Before i buy, id like some pro's help

[critek]

Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H - £95.56
i5 2500k - £167

what do you think, used for gaming. upgrading due to having an old i7-860

 

[Solf]

Why not this?

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80637i53570k

Much better.

 

[manofchalk]

Go for the i5-3570k over the 2500k if you can, better performance at a lower power draw.

That Gigabyte board is fairly good and have recommended it too a friend of mine, it will serve you just fine for a gaming rig or the like. Your on the right track with the CPU, just bump it to its Ivy equivalent (3570k) and your set.

 

[critek]

cheers for the reply's

i have ended up getting the 3570K with the mobo...
then i couldn't help myself.. bought a new case (500R Black) / TX650M / NZXT LX fan controller

today... is an expensive day