Mobo/CPU/Ram Combo

[billbennett]

Hi all,

I'm looking at upgrading my current set up and struggling to decide what to go for. I have just recently ordered a new MSI Hd 6850 OC and also a Zalman Z9 case.

I have now decided to go the whole hog and change mobo/ram/cpu.

I'm looking at spending £300ish and currently thinking of :-

Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (Ivybridge)

Gigabyte Z77-D3H Intel Z77

Corsair Vengeance Blue 8GB (2x4GB)

Can anyone advise if this is reasonable as not sure really if different Ram is better/worse or if I'm better of with a 2500k instead of 3570k?

I have OC'd in the past so will be playing around with it.

My current PSU is a corsair HX 520w.

Current screen 24" BenQ 1920x1080

It's mainly going to be used for web browsing and a bit of catching up on gaming as I've been away for last 5 years on PC gaming due to PS3.

Cheers

Mark

 

[jeff6475]

looks good but maybe get low profile ram incase you upgrade the heatsink

 

[billbennett]

I was thinking about that so thanks for confirming it.

Should I just take advantage of the weekly offer and get....

GeIL Dragon 8GB (2x4GB) at £37.99

 

[billbennett]

Also as it's going into a Zalman Z9 case is there a particular size mobo I should be buying as I'm not sure on the difference between the Z77, Z77m, Z77mx or Z77x.

Mark

 

[jeff6475]

think max size is ATX so just about any z77 will fit unless its E-ATX,so the board depends on budget and what you want from it sli/xfire etc

 

[billbennett]

OK bud. To be honest don't really know what I want, just best bang for buck.

Cheers

Mark