pre built x79 bundle - spec please?

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hey all, I just made a thread relating to this but I dont know how to delete it so I'[ll make another. Anyways, Im after a pre built bundle and OCUK are quite cheap in comparison to competitors so I am going for them. I've currently seen 2, the super nova x79 bundle for 566, here: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=BU-103-OE and this http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=BU-093-OE with the £20 p9x79 PRO upgrade, total 667. I am wondering, which is the best value? obviously they are pre overclocked, I will be using 2 cards eventually, I currently have 1 HD6950 card that I'll be fitting. Which is the best option? or can you find me a pre built bundle that is better and more value for money under £720?
The reason I am going pre built is that a lot of motherboards don't support the 3820 processor, because it was released after the boards were made, so they released a bios update. the problem is, if they arent updated, i wont even be able to get to post stage to update the bios. Plus, it is only around £70 more for the pre built, so I think its worth it.

Thanks for the help, hopefully I can have it ordered this afternoon. Stephen
 
anyone? I've got to go to work shortly and would love to have it ordered now so that I can transfer money to my bank to pay for it. Thanks!!!
 
Its only been 24 minutes since you started the thread, give people a chance.


Heres my reply from your other thread,


Yes you qualify for free delivery - http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/sh...&posted=1&utm_source=forums&utm_medium=banner

As for the two bundles you linked, as theres approximately a £80-90 difference in price between the two and both have the same overclocked speed setting set by OcUK, I would get the cheaper one and use the difference to upgrade your SSD to something like a Samsung 830.
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my apologies - didnt see the other reply. is the p9x79 pro not worth the extra £90? I have an SSD but I could get a 256gb SSD I guess. Or just save it lol. Thanks!
 
squarehead94 said:
my apologies - didnt see the other reply. is the p9x79 pro not worth the extra £90? I have an SSD but I could get a 256gb SSD I guess. Or just save it lol. Thanks!
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Well to determine if its worth £90 to you,

Is there anything between the two boards features that you consider worth the extra to you?

Specs of both boards,

http://uk.asus.com/Motherboards/Intel_Socket_2011/P9X79/
http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4050#ov

edit..the Gigabyte bundle includes two games vs one for the Asus bundle:) that must sell it for you?:D
 
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squarehead94 said:
it just makes me wonder why its so much cheaper if it is just as good? think ill go gigabyte... thanks
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Well Gigabyte certainly arent a rubbish manufacturer, the Motherboard has a 3 year warranty.

The overclocked Bundle also has a "Full 12 Month collect and return warranty"
 
one final thing, would you say it is worth spending an additional 120 pounds on buying the components seperately, but getting a 3930k as apposed to the 3820?
 
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