Thoughts on potential build.

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Hi. I'm looking to get my new gaming PC sorted as soon as Ivybridge pricing is available. I'm just looking for any input on my new potential build and if I'm missing something.

Already have.
Fractal Design Arc Mini Matx
Seasonic x-560W Gold
Samsung 30nm Green 8gb

I'm thinking of getting these to complete the build.

Asrock Extreme4-M Z77 Matx
Intel Core i5 3570K (Or 2500K if it turns out to much more expensive)
Be Quiet Dark Rock Advanced
Crucial M4 128gb or the new Intel 330 120gb
Can't decide whether to get a 7850 and OC, or spend extra for 7950 or wait for the 670ti. Is the 7950 REALLY worth more than the bargain 7850?

I know my PSU is good but will it be OK running an OC'd 7950, OC'd CPU, OC'd Ram with 2 HDD's 1 SDD and 5 fans? Will the 7850 or 670ti be a safer option.?

I'm leaning towards the Intel SSD more but I have concerns about Sandforce 2281 and not sure whether to play it safe and get the M4. Also OCUK aren't selling the Intel drives. :(

Is the Dark Rock advanced sufficient to get the 2500k/3570k to 4.3-4.5GHz? Would the Dark Rock Pro be a better buy? I'm sold on these two for the looks :)

Sorry for loads of questions. Just want input if I've overlooked something simple or if there is a clearly better option than what I've listed. Cheers.
 
Hi,

Nice little spec, how about a Gigabyte board with a UK based warranty center, longer warranty,

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-394-GI&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=2261


7950 vs 7850 - http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/550?vs=549

I know my PSU is good but will it be OK running an OC'd 7950, OC'd CPU, OC'd Ram with 2 HDD's 1 SDD and 5 fans?
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Yes it is.

Is the Dark Rock advanced sufficient to get the 2500k/3570k to 4.3-4.5GHz?
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Yes it is.
 
The dark rock should be good enough, it seems very easy to hit 4.4ish on both those processors at which point it gets harder from there.

Get the M4, and that PSU will be good enough.
 
Wow lightning fast replies. Thanks guys.
The gap between the 7850 and 7950 doesn't seem to be as big as I thought and would obviously close even more when overclocked. I'll probably just end up getting the 7850 then.
Anyone know how http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-052-HS&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=411 compares to the MSI Twin Frozr III version? I wanted the MSI one but if the HIS version is in stock sooner I'll probably just grab that. I literally can't wait any longer to get it all ordered. Cheers.
 
7850 is about a 570 / 6950. 7950 is over a 580, so there is quite a gap. A 7850 overclocked would close the gap to a 7950 rapidly though, but a 7950 will be better at higher resolutions, and of course overclocks very well too.

I would pick up the Sapphire with dual fan coolers with either, or the MSI Twin Frozr's.
 
Finally got it all ordered. In the end decided on the M4, 7850 and decided on an Asus board as I've used them in my 3 previous builds and NEVER had a single fault with them. One of them is still in use in my parents PC and must be atleast 6 years old and still going strong.
Tomorrow is going to be a long day :)
 
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