PC Upgrade Help

[dna316]

Hi all,

Thanx for your inputs the last time around...

I am planning to upgrade. These are my current specs:
CPU: Intel E6400 @ 2.13 Ghtz
Mobo: Intel D946GZIS
RAM: 2GB Transcend @ 800 mhtz
HDD: Seagate - SATA - 1TB + 250GB
GPU: Gigabyte HD4870 1GB DDR5
PSU: Corsair 750TX 750W
MONITOR: BenQ G2420HD 24"

I use my PC mainly for gaming, surfing,office use and watching movies.I only plan to change myCPU, Mobo, RAM and cabinet at this point of time.

The games i play: F12010, PES 2011, FIFA 2011 and all FPS games (COD, Homefront etc.....)

OC'ing is not important but I am willing to Oc a little bit on stock cooler and would like to crossfire, maybe after a year...

This is what i have planned (items marked above in red is going to be upgraded now):

CPU: btw, should i go for i5-2500K instead or stay with i5-2400 along with a cheaper H67 mobo than the ones i have listed below?
Intel Core i5-2400 3.10GHz Processor
http://www.primeabgb.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=3337&category_id=122&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=53
or
Intel Core i5 2500K Sandy Bridge
http://www.smcinternational.in/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage_images.tpl&product_id=1130&category_id=29&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=74


Mobo:
Asus P8P67 B3 Revision Motherboard
http://www.primeabgb.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=3329&category_id=58&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=53
or
Asus P8P67 PRO B3 Revision Motherboard
http://www.primeabgb.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=3327&category_id=58&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=53
or
Gigabyte GA-P67A-UD3R-B3
http://www.primeabgb.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=3341&category_id=101&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=53
or
Asus P8P67 Socket 1155
http://www.smcinternational.in/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage_images.tpl&product_id=1146&category_id=32&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=77


RAM: is 4gb enuf or should i go for 8gb?
G-skill F3-12800CL9S-4GBRL
http://www.primeabgb.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=1979&category_id=57&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=53
or
Gskil F3-12800CL9D-4GBXL
http://www.primeabgb.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=3245&category_id=57&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=53
or
Gskill F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL
http://www.primeabgb.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=3187&category_id=57&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=53
or
Corsair CMZ4GX3M1A1600C9 Vengeance
http://www.primeabgb.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=3371&category_id=137&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=53
or
any of these 4GB x2
http://www.smcinternational.in/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=41&Itemid=79


Cabinet:
Coolermaster RC-430-KWN1 Chassis
http://www.primeabgb.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=2733&category_id=111&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=53
or
Cooler Master Elite 430 with Side Window
http://www.smcinternational.in/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage_images.tpl&product_id=432&category_id=40&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=84

CPU cooler:
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus


Please help me choose. Are my choices ok or do i need to change anything. I am from India and buy my stuff from www.primeabgb.com

Awaiting your inputs,

Thnx in advance,

dNA

 

[rolli59]

If you are going to overclock Sandy Bridge you need a K chip with a P67 or Z68 board.
The things you list are all good items choosing between is a personal preference and of course based on budget. I5 2400 on a H67 board would be a massive upgrade from your current setup so basically it is yours to decide how much money you want to spend.

 

[jasonw223]

If you don't plan on OCing much, grab the i5 2400 instead. The 2500k won't be much faster at stock speeds, however with that Hyper 212+ you can EASILY hit 4+ghz with it. Personally I'd OC and buy the 2500k, but that's up to you.

I'm a fan of the Gigabyte boards, but none of those boards are bad picks. I'd say stick with a P67 or Z68 board rather than H67...

Out of the memory you listed there, go for the Corsair Vengeance. It's nicer stuff in my opinion, and looks to be close in price. 4gb is plenty! 8gb will barely make a difference - better to put that money towards your video card or an SSD etc.

Overall though, looks like a decent setup!

 

[dna316]

thnx a lot for your input..... am thinking of going for the i5-2500K too....