New Build. CPU Questions

[[Duff]Chef]

Going through the process of a new build to replace my Q6600 and 4870 and as now no longer a student and have a decent job, looking at a xfire setup with I7.

The question is, currently I am at the following products, but concerned over CPU and if I am doing the right thing.

Current looking at.

Asus Rampage 2
12Gb OCZ Reaper 12800C7
Corsair Extreme SSD 64Gb (Windows Boot Drive for Win7)
Dual 5870 in Xfire

I already have case, psu and a couple of TB of storage, sound cards etc. But looking into a CPU.

I can afford an i7 975 EE and putting serious consideration into this, but not certain if it is really worth the extra £560 over a 920.

THe computer will be used for work (vid editing, ps, maya,) and gaming.

Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers,

Chef,

P.S Whislt this is a build post, it is only regarding the CPU hence why being in CPU section.

 

[[Duff]Chef]

Anyone,

someone must have some input on this?

 

[[Duff]Chef]

Thanks for the info guys,

Looks like I will be saving a few pennies and going for the 920. As the £560 difference will allow for a few extra items.

Regarding the 920, what are the differences between the 920 and the 920 D0. I will be overclockings under water cooling, so I take it the 920 D0 is the ideal choice? Can someone explain the differences?

Regarding the 5870, apart from the obvious, my other reasoning is due to ATI's Evefinity.

McT, as for the job, I work in marketing for Samsung.

 

[[Duff]Chef]

SMAndy, I use the computer for work and some gaming, but mainly work and as that is based in Maya, Photoshop etc then the I7 is the better CPU. PLus if I go I7 920, then I will be making the move into I9 when it comes out.