New Build - Gaming / Dev box

[Jammin1984]

Hi all,

Unfortunately I couldnt go for the build I specced on here back in Jan - http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18238599

Im now looking to finally go for a new build to replace the old faithfull

Here is what im looking to go for:

Im looking at an I7 over an I5 as I will be using it for both development and gaming. Im hoping to clock it @ 4.6 and I value a nice quiet rig when writing code, hence the H60 cooler. Ive gone for 2 x 4GB so I can easily upgrade to 16GB in a few months; I use a VM's a fair bit when developing.

With those points above taken into account, a few questions

1)Hows the build? Any refinements?
2)I wont ever be SLI'n the card, id just upgrade, so is the mobo overkill?
3)Taking #2 into account, and that i hope to clock it at 4.6, is the 650 PSU going to be enough?
4)After reading over reviews of the H60, it has been suggested in a few places to leave it as the recommended intake to blow air over the CPU block. Then, to have one additional 120mm intake on the front and a 120mm exhaust on the top of the case. Is this the best way to use the H60s fan + 2 additional 120mm's?

Thanks for reading through this and any tips much appreciated.

 

[Jammin1984]

You make some convincing arguments Jony27, especially the 580

Ok here is the build with the above changes:

Is this sacrificing quality a little however? With the motherboard and PSU? And would 650 handle and OC'd CPU plus a single 580?

Hmmm, this is tough, it would mean a 580 for £10 more....

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If I was to with the second build, and sacarfice and modular PSU for some ££ towards a 580, would I be better with this?

Corsair TX 650

 

[Jammin1984]

Thanks for all the help on this guys

As Jony27 has said above Im seeing that this comes down to bang for buck now vs futureproofing.

Although I probably will never SLI, allowing for an Ivybridge and PCI3 upgrade from the same board I have now is a big consideration; flogging in I7 and 570 when I next come to upgrade and using the same board is a nice upgrade path.

Hmmm....

Again thanks for the tips on this guys, I need to think on this one!