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4/21/12 at 4:35pm

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Hey Guys,

I do a full PC upgrade every 4 to 5 years. The time has come to retire my Q6600 build. I've researched a good amount and have already bought some stuff. Please take a look and advice, especially on the "Left To Buy" items!

Already Own:

Mouse: Logitech G400
Mouse Pad: SteelSeries QcK+
Keyboard: Generic Logitech
Soundcard: X-Fi Titanium HD
Speakers: Corsair SP2500
Heatsink: Corsair CAFA70
Thermal Paste: Arctic Cooling Arctic MX-4
PSU: Antec High Current Gamer 750W
Dual-Monitors: HP zr24w (IPS) + Samsung S23A750D (120hz)

New Additions:
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4...$90 (BOUGHT!)
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K...$190 (BOUGHT!)
SSD: Corsair Performance Pro 256GB...$295 (BOUGHT!)
Memory: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB DDR3-1600...$50 (BOUGHT!)

Left To Buy:

Graphic Card: Radeon HD 7870, 7950, 7970 or NVIDIA GTX 660Ti, 670, 680???

- I'm willing to spend a little extra here, due to the fact that I have a 120hz monitor. I can "see" up to 120fps...so it's important I get a strong GPU. Also, I do not like Dual-GPU solutions..so no Crossfire/SLI for me.
- GTX 680 is $500..tempting..but is it really worth it?
- I actually upgraded my Geforce 8800GT to a GTX 570 for BF3...but I'm thinking about selling the GTX 570 (I got it for $240!) to getting something better.
- Maybe wait for GK110 in August.
Case: I currently have an Antec 1200..but I am slightly tempted to get a new case if it's worth it.

- Maybe the CM Storm Trooper, Cosmos 1000, Rosewill Thor v2, Corsair 650D/600T/500R, or NZXT Switch 810. What do you guys think?
- Might keep my Antec 1200

Let me know what you think so far of the build. All comments/advice are welcomed! Thanks.
Edited by malikq86 - 5/1/12 at 4:38pm

CPU	Motherboard	Graphics	RAM
Intel i5-3570K (4.4GHz @ 1.168v)	ASRock Z77 Extreme4	Zotac AMP! GTX 570	G.SKILL Ripjaws X 8GB DDR3-1600
Hard Drive	Cooling	OS	Monitor
Corsair Performance Pro 256GB	Corsair A70	Windows 7 Ultimate x64	Samsung S23A750D (120hz)
Monitor	Power	Case	Mouse
HP ZR24w (IPS)	Antec HCG 750W	Antec 1200	Logitech G400 & G600
Mouse Pad	Audio	Audio	Other
SteelSeries QcK+	X-Fi Titanium HD	Corsair SP2500	Arctic Cooling MX-4
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Intel i5-3570K (4.4GHz @ 1.168v)	ASRock Z77 Extreme4	Zotac AMP! GTX 570	G.SKILL Ripjaws X 8GB DDR3-1600
Hard Drive	Cooling	OS	Monitor
Corsair Performance Pro 256GB	Corsair A70	Windows 7 Ultimate x64	Samsung S23A750D (120hz)
Monitor	Power	Case	Mouse
HP ZR24w (IPS)	Antec HCG 750W	Antec 1200	Logitech G400 & G600
Mouse Pad	Audio	Audio	Other
SteelSeries QcK+	X-Fi Titanium HD	Corsair SP2500	Arctic Cooling MX-4
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4/25/12 at 10:27pm

