Hi,
I have some hesitations concerning my new build:
CPU: i5 2500k
Mobo: Sabertooth P67
Memory: G SKill Ripjaws X F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL
Graphics: EVGA GTX 580
PSU: Corsair AX850
Case: Cooler Master Storm Sniper
CPU cooler: Stock HSF right now but planning to buy a Corsair Hydro Series soon (still hesitating between 80 or 100).
Also, I have yet to choose a 120 GB SSD for Windows and games/applications (would use some help over here as well) and am using a 2TB WD Caviar Green for storage.
So here's the deal, all the parts I first mentioned are already bought but the Sabertooth P67 was DOA so I'm sending it back to the seller for a refund/replacement. I was wondering if the Maximus IV Gene-Z which is a bit cheaper would be a better choice or if I should stick with the P67 board.
Here's what to consider:
1. This build being used solely for gaming, I plan to do some overclocking, but nothing extreme push-to-the-limit kind of OC. I want stable performance. I don't really need any of the Z68 features like SSD caching, and I still have doubts about PCIE 3.0.
2. 6 SATA ports is enough for me.
3. I'm also not so sure about SLI on the Maximus because of the mATX form factor.
So,
Sabertooth P67 vs Maximus IV Gene-Z, and also some tips on choosing a good SSD would be appreciated.
I have some hesitations concerning my new build:
CPU: i5 2500k
Mobo: Sabertooth P67
Memory: G SKill Ripjaws X F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL
Graphics: EVGA GTX 580
PSU: Corsair AX850
Case: Cooler Master Storm Sniper
CPU cooler: Stock HSF right now but planning to buy a Corsair Hydro Series soon (still hesitating between 80 or 100).
Also, I have yet to choose a 120 GB SSD for Windows and games/applications (would use some help over here as well) and am using a 2TB WD Caviar Green for storage.
So here's the deal, all the parts I first mentioned are already bought but the Sabertooth P67 was DOA so I'm sending it back to the seller for a refund/replacement. I was wondering if the Maximus IV Gene-Z which is a bit cheaper would be a better choice or if I should stick with the P67 board.
Here's what to consider:
1. This build being used solely for gaming, I plan to do some overclocking, but nothing extreme push-to-the-limit kind of OC. I want stable performance. I don't really need any of the Z68 features like SSD caching, and I still have doubts about PCIE 3.0.
2. 6 SATA ports is enough for me.
3. I'm also not so sure about SLI on the Maximus because of the mATX form factor.
So,
Sabertooth P67 vs Maximus IV Gene-Z, and also some tips on choosing a good SSD would be appreciated.
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