Hi everyone ,,i'm trying to get a machine spec but i'm not sure which cpu to go for Amd or Intel.. i do a lot of video editing ..converting avi to dvd and paring and raring.. rar files and 50 meg internet ..so what pcu should i go for.. Thans for your replies...John
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i7 2600k, with a Z68 motherboard.
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Your basket
Product Name Qty Price Line Total
Intel Core i7-2600K 3.40GHz (Sandybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor - Retail £253.99
(£211.66) £253.99
(£211.66)
Gigabyte Z68AP-D3 Intel Z68 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £77.98
(£64.98) £77.98
(£64.98)
Corsair XMS3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (CMX8GX3M2A1600C9) £38.39
(£31.99) £76.78
(£63.98)
Gelid Tranquillo CPU Cooler (Socket 754/939/940/AM2/AM2+/AM3/LGA775/LGA1155/LGA1156/LGA1366) £24.98
(£20.82) £24.98
(£20.82)
* Sub Total : £361.44
Shipping cost assumes delivery to UK Mainland with:
DPD Next Day Parcel
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VAT is being charged at 20.00% VAT : £74.19
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Might as well get the 2500K and clock the crap out of it!