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CPU	Motherboard	Graphics	RAM
Intel i5-3570K (4.4GHz @ 1.168v)	ASRock Z77 Extreme4	Zotac AMP! GTX 570	G.SKILL Ripjaws X 8GB DDR3-1600
Hard Drive	Cooling	OS	Monitor
Corsair Performance Pro 256GB	Corsair A70	Windows 7 Ultimate x64	Samsung S23A750D (120hz)
Monitor	Power	Case	Mouse
HP ZR24w (IPS)	Antec HCG 750W	Antec 1200	Logitech G400 & G600
Mouse Pad	Audio	Audio	Other
SteelSeries QcK+	X-Fi Titanium HD	Corsair SP2500	Arctic Cooling MX-4
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Intel i5-3570K (4.4GHz @ 1.168v)	ASRock Z77 Extreme4	Zotac AMP! GTX 570	G.SKILL Ripjaws X 8GB DDR3-1600
Hard Drive	Cooling	OS	Monitor
Corsair Performance Pro 256GB	Corsair A70	Windows 7 Ultimate x64	Samsung S23A750D (120hz)
Monitor	Power	Case	Mouse
HP ZR24w (IPS)	Antec HCG 750W	Antec 1200	Logitech G400 & G600
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4/25/12 at 10:37pm

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Case:

SSD: Corsair Performance Pro

Memory: Anything you like @1600MHz lol

Mobo: ASUS Maximus V Gene.

Well, that is what I may be getting lol. Just assess the mobos in the market and see what you like in terns of features.

CPU: I would recommend a i7 if you record gameplay.

GFX Card: Look at benches in games and compare stats to the games you play and see which get higher average FPS where you want. I'm a nvidia fanboy and would say a 670...

CPU	Motherboard	Graphics	RAM
i7-2600K	Asus P8Z68-V	MSI GTX 660 Ti PE OC	G.Skill Ares
Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Optical Drive
Plextor M5 Pro	Seagate Barracuda 7200.12	Seagate Barracuda 7200.12	Asus DVD Burner
Cooling	OS	Monitor	Monitor
Thermalright Silver Arrow	Microsoft Windows 8 Pro	Samsung P2370HD	HPw1907
Power	Case	Audio
Corsair TX650	Corsair 650D	Asus Xonar DX
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CPU	Motherboard	RAM	Hard Drive
Intel i3-2100	ASRock H61M/U3S3	G.Skill Ripjaws X	Samsung Spinpoint F4
Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Hard Drive
Samsung Spinpoint F4	Hitachi Deskstar 7K3000	Hitachi Deskstar 7K3000	Samsung Spinpoint F3
Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Hard Drive	OS
Samsung Spinpoint F3	WD Red	WD Red	Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Power	Case	Other
Corsair TX650 v2	Fractal Design Arc Midi	Dell PowerEdge PERC 5/i
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CPU	Motherboard	RAM	Hard Drive
A8 5600K	BIOSTAR Hi-Fi A85W	G.Skill Ripjaws X	Crucial M4
Optical Drive	OS	Monitor	Monitor
Asus DVD Burner	Microsoft Windows 7 Professional	ASUS VE276Q	HPw1907
Power	Case
Antec Neo Eco 520	HAF 912
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CPU	Motherboard	Graphics	RAM
i7-2600K	Asus P8Z68-V	MSI GTX 660 Ti PE OC	G.Skill Ares
Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Optical Drive
Plextor M5 Pro	Seagate Barracuda 7200.12	Seagate Barracuda 7200.12	Asus DVD Burner
Cooling	OS	Monitor	Monitor
Thermalright Silver Arrow	Microsoft Windows 8 Pro	Samsung P2370HD	HPw1907
Power	Case	Audio
Corsair TX650	Corsair 650D	Asus Xonar DX
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CPU	Motherboard	RAM	Hard Drive
Intel i3-2100	ASRock H61M/U3S3	G.Skill Ripjaws X	Samsung Spinpoint F4
Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Hard Drive
Samsung Spinpoint F4	Hitachi Deskstar 7K3000	Hitachi Deskstar 7K3000	Samsung Spinpoint F3
Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Hard Drive	OS
Samsung Spinpoint F3	WD Red	WD Red	Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Power	Case	Other
Corsair TX650 v2	Fractal Design Arc Midi	Dell PowerEdge PERC 5/i
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CPU	Motherboard	RAM	Hard Drive
A8 5600K	BIOSTAR Hi-Fi A85W	G.Skill Ripjaws X	Crucial M4
Optical Drive	OS	Monitor	Monitor
Asus DVD Burner	Microsoft Windows 7 Professional	ASUS VE276Q	HPw1907
Power	Case
Antec Neo Eco 520	HAF 912
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4/25/12 at 10:42pm

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^ good stuff.

