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Xerco

Xerco

Xerco

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Hey once again overclockers im back for more knowledge haha.

Ok this is my system (complete so all factors are known):

Monitor: Samsung SyncMaster P2450
Mouse: Logitech MX 518
Keyboard: Microsoft Side Winder x6
Sound: Logitech 2.1
Case: NZXT Alpha
CPU: Intel 2 Duo E8500
RAM: 2 x 2GB DDR2 Elixir
MB: P5QL Pro Asus
CPU Cooler: Akasa Venom
GPU: Nvidia 470 Zotac
HD: 500GB (v old) (I have a F3 1tb in the post at the moment.)
PSU: 500w OCZ

Ok so I know that sandy bridge is out and I have been thinking of upgrading for a while, so id love it if anyone could check this all over for me.

I am also not sure if the 500w ocz is alright this upgraded setup?

This is what i was thinking of the following:

MSI P67A-GD55 Intel P67 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard - (Sandybridge)
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-153-MS&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=1906

Intel Core i7-2600K 3.40GHz (Sandybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor with FREE Lost Planet 2 PC Game - Retail [BX80623I72600K]
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-358-IN&groupid=701&catid=6&subcat=1859


Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-15000C9 1866MHz Dual Channel Kit (CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9) [CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9]

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-292-CS&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1387

or

Corsair XMS3 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-16000C9 2000MHz Dual-Channel Kit (CMX4GX3M2A2000C9) [CMX4GX3M2A2000C9]

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-281-CS&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1387


I will be running linux on my old hard drive and windows 7 ultimate 64 bit on the new F3.

Id prefer my budget to be around 500£ but its flexible.

Would I need a PSU upgrade? any information would be great :D

Thanks for your time, Xerco
 
Does that MSI board get the 20% vat back? if not then Get the Gd65 it will end up cheaper :). then drop down to 1600 mhz ram to save some money.
I would also suggest that you upgrade psu to something like the antec truepower modular 650w or corsair equivalent because i'm guessing youl want to overclock.
 
Geil all the way :D I doubt youl see a perfomance dip if you did choose the geil. You may need a new cooler or just new brackets to fit the cooler in order for it to work with a 1155 socket.
 
Intel Core i7-2600K 3.40GHz (Sandybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor with FREE Lost Planet 2 PC Game - Retail £224.99

MSI P67A-GD55 Intel P67 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard - (Sandybridge) £112.49

GeIL 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz VALUE PLUS Dual Channel (GVP38GB1600C9DC) £76.66

Corsair TX 650W ATX SLi Compliant Power Supply (CMPSU-650TXUK) £59.16 £59.16

Sub Total : £473.30
DPD Next Day Parcel Shipping : £10
VAT is being charged at 20.00% VAT : £96.66
Less Discount Discount : -£12.08
Total: £567.88

Most likely place an order monday morning, so still time if anyone thinks some thing should change or can confirm its a decent upgrade :)

(the akasa venom says it supports intel LGA 1155 im taking it that, that is fine for the mother board?)
 
Looks good.

The only thing I would change is the PSU to this one. It's £2.50 more, but for that you get a modular PSU that was designed by seasonic, 80+ bronze efficency and all-round a cracking PSU. Here is a review.
 
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