System upgrade

[mearnshaw]

yep, another new build thread...

Looking to upgrade my system fairly soon from my trusty opteron170 to a Sandybridge and just need some advice as I haven't built an Intel PC before

Budget ~£500

Requirements: CPU heavy with 8Gb Ram, for 3D rendering and light gaming

CPU
Intel Core i7-2600K
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-358-IN&groupid=701&catid=6&subcat=1859

MOBO
Asus P67 Sabertooth Intel P67
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-449-AS

RAM
G.Skill RipJawsX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C8
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-062-GS&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1517

Cooler
Corsair H50

Will these components work well together?
Any possible issues?
Is it worth going for a Z68 board?

please make any suggestions for alternative components

Will be using existing PSU (Corsair TX 650W) and GFX card

Cheers,
Mark

 

[mearnshaw]

Thanks

Mine added upto ~£520 actually, so slightly over

Already have a PSU, GFX card and Zalman Z9 case

 

[mearnshaw]

Is there much difference between C9 and C8 RAM?