New build from Core2duo

Burtoner · 4 Feb 2011 at 23:34

Looking at replacing a Intel Core2duo 6600 2.4ghz with a new system

Maybe around £300-£350, could probably go £400..

What you think of this:-

Intel Core i5 760 2.80GHz (Lynnfield) (Socket LGA1156) - Retail £158.39
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-339-IN

Gigabyte GA-P55-USB3 Intel P55 (Socket 1156) DDR3 Motherboard £91.99
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-248-GI

GeIL 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz VALUE PLUS Triple Channel (GVP36GB1600C9TC) £49.98
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-106-GL

Total : £311.16

Current specs in sig..

Thekwango · 4 Feb 2011 at 23:37

you considered going sandybridge? if youre just looking cpu, mobo and ram your budget would easily allow it

Burtoner · 4 Feb 2011 at 23:39

I did think about it but not with all problems they are having and recalls or chips, just isnt worth the risk...

Thekwango · 4 Feb 2011 at 23:49

true there are a few problems out there, but i'm sure if you hold off a short while they'll be sorted.

unless of course you are in a hurry to buy str8 away?

Greavesy · 5 Feb 2011 at 00:48

If you went for that i5 build or sandybridge you need dual channel memory (4 or 8 gb)

Thekwango · 5 Feb 2011 at 01:14

Greavesy said:
If you went for that i5 build or sandybridge you need dual channel memory (4 or 8 gb)

well spotted sir!

Burtoner · 5 Feb 2011 at 20:30

Good point about the memory...

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-203-CS

This should be ok?

Whats does Tri channel stuff do and how does it work?

Brings total to : £306.17

Not bad for an upgrade that that price