For the case I was really liking the Corsair 600T or 650D..but i heard the cooling wasn't too great. I'll look into the case you posted.

SDD - Yup..that's my baby!

Memory - Yup!

Mobo - ASUS Maximus V Gene is pretty expensive and fancy no? I really don't need all that extra stuff. I'm currently leaning toward ASRock Z77 Extreme4. I shouldn't see any real world performance difference.

CPU - naw, I don't record gameplay. So i5 for me.

GFX Card - Yeah, I want to wait until GTX 670 comes out...this might be the best bang for buck card.....I like it.

CPU	Motherboard	Graphics	RAM
Intel i5-3570K (4.4GHz @ 1.168v)	ASRock Z77 Extreme4	Zotac AMP! GTX 570	G.SKILL Ripjaws X 8GB DDR3-1600
Hard Drive	Cooling	OS	Monitor
Corsair Performance Pro 256GB	Corsair A70	Windows 7 Ultimate x64	Samsung S23A750D (120hz)
Monitor	Power	Case	Mouse
HP ZR24w (IPS)	Antec HCG 750W	Antec 1200	Logitech G400 & G600
Mouse Pad	Audio	Audio	Other
SteelSeries QcK+	X-Fi Titanium HD	Corsair SP2500	Arctic Cooling MX-4
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CPU	Motherboard	Graphics	RAM
Intel i5-3570K (4.4GHz @ 1.168v)	ASRock Z77 Extreme4	Zotac AMP! GTX 570	G.SKILL Ripjaws X 8GB DDR3-1600
Hard Drive	Cooling	OS	Monitor
Corsair Performance Pro 256GB	Corsair A70	Windows 7 Ultimate x64	Samsung S23A750D (120hz)
Monitor	Power	Case	Mouse
HP ZR24w (IPS)	Antec HCG 750W	Antec 1200	Logitech G400 & G600
Mouse Pad	Audio	Audio	Other
SteelSeries QcK+	X-Fi Titanium HD	Corsair SP2500	Arctic Cooling MX-4
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4/25/12 at 10:52pm

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The 650D and the 600T are basically teh same inside with different exteriors. I have the 650D atm and the HAF 932 I had before did cool a little better. Also, on the 650D the stock fans have to be replaced if you like quiet....

As for the mobo, I just like the gene series lol. You will be good with the one your looking at.

