New 2500k build. Advice needed!

The pre oc'd bundle would the quick and painless way to go.

However, its very easy to overclock the 2500k. Starting with a small overclock, testing stability and then pushing it a bit further is the best way to go. There are several posts on the forums here that you can use for reference.

Be aware that the G43 G3 doesn't have an option in the bios for manual cpu voltage adjustment, and so 'Auto' is the only setting. That being said, the Auto feature has worked a treat with mine so far. Much better than other boards that I've had which seem to think that 'Auto' means wiring it's nipples up to the mains.

You can also use the 'OC Guru feature' which will set your bios and clock the chip at 4.2. This will turn off all power saving features though, such as c1e. Surprisingly enough, it actually does work, and isn't the usual half hearted gimmick.
 
ManofHorse said:
Plus the asus has pcie 3.0, which would be very useful for the next gfx card update planned?

That would be a very wise choice surely?
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Depends on budget really, and if you'll use the extra features? PICe 3.0 isn't that big a deal just yet, not that we can say for certain if it'll make a difference with Kelper.

What is your budget (excluding a graphics card maybe?) ?
 
ManofHorse said:
Plus the asus has pcie 3.0, which would be very useful for the next gfx card update planned?

That would be a very wise choice surely?
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All these budget Z68 boards are Gen3 as they dont feature "switches" like more expensive boards do that offer SLI/Crossfire at 8X/8X.

They always remain at 16X/4X and do Crossfire only.

So the Gigabyte Z68AP-D3 is fine.

Dont forget you still need a Ivybridge CPU to get PCI-E3.0 in a Gen3 board.
 
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Almost all socket1155 boards (H61/H67/P67/Z68) etc will take it.

I'm seeing plenty of BIOS updates available for these boards and when the time is closer for IB release there will be more im sure.
 
Ok grand.

So it would seem to me that getting PCI 3.0 support now makes good sense, allowing for the next gen of graphics cards + ivy bridge to do their thing?

A fairly sensible future upgrade path perhaps?

Thanks
 
Well do you want the option of SLI/Crossfire in the future?

If so, then get a GEN3 board that does the 8X/8X "switching"

If not then as said above, these cheaper boards are directly wired to the cpu socket via 16X lanes to the top slot and its the ivybridge cpu that has the PCi-E controller on it.

This may help explain better,

http://www.tomshardware.com/news/gigabyte-msi-pcie-3.0-gen3-third-gen,13485.html
 
A 64 gb ssd on a build like this is fine. Use something like steam tool to install games you play regularly on it. Keep steam on a hdd. I agree on the 460 as temp solution
 
Only other storage is external hard drives, and with prices the way they are, the idea of buying more spinning discs isn't a nice one.

Anyway, 64gb or 128gb we will see.

It's good to know that the gen 3s will work with one PCIe 3.0 card. Cant see there being a need for crossfire in the future so will probably go for the gigabyte board suggested

Thanks all
 
Guys,

one last question.

The ram does not appear on the motherboards compatibility list. Is that something to worry about or is it more than likely going to work?

Thanks
 
ManofHorse said:
Guys,

one last question.

The ram does not appear on the motherboards compatibility list. Is that something to worry about or is it more than likely going to work?

Thanks
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Dont worry about it.

Its Corsair and so its faultless, also manufacturers cant test every item on the market for compatibility.
 
Thanks again all, cracking effort with all the help that's been offered.

I have passed on the links for each part and it will be ordered tonight/tomorrow.

Then we just have to build it!
 
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