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Falcon

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Having just returned from holiday to find my computer not working and dispite all my efforts trying to get it to work it won't. So I've decided to use this as an excuse to upgrade.
My old cpu and mobo were an Intel e6400 and an Asus p5b deluxe, so anything new will be a big upgrade. I want to re-use my current drives, gfx card and psu. The psu is a Corsair vx450w and the gfx card is an EVGA gtx 260.

Currently I really only use my pc for web browsing, a bit of photo editing here and there, watching films listening to music and an occasional bit of gaming (WoW).

Can anyone recommend a cpu/mobo/ram combo?
 
Product Name Qty Price Line Total
OcUK Motherboard Bundle - Intel Core i5 2500K & Asus P8P67 Intel P67 Mainboard **B3 Revision** £289.98
(£241.65) £289.98
(£241.65)
OCZ Platinum 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Ultra Low Voltage Dual Channel Kit (OCZ3P1600C9ELV4GK) £36.98
(£30.82) £36.98
(£30.82)
Sub Total : £272.47
Shipping cost assumes delivery to UK Mainland with:
DPD Next Day Parcel
(This can be changed during checkout) Shipping : £9.50
VAT is being charged at 20.00% VAT : £56.39
Total : £338.36


For photo editing, you would make use of a 2600k, however, it seems you don't spend too much time doing it from your post, so I'd say stick with the 2500 and save the money

kd
 
not sure what your budget is, but heres a CPU, RAM, mobo and cooler (the OEM processor comes without a cooler)

you wont really want to spend any more than this, unless you want a better cooler, or need a crossfire/sli capable mobo.


YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i5-2500K 3.30GHz (Sandybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor - OEM £161.99
1 x MSI P67A-C45 Intel P67 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard - (Sandybridge) ** B3 REVISION ** £104.99
1 x OCZ Platinum 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Ultra Low Voltage Dual Channel Kit (OCZ3P1600C9ELV4GK) £36.98
1 x Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro Rev 2 CPU Cooler (Socket 939 / AM2 / AM3 / 775 / 1155/ 1156 / 1366) £17.99
Total : £333.35 (includes shipping : £9.50).
 
Name Qty Price Line Total
Intel Core i5-2500K 3.30GHz (Sandybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor - OEM £161.99
(£134.99) £161.99
(£134.99)
MSI P67A-C45 Intel P67 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard - (Sandybridge) ** B3 REVISION ** £104.99
(£87.49) £104.99
(£87.49)
OCZ Platinum 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Ultra Low Voltage Dual Channel Kit (OCZ3P1600C9ELV4GK) £36.98
(£30.82) £36.98
(£30.82)
Intel Official i7/i5/i3 CPU Cooler (Socket 1155/1156) £0.98
(£0.82) £0.98
(£0.82)
Sub Total : £254.12
Shipping cost assumes delivery to UK Mainland with:
DPD Next Day Parcel
(This can be changed during checkout) Shipping : £9.50
VAT is being charged at 20.00% VAT : £52.72
Total : £316.34

SNAP.
 
I notice how you guys have all specced a p67 motherboard, would it still be worth getting a p67 or woudl it be better to save a few pennies and go for a h67?
 
H67 if you have no intention of overclocking, then you can get a non k series 2500 or less. There is not a huge saving either way maybe £20.
 
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