which bundle for £500

[realoverlord]

been thinking about updating my i5 2500k/8 ram to something more powerfull. current setup has always been crashing and bluescreens etc.
am i better to consider an overclocked i5 or a i7 for gaming. whats the best bang for bucks in my price range. Probably go for a new monitor too while im at it.
I just bought a his 7950 iceq boost 3g so it must compliment this card.
Hope you can help.

Barry

 

[realoverlord]

Thanks for the comments guys, but i forgot to mention that i am a total dunce when it comes to overclocking , i would not have the ability or confidence to attempt it. So i would have to pay for the privilege and peace of mind that a pre built system would give me.
I might at a later stage add another 7950 iceq boost for a two card set up.
Barry

 

[realoverlord]

Hi Scottie,
Most of that info is above.
Budget around 500 pounds for cpu/mobo/ram/cooler
I might change my case. Current one is years old thermalktake sunami dream, but took several mobo upgrades with a bit of dremel work. Starting to get tight with the size of current GPUs and coolers.
Im wondering would I be better with a seriously overclocked i5 or a seriously powerful standard i7?
My only real use for this system is for gaming, flight sims, total war, fps, bf series etc.
Also looking at upgrading my 4 year old dell monitor, (im already beginning to feel the financial strain/pain )
The ability to add another 7950 iceq later would be a consideration.
Also something a bit quieter would be nice but not a deal breaker.

current system basics are

processor: i5 2500k (overclocked by another company, never was stable, always crashing, blue screens, shutting itself down etc, NO support or replies to appeals for help . had used OCUK for previous bundle and it never faulterd, so im back with my tail betwween my legs )
mobo: micro aus, not sure which one (in uk at moment and cant check)
PSU: ocuk 750 watt.
GPU: HIS 7950 iceq boost 3 gb (just bought from OCUK and installed)
RAM: 8 gb
CPU cooler: freezer pro 13.

Thanks again for all the advice.

Barry