I'm building a computer on which I intend to run OSX mostly, but also to have the capabilities to run some of the nice games coming out this quarter.
I'm going for the obligatory 2500k and am hoping for a modest overclock (what could I expect?).
I've opted for a Gigabyte board for OSX compatibility reasons, but am undecided on the model.
I'm tempted by the Gigabyte Z68XP-UD3 as it's sub £100, but have read that the 7-phase VRM might compromise overclocking. I see that OcUK have the Z68XP-UD3P on this-week-only-offer for £120 which is tempting as I believe it has 12-phase which I'd guess is better. Does it have any other notable additional features to justify the extra money? Are there any other models I should look at in the range?
Couple of supplementary questions (might post these in their respective forums anyway):
1. I've got an old Enermax Noisetaker 600w - will it be okay for a PSU until I can shell out for a nice modular one?
2. Are there any recommendations for good coolers that won't break the bank?
Thanks in advance.
I'm going for the obligatory 2500k and am hoping for a modest overclock (what could I expect?).
I've opted for a Gigabyte board for OSX compatibility reasons, but am undecided on the model.
I'm tempted by the Gigabyte Z68XP-UD3 as it's sub £100, but have read that the 7-phase VRM might compromise overclocking. I see that OcUK have the Z68XP-UD3P on this-week-only-offer for £120 which is tempting as I believe it has 12-phase which I'd guess is better. Does it have any other notable additional features to justify the extra money? Are there any other models I should look at in the range?
Couple of supplementary questions (might post these in their respective forums anyway):
1. I've got an old Enermax Noisetaker 600w - will it be okay for a PSU until I can shell out for a nice modular one?
2. Are there any recommendations for good coolers that won't break the bank?
Thanks in advance.