Hey all
I am looking at upgrading my computer soon so i got digging into all the up-to-date info, anyway from reading reviews, comments, test results, i have picked the parts bellow. I was wondering if anybody could give their thoughts on the build updates.
New Build
Processor
Intel Core i7-2600K 3.40GHz (Sandybridge) Socket LGA1155
Motherboard
Asus P8Z68-V PRO Intel Z68 S1155
Memory
Kingston HyperX Genesis Grey 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit
or
Corsair XMS3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit [ depends on when the sale ends at the site store ]
CPU Cooler
Corsair H80 Hydro Series CPU Cooler
Fans
4x 120mm Scythe Gentle Typhoon 3000 RPM Cooling Fan
Current Build
CPU - Intel Core 2 Extreme CPU Q6850 @ 3.00GHz
Mobo - Intel DP35DP
Memory - 4GB Corsair PC2-6400 DDR2
GFX - EVGA GTX 470
PSU - Seasonic 700w
SC - SOUND BLASTER X-Fi Fatal1ty
I am looking at upgrading my computer soon so i got digging into all the up-to-date info, anyway from reading reviews, comments, test results, i have picked the parts bellow. I was wondering if anybody could give their thoughts on the build updates.
New Build
Processor
Intel Core i7-2600K 3.40GHz (Sandybridge) Socket LGA1155
Motherboard
Asus P8Z68-V PRO Intel Z68 S1155
Memory
Kingston HyperX Genesis Grey 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit
or
Corsair XMS3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit [ depends on when the sale ends at the site store ]
CPU Cooler
Corsair H80 Hydro Series CPU Cooler
Fans
4x 120mm Scythe Gentle Typhoon 3000 RPM Cooling Fan
Current Build
CPU - Intel Core 2 Extreme CPU Q6850 @ 3.00GHz
Mobo - Intel DP35DP
Memory - 4GB Corsair PC2-6400 DDR2
GFX - EVGA GTX 470
PSU - Seasonic 700w
SC - SOUND BLASTER X-Fi Fatal1ty