CPU	Motherboard	Graphics	RAM
i7-2600K	Asus P8Z68-V	MSI GTX 660 Ti PE OC	G.Skill Ares
Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Optical Drive
Plextor M5 Pro	Seagate Barracuda 7200.12	Seagate Barracuda 7200.12	Asus DVD Burner
Cooling	OS	Monitor	Monitor
Thermalright Silver Arrow	Microsoft Windows 8 Pro	Samsung P2370HD	HPw1907
Power	Case	Audio
Corsair TX650	Corsair 650D	Asus Xonar DX
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CPU	Motherboard	RAM	Hard Drive
Intel i3-2100	ASRock H61M/U3S3	G.Skill Ripjaws X	Samsung Spinpoint F4
Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Hard Drive
Samsung Spinpoint F4	Hitachi Deskstar 7K3000	Hitachi Deskstar 7K3000	Samsung Spinpoint F3
Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Hard Drive	OS
Samsung Spinpoint F3	WD Red	WD Red	Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Power	Case	Other
Corsair TX650 v2	Fractal Design Arc Midi	Dell PowerEdge PERC 5/i
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CPU	Motherboard	RAM	Hard Drive
A8 5600K	BIOSTAR Hi-Fi A85W	G.Skill Ripjaws X	Crucial M4
Optical Drive	OS	Monitor	Monitor
Asus DVD Burner	Microsoft Windows 7 Professional	ASUS VE276Q	HPw1907
Power	Case
Antec Neo Eco 520	HAF 912
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CPU	Motherboard	Graphics	RAM
i7-2600K	Asus P8Z68-V	MSI GTX 660 Ti PE OC	G.Skill Ares
Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Optical Drive
Plextor M5 Pro	Seagate Barracuda 7200.12	Seagate Barracuda 7200.12	Asus DVD Burner
Cooling	OS	Monitor	Monitor
Thermalright Silver Arrow	Microsoft Windows 8 Pro	Samsung P2370HD	HPw1907
Power	Case	Audio
Corsair TX650	Corsair 650D	Asus Xonar DX
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CPU	Motherboard	RAM	Hard Drive
Intel i3-2100	ASRock H61M/U3S3	G.Skill Ripjaws X	Samsung Spinpoint F4
Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Hard Drive
Samsung Spinpoint F4	Hitachi Deskstar 7K3000	Hitachi Deskstar 7K3000	Samsung Spinpoint F3
Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Hard Drive	OS
Samsung Spinpoint F3	WD Red	WD Red	Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Power	Case	Other
Corsair TX650 v2	Fractal Design Arc Midi	Dell PowerEdge PERC 5/i
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CPU	Motherboard	RAM	Hard Drive
A8 5600K	BIOSTAR Hi-Fi A85W	G.Skill Ripjaws X	Crucial M4
Optical Drive	OS	Monitor	Monitor
Asus DVD Burner	Microsoft Windows 7 Professional	ASUS VE276Q	HPw1907
Power	Case
Antec Neo Eco 520	HAF 912
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4/25/12 at 10:57pm

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You seem to have a pretty good handle on where to go with this. imo not much reason to get rid of your Antec 1200 unless you just want something new for the sake of it (I think you probably know this). So far as those gpu options, it just comes down to what you want to spend. If you're ok with spending $500, I would get the 680. Normally I'm not a recommend-a-$500-gpu kinda guy, but the games I see coming down the pipeline look outrageously demanding. It's still too rich for my blood but if you're prepared to spend it, you'll probably be glad in the long run. Hard to comment on the 660ti or 670 for the time being since I don't have access to Nvidia's basement.

CPU	Motherboard	Graphics	RAM
3570k@4.7ghz 1.21v	Gigabyte Sniper M3	Sapphire 6950	Samsung 8g1866
Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Cooling
Samsung 830	Samsung F1 500	Crucial M4 64 (SRC)	cpu:Noc NF-F12 / case:4x TY-141/gpu: 2x NB-Multi
Cooling	OS	Monitor	Keyboard
Venomous X, Accelero TT	Win 7 64	Acer X213H	Many
Power	Case	Mouse
Superflower 650 plat	Arc Midi	G500
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3570k@4.7ghz 1.21v	Gigabyte Sniper M3	Sapphire 6950	Samsung 8g1866
Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Cooling
Samsung 830	Samsung F1 500	Crucial M4 64 (SRC)	cpu:Noc NF-F12 / case:4x TY-141/gpu: 2x NB-Multi
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Venomous X, Accelero TT	Win 7 64	Acer X213H	Many
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4/25/12 at 11:24pm

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whats you budget buddy ??????? for case i would recommend you
Case
NZXT Swtich 8Io $169.99

RAM
SAMSUNG 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 $47.99

Motherboard
ASRock Z77 Extreme 4 would be good because what i would sy is a Asus Maximums GeneZ/Gen3 what in the 180$ budget but is a mATX motherboard \is you are fine with it you may go for it

