Final check on this spec...

Legend · 28 Nov 2011 at 20:20

Final check on this spec. Any thoughts? Want to make sure it's all a good selection. I already have a GTX 470.

Legend · 28 Nov 2011 at 20:28

I have a Fractal Design Define R2 Midi Tower Case. Not the R3, the older R2 one. Should be ok... I hope?

Legend · 28 Nov 2011 at 20:47

No plans on SLI... I can't see myself going that route really.

Only thing I'm questioning is whether the Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD4 is worth the extra £20 over the Gigabyte Z68XP-UD3P... is it?

Legend · 28 Nov 2011 at 20:55

It's a newer board as well isn't it? Not that it makes that much difference I guess?

Legend · 28 Nov 2011 at 21:06

They both say '12 Phase' on the spec sheet, but is this incorrect then?

Legend · 28 Nov 2011 at 21:11

I am leaning towards the Z68X-UD3P simply for the £20 saving... £500 was my original limit, so I'm well over that LOL, so anything I can shave off it is useful. Seems VERY little between these two boards in terms of real world performance.

Legend · 28 Nov 2011 at 21:17

Yeah, looking at it the UD4 vs UD3P, and £20 saving is biggest saving for least performance drop.

Legend · 29 Nov 2011 at 02:39

Do either of these boards come with a Sata-3 cable do u know, or will they just be Sata-2? Wondering if I need to add one to my list.

Legend · 29 Nov 2011 at 02:48

Cool, good to know, thanks.