Recommendation of spec: 2600k

[FoxMaN]

Hi all,

I recently upgraded my case, PSU and Video card so I figured I'd upgrade the rest while I'm at it. Just wanting to make sure that it all makes sense to you guys.

I haven't overclocked in years but with this build I will be.

Parts in red are already purchased/in current system:

Intel i7 2600k
Corsair H80
ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3
GSkill Ripjaws 8gb 2133 (1700) C9 (2x4gb)
HIS HD6970 2GB
Thermaltake ToughPower 775W
WD 250GB SATA2
2x WD 1TB SATA2
Thermaltake Overseer case

Please don't preach SSD. I want one and it will be my next upgrade.

I'm hoping this should get to 4.5GHz easily.

Thanks.

*Edit*

Thinking about it a bit more, most of my PC usage is for gaming, is it worthwhile going the i7 or save $100 and go the i5 2500k?

[miicah]

2500k is the best compromise between gaming/general use/price

[ToBiAs_R33per]

I have some 2600K cpus currently for sale?
Cheaper than the reatil jobs atm, but + on the 2500K as it is the middle ground

http://forums.overclockers.com.au/sh....php?t=1010999

[tr1cky271]

Without an SSD your computer is nothing. Ditch the H80, don't get anything more than a 2500K and you'll have enough to cover a Crucial M4. I'd get cheaper 1600MHz RAM too.

EDIT: I'm not preaching - you just need to see the light

[Combatants]

For a Comparrison i run my 2500k at 5ghz on air cooling so your H90 should do it easy, Ok i wont preach SSD............................................... .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .

Spoiler below, highlight to read:
GET A F@#$ING SSD YOU FOOL!


But the 2500k for the $100 cheaper is fine compared to a 2600k

[FoxMaN]

Managed to get the 2500k to 5GHz but needed 1.49-1.5v. To be stable it would need 1.52v.

Temps are fine but not happy running that voltage, back to 4.5GHz

Also for the SSD preachers, I meant by next upgrade = next weekend (need more time to move shit around).

What SSDs are best to go for?

[Kurosaki]

Stability or speed?

Stability = Intel
Speed = Anything Sandforce based.

[FoxMaN]

Somewhere in between? Looking to spend about $350

[Kurosaki]

Originally Posted by FoxMaN

Somewhere in between? Looking to spend about $350

How big do you want your SSD?

350 will easily get you a Intel 120GB 510 SSD

[FoxMaN]

My current boot HDD is sitting at about 220GB but there is a lot of crap on there. I'd probably just have OS + few apps + SWTOR/BF3 so 120GB would suffice.

Thanks for the help!

*Edit* Can get a Intel 320S 120GB SATA 3 for $259

[Chardiieee]

Intel i7 2600k
Corsair H80
ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3
GSkill Ripjaws 8gb 2133 (1700) C9 (2x4gb)

RAM = you wont see the difference in speed after 1600mhz unless youre a serious overclocker (LN2, etc) and you may as well get the lowest latency possible. Also try smaller modules if RAM capacity isnt a concern, as theyre faster, more stable and more OC'able. Corsair sells 2GB sticks of C7 1600mhz DDR3 which Im aiming for in my next upgrade, and with 4 of those I wont need a ram upgrade till DDR4 platforms come out

I plan on getting the 2600k as my next CPU on the best ASRock board too, I think +4.4GHz will be -easy- seeing as I plan on watercooling it with a 4x120
Good choice.

Corsair H80
Cant complain, however personally if I was getting watercooling I would flesh out a proper expandable kit, say if my graphics cards became noisy in their age, etc etc. Plus you can get a better radiator and cooler tubing and such, but its entirely up to you.

SSD - Crucial M4 as many suggest, or say a Corsair Force GT series are among the fastest and more reliable. SSD's are the way of the future!

[joshpond]

Save some bucks on the ram as mentioned above and the 2500k is enough.

Try amazon.com if you want for crucial m4 ssds but I like them.maybe not as reliable as intel or as fast as the sandforce ones but reliable and fast enough to not really matter.

Josh

[tr1cky271]

I mean, if you don't buy the SSD now then you'll only have to re-install your OS onto when you do end up getting one - doesn't make sense.

You seem to be set on getting an overpriced CPU and excessively over-the-top performance RAM.

[FoxMaN]

Originally Posted by FoxMaN

Managed to get the 2500k to 5GHz but needed 1.49-1.5v. To be stable it would need 1.52v.

Temps are fine but not happy running that voltage, back to 4.5GHz
?

You guys seem to be oblivious to the fact it's already purchased.

Going to have a look on Amazon now. How long do they normally take to deliver?

Starting to wonder if I should get the SSD or 2nd 6970

[joshpond]

Go the ssd over the 6970.

Delivery from amazon, I 've had books get here in a week and some things up to 2 weeks. I am in a regional area too so that usually adds a day or two.

Josh