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Genesis_UK

Genesis_UK

Genesis_UK

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Good Afternoon,

I am currently fighting the severe itch to upgrade even though I know I don't really need to do a real major upgrade just yet but was curious of what your thoughts were on going SLI which would mean a mobo upgrade is needed for definite. I have overclocked my CPU but the temps are a little questionable so need a decent cooler to maybe push a little more and control those temps

So my current spec:

CPU: i5 2500k @ 4.4ghz - idles @ 32-33 can reach @ 81-82 on full load
Mobo: Gigabyte Z68AP-D3 Intel Z68 (Rev.1)
RAM: G.Skill RipJawsX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel
GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 680 1058MHz 2GB SuperClocked
PSU: OCZ ZX Series 1000W '80 Plus Gold' Modular Power Supply
OS SSD: OCZ Vertex 3 60GB
SSD #2: Intel X-25M 80GB
HDD: Seagate Barracuda Green 2TB SATA 6Gb/s Hard Drive

So I can probably get together about £600-700 now so save it? or spend it?
 
Hello and welcome to the forum.

A sli capable mobo and a decent cooler would help.
What cooler and case do you have?
 
Thanks, Long time reader so decided to finally register and post :)

My case is Cooler Master HAF 922
and the current cooler is: Akasa X4 AK-968 CPU Cooler

Edit for correction on cooler, my friend gave it too me a while back.
 
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Genesis_UK said:
Thanks, Long time reader so decided to finally register and post :)

My case is Cooler Master HAF 922
and the current cooler is: Akasa X4 AK-968 CPU Cooler

Edit for correction on cooler, my friend gave it too me a while back.
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No wonder you have high temps.

Something like a K2 would offer you better cooling.
Then just get a decent Z77 sli capable mobo. This is the cheaper option.
 
Any of these, depending on how much you want to spend and if they meet your requirements. All should be capable of giving you a good OC.
Although the GB boards are out of stock.

YOUR BASKET
1 x MSI Z77 MPower Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 ATX Motherboard with FREE F1 RC Car £149.99
1 x Asus P8Z77-V Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £137.99
1 x Gigabyte Z77X-UD3H Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £136.99
1 x Asus P8Z77-M Pro Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £116.99
1 x Gigabyte Z77X-D3H Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £112.99
Total : £666.95 (includes shipping : £10.00).

 
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Worth it?
 
I'd say save it and wait.

If anything you could get a 120/256 GB SSD if the extra space is needed for games etc.

Edit - Opps never saw that you've already bought.

P.S. That RAM seems a waste of money to be honest :( Especially if it's for gaming / general use.
 
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Potty27 said:
P.S. That RAM seems a waste of money to be honest :( Especially if it's for gaming / general use.
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Hehe thanks for mentioning that I didn't even notice I selected x 2 on them. I don't really need 16GB so I will ring tomorrow and get that sorted first thing I might even consider taking your advice and dropping completely.
 
Genesis_UK said:
Hehe thanks for mentioning that I didn't even notice I selected x 2 on them. I don't really need 16GB so I will ring tomorrow and get that sorted first thing I might even consider taking your advice and dropping completely.
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I missed that as well.:o

If you are going to reuse your RipJaws, just make sure they will fit under the K2, I don`t know which ones you have, so can`t say for certain.
 
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