How dose this new build sound?

keithfa26 · 28 Jul 2012 at 16:59

i5 2500k
Asus P8Z77-V
Corsair 16GB 1600MHZ DDR3
Gtx 670
800w modular psu
500gb hdd
60gb ssd

Thats just the main parts the build will be used for high end gaming/Rendering.
recording in full 1080p. i already have ssd plus the 16gb is due to the fact its cheaper atm.

tamzzy · 28 Jul 2012 at 17:02

why use the 2500k when the 3570k can be had for very little more?
800w psu is overkill (unless you want to sli)
get a bigger ssd instead of 16gb ram lol 8gb ram will do fine
what's your budget?

keithfa26 · 28 Jul 2012 at 17:07

the 2500k is the best cpu for gaming? and getting 16gb as its on offer

And will be using that ssd for windows i have a spare 1 in my other system i can use

tamzzy · 28 Jul 2012 at 17:14

keithfa26 said:
the 2500k is the best cpu for gaming?

not really. 3570k @4.4ghz = 2500k @ 4.7-4.8ghz
yes the 2500k can clock 4.8-5ghz, but you lose the better igp in the 3570k for virtu mvp and also quicksync 2.0 and pci-e 3.0

keithfa26 · 28 Jul 2012 at 17:25

There is barely any diffrence beetween the too cpus apart from the 3579k being hotter

tamzzy · 28 Jul 2012 at 17:28

hotter does not mean it uses more power. the tim between the ihs is lousy in the 3570k, that's why the cores run hotter, which stops it clocking faster than a 2500k (and ofc due to the new tri-gate process too)

LukieBoy007 · 28 Jul 2012 at 17:34

i5 3570k > i5 2500k
Newer technology, better performance clock to clock and just generally better. Especially as you are getting a Z77 motherboard, you should get the i5 3570k over the i5 2500k.

tamzzy · 28 Jul 2012 at 17:52

saying its "generally better" doesnt do much to convince someone it really is better...lol xD

jeff6475 · 28 Jul 2012 at 18:17

cant help some ppl even when they ask how their build looks

Stinger53 · 28 Jul 2012 at 18:21

as said get 3570k, drop 16gb to 8gb as 16gb is pointless for gaming. and get ssd

Zaruz · 28 Jul 2012 at 18:25

Again, get the 3570k..it isn't all about the max clock speed you can get it to, you know?

Drop the RAM to 8GB and get some with faster speeds if you really want great RAM. More than 8GB right now isn't worthwhile for gaming and wont help you at all.

Orcvader · 28 Jul 2012 at 18:30

New batch of Sandys overclock pretty poorly anyway. 8gb 1600mhz RAM is more than enough for gaming, any more/faster and it won't make a difference to your gaming performance. Could also drop the PSU to a 600w one if you're not planning SLi.

keithfa26 · 28 Jul 2012 at 18:34

If u didint read as i said 16gb as its on offer would cost the same as just 8 gb so why not? also stated that i have a spare ssd that i will be using also using 800w for the future will want to use sli within the next couple months i would rather use the 2500k as its a bit cheaper also not that mega diffrence to be seen

keithfa26 · 28 Jul 2012 at 18:35

also i dont want to change anything here i asked if its good for gaming?

Bacon? · 28 Jul 2012 at 18:36

Which RAM is on offer?? I can't believe that any 16GB RAM is on a 50% offer.

jeff6475 · 28 Jul 2012 at 18:37

well if you can get 16gig of ram for £40 pound might aswell get it but i still dont get why you want the SB over IB

LukieBoy007 · 28 Jul 2012 at 18:37

Well in the end it's your choice, and we're just here to give advice. The i5 3570k isn't too much of a price difference and is definitely the better choice.

Orcvader · 28 Jul 2012 at 18:37

Cheapest 16gb kit I see on OcUK is ~£95. Cheapest 8gb kit is ~£35... what a price difference...

Also, what PSU model is it?

jeff6475 · 28 Jul 2012 at 18:38

keithfa26 said:
also i dont want to change anything here i asked if its good for gaming?

you asked

How dose this new build sound?

and we are giving you our thoughts

jeff6475 · 28 Jul 2012 at 18:40

Orcvader said:
Cheapest 16gb kit I see on OcUK is ~£95. Cheapest 8gb kit is ~£35... what a price difference...

Also, what PSU model is it?

wouldnt the cheapest 16gig be 2x £35 = £70