Hows this look?

[Nevakonaza]

Hi all,

Thinking of a new build here..how does it look?

Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - OEM
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-418-IN

Zalman CNPS20LQ CPU Liquid Cooler
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-060-ZA

Gigabyte Z77X-D3H Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-390-GI

MSI HD6950 2GB Twin Frozr3 (Already have this)...will get another for Crossfire eventually.

Corsair Enthusiast Series TX 850W V2 High Performance
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-039-CS

Lian Li PC-90B Big Tower Case
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-432-LL

Already have 8gb of G.Skill Ripjawz 1600Mhz 7-8-7-24.

I also have 2x OCZ Vertex 2 60GB drives that id Raid 0.

Comes to around £605.

 

[mp260767]

looks fine.

for a few extra £'s i'd go with the retail version of the processor.

how about the Antec Kúhler H2O 620 cooler as another option.

 

[Nevakonaza]

Hi thanks for replying,

Is retail worth it though?...i dont intend to ever use the stock intel heatsink.

I looked into the Kuhler but im not really sure on the quality,The plastic clips dont look very good,Then again that Zalman ive been looking at aswell has plastic mounting clips.

Will that Power supply be enough for 2x 6950s in Crossfire?

 

[mp260767]

for the price difference it gives you a 3 yr warrenty over a 1 yr , if you don't think thats worthwhile then oem will do fine.

think the water coolers like that are all pretty much the same from what i've seen.

psu will be fine for your crossfire.