New system in a few weeks!

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So i made a huge mistake by selling my gaming rig and buying an Apple Macbook (don't laugh!) and now I'm after a new system.

Are we due any big changes in the cpu/mobo world?

My previous system had an MSI Mpower Z77 and i7 3770k and SLI Titans.

I don't have a budget for any of the parts as what i sell my Macbook for, ill use to pay for the system!

Now I'm not sure if i should go down the 1150/Z87 route or the 2011/x79.

Ill be buying the new BenQ 27" monitor when its released so want the best power available.

Now onto GPU's, Ill most likely be buying either 2 780ti's or again buy 2 Titans as the performance was excellent.

Not a fan of ATI, I did have a 7970 before i moved over to Nvidia and have preferred them ever since.

Everything else i am set on, its just the main board and chip i can't decide on!

Any thoughts?
 
Im leaning towards X79 and 2011.

I don't think theres going to be a massive difference between them all tbh.

Ive had 1150/1155/56/775 so now its time to try 2011!
 
Im leaning towards X79 and 2011.

I don't think theres going to be a massive difference between them all tbh.

Ive had 1150/1155/56/775 so now its time to try 2011!

The only thing that puts me off 2011 is the motherboards are so expensive, compared to equivalent 1150 boards.
 
What is the main use of the system?

If its gaming then a 4670k and a motherboard with SLI support.

YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i5-4670K 3.40GHz (Haswell) Socket LGA1150 Processor - Retail £161.99
1 x Gigabyte G1.Sniper Z87 Intel Z87 (Socket 1150) DDR3 ATX Motherboard £109.99
1 x Kingston HyperX Beast 8GB (2x4GB) PC3-19200C11 2400MHz Dual Channel Kit (KHX24C11T3K2/8X) £45.95
Total : £317.93 (includes shipping : ).




As the ram is tall a all in one water cooler would be better suited.

Closest slot is no.4, if you're running 2 sticks, you can afford to block that memory slot..

Slot configuration is 4,2,3,1 ...
 

As already pointed out, massively overpriced and a bit old now.

Its got no/little watercooling support either, for a case of that rpice thats a massive let down.

If you want a spectacular looking case, look no further:

YOUR BASKET
1 x Corsair Graphite 760T Windowed Full Tower Gaming Case - White (CC-9011045-WW) £152.99
Total : £152.99 (includes shipping : ).

 
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