Hey guys, i'm thinking of putting a new gaming rig together for around £650. ($1000) I also already have a Palit GTX 460 1GB graphics card. I have asked around on a few forums and it seemed like my best bet was to go for:
CPU: Intel Core i5 760 2.8Ghz (Probably overclock to around 3.2-2.6 if possible)
RAM: 2x2gb Corsair XMS3 1600Mhz
Mobo: Asus P7P55D PRO
GPU: 2x Palit GTX 460 1GB
HDD: 500GB WD Black
Case: Coolermaster Gladiator 600
CPU Fan: Coolermaster Hyper 212
PSU: XFX Pro Series 850W
Case Fans: 3x Zaward Golf (2x 140mm, 1x 120mm)
Now that Sandy Bridge is out im not sure. For a rig that is purely meant for gaming, is it worth me paying the extra for an ASUS P8P67 PRO and an i5 2500k? I suppose ill need a different CPU cooler too, any suggestions on a decent cooler for £20-25 or so?
Also i welcome any suggestions for improving that build. I use my PC for gaming, music, web browsing and audio recording/editing (i have an audio interface. It's also worth noting that audio editing/recording doesnt require a huge amount from my CPU, my E7500 copes fine atm)
Thanks in advance guys!
CPU: Intel Core i5 760 2.8Ghz (Probably overclock to around 3.2-2.6 if possible)
RAM: 2x2gb Corsair XMS3 1600Mhz
Mobo: Asus P7P55D PRO
GPU: 2x Palit GTX 460 1GB
HDD: 500GB WD Black
Case: Coolermaster Gladiator 600
CPU Fan: Coolermaster Hyper 212
PSU: XFX Pro Series 850W
Case Fans: 3x Zaward Golf (2x 140mm, 1x 120mm)
Now that Sandy Bridge is out im not sure. For a rig that is purely meant for gaming, is it worth me paying the extra for an ASUS P8P67 PRO and an i5 2500k? I suppose ill need a different CPU cooler too, any suggestions on a decent cooler for £20-25 or so?
Also i welcome any suggestions for improving that build. I use my PC for gaming, music, web browsing and audio recording/editing (i have an audio interface. It's also worth noting that audio editing/recording doesnt require a huge amount from my CPU, my E7500 copes fine atm)
Thanks in advance guys!