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May 11, 2012, 05:25 AM
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New build help
Two weeks doing a new build. Need some help what to choose.
Motherboard- AsRock Z68-EXTREME4-GEN3 $160 Memory- 8GB Kit HyperX 1600Mhz DDR3 9-11-9-27 @ 1.65v XMP RAM $54 (should I go for a better ram kit) CPU- This is where I need some advice. I can either go with a 2500k which is $219 OR the new IB 3570k which is $245. I'm also guessing the 3550 is pretty much the same but without the unlocked multiplier? I plan on taking the 2500 or 3570 to 4GHZ (and more). So what should I choose? I also want a SSD for OS and BF3, only getting a 60GB one. Which of these is best? Corsair SSD 60GB Force Series 3 $89 OCZ SATA3 Agility 3 60GB $92
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May 14, 2012, 08:34 AM
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Le bump.
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May 14, 2012, 09:01 AM
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3570k its slightly better, and the ssd, i would pick the corsair one, Im on iPad right now so I can't post in much detail.
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May 14, 2012, 12:56 PM
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I'd go with the 2500k and get a bigger SSD. The 120gb SSD just dropped in price. You can get a Mushkin 120GB for $102.99 or the OCZ Vertex 3 for $109.99. But with that only being $20 over your 60GB chooses.. I'd get the IB 3570k for future proofing and the 120GB.
 I don't own a 3570k.. So, I can't comment on it performance.. but I do have 2x 2500k's and they are great chips. I can get 4.7gb on air with both of those chips. From what i've read the 3570k @ 4.5gb is comparable to the 2500k at 4.7gb.EDIT: +1 on the Z77 board over the Z68.
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May 14, 2012, 01:17 PM
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Go with a 2500K and Z77.
With SB you get better OC and temp´s over IB |
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May 14, 2012, 09:07 PM
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This a better mobo? http://ijk.com.au/branch/ijk/product...ucts_id=138615
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