CPU
i would say go with 2500k over 3570K after reading the reviews it looks like the 3570k clocks max at 4.5Ghz to 4.7Ghz whereas the 2500k clocks 5Ghz and when it goes wet 5.2Ghz or sometimes 5.2Ghz+

SSD
I would say Intel 520 Series 120 GB SDD is the ultimate butif you want the best bang for buck then the Mushkin Enhanced Chronos is way to go

Graphics Card
i would say for two monitor a 7950 CF but if you want a Single card the GTX 680 is way to go

Hope you got all your answers

CPU	Motherboard	Graphics	RAM
AMD Phenom II X4 965 C3	Asus Sabertooth 990FX	Zotac GTS 450 1GB GDDR5 OC c 980 Mhz / m 1250 M...	Corasir Vengence 4GB x 2 1600Mhz
Hard Drive	Optical Drive	Cooling	OS
Seagate 7200.12 500GB	LG DVDRAM GH22NS40 SATA	CoolerMaster Hyper 212+	Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
Monitor	Keyboard	Power	Case
Samsung SyncMaster 933 19" 1360x768	Logitech Classic Keyboard KB-100	Corsair CX430 V2	NZXT Source 210 Elite Windowed
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AMD Phenom II X4 965 C3	Asus Sabertooth 990FX	Zotac GTS 450 1GB GDDR5 OC c 980 Mhz / m 1250 M...	Corasir Vengence 4GB x 2 1600Mhz
Hard Drive	Optical Drive	Cooling	OS
Seagate 7200.12 500GB	LG DVDRAM GH22NS40 SATA	CoolerMaster Hyper 212+	Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
Monitor	Keyboard	Power	Case
Samsung SyncMaster 933 19" 1360x768	Logitech Classic Keyboard KB-100	Corsair CX430 V2	NZXT Source 210 Elite Windowed
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4/26/12 at 12:14am

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keep that 570 and use it til you cant play games above medium settings, no point in getting another gpu if you have a fairly new one thats still quick.

the Gene V is a great board. just bought one, havent used i yet tho. waiting for my 3570k.

CPU	Motherboard	Graphics	RAM
i5 3570k 4.7ghz @1.29v	Asus Maximus V Gene	EVGA GTX 480	1x4gb Corsiar XMS3 1600mhz
Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Optical Drive	Cooling
Western Digital Cavair Green, 750GB	crucial m4 64gb x2 RAID 0	sony bluray burner	Corsair H60 Liquid Cooling
OS	Monitor	Keyboard	Power
Windows 7 Ultimate x64	HP w1907	Razer Anansi	RaidmaX RX-630SS
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Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Optical Drive	Cooling
Western Digital Cavair Green, 750GB	crucial m4 64gb x2 RAID 0	sony bluray burner	Corsair H60 Liquid Cooling
OS	Monitor	Keyboard	Power
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4/26/12 at 12:27am

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Originally Posted by malikq86

Hey Guys,
I do a full PC upgrade every 4 to 5 years. The time has come to retire my Q6600 build. I've researched a good amount and have already bought some stuff. Please take a look and advice, especially on the "Left To Buy" items!
Already Own:

Mouse: Logitech G400
Mouse Pad: SteelSeries QcK+
Keyboard: Generic Logitech
Soundcard: X-Fi Titanium HD
Speakers: Corsair SP2500
Heatsink: Corsair CAFA70
Thermal Paste: Arctic Cooling Arctic MX-4
PSU: Antec High Current Gamer 750W (should be enough - right?)
Dual-Monitors: HP Zr24w (IPS) + Samsung S23A750D (120hz)

Left To Buy:

