i7 2600k cpu ,mobo help please, cant decide!

Titchy · 2 Oct 2011 at 08:40

Hi guys , im a bit out of the loop since my last build which was a Q9650.
I've now decided i want to build myself an i7 2600k , but as i say im out the loop a bit on the latest tech.

The main things im looking for:

The ability to run 2 x 580 gfx cards to the best of their ability
To be able to fit fast memory and ideally 16gb
Good overclocking ability
To be able to use the fastest SSDs well ( i think i read somewhere that the newest mobos are able to use them faster , could be mistaken though )

I really am out of touch so all help and recommendations appreciated ,
i notice there is difference chipsets and im unsure of the differences ( P67,H67,Z68 etc )

Thanks in advance everyone.

Btw , the pc is mostly for Gaming and video editing ( i know the i5 is a good gamer but with other uses im wanting to go for the i7 )

Titchy · 2 Oct 2011 at 12:09

thanks for the explanation Orcvader !

Budget wise i was hoping 200 max but if i need to spend more for the "right" mobo then i am willing to do so.

I would like to run both cards together x16 x16 if possible rather than 8/8 .

I guess with your comment about the ssd i should be looking at only the Z68 chipset then eh ?

Thanks again.

Titchy · 2 Oct 2011 at 12:24

I meant 200 for the mobo sorry

Yeah pc cost wise , around 2k, thanks .

Dont need a monitor , its going to be running 2 x 27" monitors that i already have.
Thanks muchly if you wanna do that matey

Titchy · 2 Oct 2011 at 12:26

Sorry for double post one after the other, just an afterthought, if 16/16 makes so little difference is there any reason for me to get that ? Like is the near-future tech (1yr-2yrs max) going to do anything that would take more advantage of 16/16 ? If it isn't then i would be happy with 8/8 , thanks again for your help chaps , its mucho appreciated.

Titchy · 2 Oct 2011 at 12:46

Thanks rooster, you have certainly given me some starting ground to work from ,
i was looking at Anandtech website on the benchmark comparison but i dont seem to be able to compare a single 590 to 580sli . That might be a good idea assuming she runs well, shaves a decent sum from the overall cost as well !

Im reading a review on that mobo right now and it seems to get the thumbs up!

Titchy · 2 Oct 2011 at 22:04

Thanks guys , i am noticing that 590s seem very rare, that is a bit worrying , maybe there is indeed a problem with them ?

Would save some money but its a risky one, that gigabyte one that ocuk has seems to be about the only ones available anywhere !

Titchy · 4 Oct 2011 at 19:48

Thanks for all the help everyone , i opted for this mobo in the end !

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-056-AK&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=1990

I will post the whole pc spec in a while when i get a chance for those that were kind enough to come with complete suggestions !

Titchy · 6 Oct 2011 at 08:31

Titchy · 6 Oct 2011 at 10:41

david_129 said:
Sounds like an awesome little setup

hehe thanks matey , i have to admit , im like a little kid , sitting all excited waiting for it to arrive so i can start building