Intel Core i7-2600K or Intel Core i5-2500K 3.30GHz ?

[Matrix]

Well seems my pc has died (q9550) so looking at buying a new system.

I do video encoding and surf the web etc a bit of gaming but not as much as I'd like.

I'm looking for some advice what to go for in terms of CPU and mobo and ram really.

Is it worth paying a little more to get the 2600K i take it K means you can clock it up as well?

Any help would be appreciated please.

 

[Alex h]

i think the 2600 k would better suit your needs as hyperthreading and yes the k means you can overclock on the p boards

 

[Ginger-Menace]

as alex has said 2600k looks to be better for your needs. as for mobo, its down to your preferences as to which brand you go for , i have the asus p8p67 pro and couldnt be happier with it, but do make sure you buy the B3 Revision of which ever one you go for

 

[Matrix]

What about Ram i've always used Geil and never had any issues with them?

Thanks for the input so far guys

 

[Alex h]

if your happy with it then get some no problem with it i brought g skill 2x4 gig

 

[Brumboy]

The 2600k has HT which helps greatly in video editing/encoding.

I have a 2500k and it's a great CPU, overclocking is easy.

 

[Matrix]

Can any suggest a good P mobo please. I always use asus but ive read a lot of people seem to be having issues with them? What's gigabyte like? Was looking at the p67a-ud39 maybe?

Hoping to pay around £130ish or a bit more if it's worth it.

Thank you.

 

[Alex h]

i brought gigabyte ud4 better rma than asus if it goes wrong dont have to wait aslong and as you say saus boards seem to be having problems

 

[Matrix]

Does the gigabyte have the features like the asus boards such as , 2 overclocking settings in the bios you can load up. The ability to put the computer to sleep but it will carry on downloading things like that?


Thanks