in, the PCs have been a lot more stable and no RMA's so I'm not sure I want to risk 'fancy' ram again although DDR3 is new to me so maybe things have improved?
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The IGP or onboard graphics is actually inside the CPU now not on the mobo itself although it does obviously have the HDMI ports etc on there.

If you add a dedicated GPU the mobo can tell which would be best for the job (via lucid virtu software) at the time. THere is also intel quick sync which uses the IGP to "turbo boost" some software to get the task done quicker. This can be used WITHOUT adding a dedicated card, just having the IGP.

Unless IB has changed drastically from SB, without me getting the memo. To overclock you simply adjust the multiplier. You don't need to overclock the RAM so 1600mhz is fine and better than 1333mhz obviously.

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I should also add the Z77 mobo has a PCI-EXPRESS 3 slot however you need an ivybridge CPU to use it at full capacity which again is why i suggested paying the extra tenner for the i5 3570K. Ivybridge isnt a massive leap forwards but the better IGP, slightly improved clock speed and that it draws less "juice" does justify the extra cost.
 
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Kermit said:
Mobo looks good, does putting a Ivybridge CPU into mobo with onboard gfx's disable the ATI onboard gfx like when you insert a PCI-E gfx card or can they somehow both be used?

re: the Ram, I'm my current system with DDR2 ram I used to use Ballistix DDR2 ram and tried some OCZ ram was capable of running faster than I need it but I had no ends of problems getting it stable and RMA'd it. I've had similar experience when I built some Q6600 systems for a customer of mine a few years back, the 'fancy' ram constantly gave trouble and had to RMA some of that too. Since switching to using the fairly basic XMS2 memory my system and those PCs of my customers that I've since used it in, the PCs have been a lot more stable and no RMA's so I'm not sure I want to risk 'fancy' ram again although DDR3 is new to me so maybe things have improved?
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Just to reiterate, it will work fine.

It's not particularly fancy RAM, its a well priced 1600Mhz kit which is generally best for a balance of price/performance.
 
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