Motherboard: Intel Z77 right? No idea which.
- Maybe ASRock Z77 Extreme4/Extreme6? $130 - $170.
- I don't need anything too fancy..or extra ports.
Graphic Card: Radeon HD 7870, 7950, 7970 or NVIDIA GTX 660Ti, 670, 680???
- I'm willing to spend a little extra here, due to the fact that I have a 120hz monitor. I can "see" up to 120fps...so it's important I get a strong GPU. Also, I do not like Dual-GPU solutions..so no Crossfire/SLI for me.
- GTX 680 is $500..tempting..but is it really worth it?
- I actually upgraded my Geforce 8800GT to a GTX 570 for BF3...but I'm thinking about selling the GTX 570 (I got it for $240!) to getting something better.
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K...$225
- This is considered similar to the i5-2500k right? Best bang for buck CPU??
- Ivy Bridge i7 still not worth it for gamers - correct?
Memory: 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1600...$45.
- Any reason for 16gb? Doubt it, but thought I ask.
Case: I currently have an Antec 1200..but I am slightly tempted to get a new case if it's worth it.
- Maybe the CM Storm Trooper, Cosmos 1000, Rosewill Thor v2, Corsair 650D/600T/500R, or NZXT Switch 810. What do you guys think?
SSD: 256gb..either Crucial M4, Corsair Performance Pro, Plexor M3 Pro, Samsung 830, or Vertex 4...$250-$300.
- I realize 256gb SDD might not be considered "best bang for buck"..but I want all my programs and games on 1 drive..I don't like space management. 128gb is not enough for me.

Let me know what you think so far of the build. All comments/advice are welcomed! Thanks.

i absolutely love the 500r. as far as bang-for-buck it's the best from the corsairs you mentioned. unless you want custom watercooling.

CPU	Motherboard	Graphics	RAM
Intel® Core i5-2500K, 3.30 GHz	BIOSTAR TZ68A+RCH	Sapphire Radeon HD 6950, 2GB DiRT 3 Edition	G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 2 x 4GB - 2133 (PC3 17...
Hard Drive	Cooling	OS	Monitor
Seagate Barracuda 2 TB	Corsair H80	Win 7 64	Asus VH238H Black 23" Full HD HDMI LED Backligh...
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Hard Drive	Cooling	OS	Monitor
Seagate Barracuda 2 TB	Corsair H80	Win 7 64	Asus VH238H Black 23" Full HD HDMI LED Backligh...
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Antec 620C - 620W continuous power	Corsair Carbide 500R	Logitech X-540 5.1 Surround Sound
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4/26/12 at 12:36am

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If you want to heavily oc your cpu i would go with a Sandy Bridge over Ivy Bridge. IB gets much too hot with voltage. I'd rather draw a little exptra power than have to deal with the extra heat.
Get an i7-2600k - there will be more porgrams and games that can use 4 or more cores by the time your next upgrade cycle comes along.

CPU	Motherboard	Graphics	RAM
i7-2600k 4.5GHz @1.32v	Asus Sabertooth P67	GTX 670 in SLI ( EK Supreme HF uni blocks and c...	16Gb Gskill Trident X @2133
Hard Drive	Optical Drive	Cooling	OS
2 SSD's, 2 Cav Blacks	Asus	Danger Den cpu wb, HWLabs 280mm SR-1 and GTX12...	W7 64 Pro
Monitor	Keyboard	Power	Case
Dell u3011	Razer BlackWidow Ultimate	Corsair AX850	Corsair 650d Modded
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MS laser wireless	Creative 5.1 setup	Creative Soundblaster Z
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i7-2600k 4.5GHz @1.32v	Asus Sabertooth P67	GTX 670 in SLI ( EK Supreme HF uni blocks and c...	16Gb Gskill Trident X @2133
Hard Drive	Optical Drive	Cooling	OS
2 SSD's, 2 Cav Blacks	Asus	Danger Den cpu wb, HWLabs 280mm SR-1 and GTX12...	W7 64 Pro
Monitor	Keyboard	Power	Case
Dell u3011	Razer BlackWidow Ultimate	Corsair AX850	Corsair 650d Modded
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