Yes it can... They are both compatible with each other.
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4/30/12 at 6:24pm
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post #12 of 134
4/30/12 at 6:28pm
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ummm z68 platform cant OC ivy bridge?
ummm z68 platform cant OC ivy bridge?
Z68 will OC just fine when it comes to ivy bridge
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post #13 of 134
4/30/12 at 7:59pm
Why does it even matter? I can't imagine a scenario why you would buy a Z68 over a Z77. The prices are the same and in come cases Z77 is cheaper model for model. Do you already own a Z68 board?
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I don't have any board as of now. But while researching I have learnt that for a new build it will be better to go with i5-3570k + z77 board.
@tbris84 - Thanks for the list! It really provided some important inputs for me. I will have to update my list now!
Edited by proxycon - 4/30/12 at 8:40pm
@tbris84 - Thanks for the list! It really provided some important inputs for me. I will have to update my list now!
Edited by proxycon - 4/30/12 at 8:40pm
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| Western Digital 500GB Blue | Crucial M4 128 GB | Samsung Bluray | Corsair H100 |
| OS | Monitor | Keyboard | Power |
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Ok guys, I got few revisions in my build taking up all the ideas contributed.. see if allz well?
Old Config :
1. CPU -- Intel i5 2500k -- $219
2. Memory -- Corsair Vengence 2X4GB -- $53
3. Motherboard -- AsRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3-- $122
4. GPU -- Sapphire Radeon 7950 HD -- $389
5. PSU -- Corsair TX750 v2 -- $105
6. CPU Cooler -- Cooler Master V8 -- $59
7. Internal HDD -- WD Caviar Blue 250 GB -- $70
8. Internal SSD -- OCZ 60GB -- $74
9. Optical Drive -- LG DVD Burner -- $17
10.Case -- HAF 932 Advanced -- $130
11.Monitor -- Acer 21.5 LED -- $130
Updated Config :
1. CPU -- Intel i5 3570K -- $249
2. Memory -- G Skill Sniper 2X4GB -- $60
3. Motherboard -- AsRock Z77 Extreme4-- $130
4. GPU -- Sapphire Radeon 7950 HD -- $389
5. PSU -- Corsair TX750 v2 -- $105
6. CPU Cooler -- Cooler Master 212+ -- $30
7. Internal HDD -- WD Caviar Blue 500 GB -- $80
8. Internal SSD -- Corsair Nova2 60GB -- $80
9. Optical Drive -- LG DVD Burner -- $17
10.Case -- HAF 932 Advanced -- $130
11.Monitor -- Acer 21.5 LED -- $130
Total is coming around $1400.
BTW updated Corsair K90 / M60 price on amazon !!! I cancelled my previous order and placed a new one ($149 now as compared to $169 before) and saved $20
..
I know I have a raging battle coming between voices in my mind regarding Case and Monitor.. Till now I will be glad if you could comment on the above
..
Edited by proxycon - 5/1/12 at 10:22am
Old Config :
1. CPU -- Intel i5 2500k -- $219
2. Memory -- Corsair Vengence 2X4GB -- $53
3. Motherboard -- AsRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3-- $122
4. GPU -- Sapphire Radeon 7950 HD -- $389
5. PSU -- Corsair TX750 v2 -- $105
6. CPU Cooler -- Cooler Master V8 -- $59
7. Internal HDD -- WD Caviar Blue 250 GB -- $70
8. Internal SSD -- OCZ 60GB -- $74
9. Optical Drive -- LG DVD Burner -- $17
10.Case -- HAF 932 Advanced -- $130
11.Monitor -- Acer 21.5 LED -- $130
Updated Config :
1. CPU -- Intel i5 3570K -- $249
2. Memory -- G Skill Sniper 2X4GB -- $60
3. Motherboard -- AsRock Z77 Extreme4-- $130
4. GPU -- Sapphire Radeon 7950 HD -- $389
5. PSU -- Corsair TX750 v2 -- $105
6. CPU Cooler -- Cooler Master 212+ -- $30
7. Internal HDD -- WD Caviar Blue 500 GB -- $80
8. Internal SSD -- Corsair Nova2 60GB -- $80
9. Optical Drive -- LG DVD Burner -- $17
10.Case -- HAF 932 Advanced -- $130
11.Monitor -- Acer 21.5 LED -- $130
Total is coming around $1400.
BTW updated Corsair K90 / M60 price on amazon !!! I cancelled my previous order and placed a new one ($149 now as compared to $169 before) and saved $20
..I know I have a raging battle coming between voices in my mind regarding Case and Monitor.. Till now I will be glad if you could comment on the above
..Edited by proxycon - 5/1/12 at 10:22am
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| CPU | Motherboard | Graphics | RAM |
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| Intel i5 3570K | ASUS Sabertooth Z77 | Gigabyte GTX 670 | G Skill Ripjaws x 8GB |
| Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Optical Drive | Cooling |
| Western Digital 500GB Blue | Crucial M4 128 GB | Samsung Bluray | Corsair H100 |
| OS | Monitor | Keyboard | Power |
| Microsoft Windows 7 - 64 bit | Acer 23" LED | Corsair K90 | Corsair TX850V2 |
| Case | Mouse | Mouse Pad | Audio |
| NZXT Switch 810 White | Corsair M60 | Razer Vespula | Klipsch Image s4 reference |
| Audio | Other | Other | Other |
| JVC HARX900 | Lamptron FC8 Fan Controller | Bitfenix Spectre Pro LED fans | Silverstone 140mm Magnetic fan filters |
| View all | |||
| CPU | Motherboard | Graphics | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel i5 760 | MSI P55 GD 65 | XFX 6870 HD | Corsair 4GB |
| Hard Drive | Optical Drive | Cooling | OS |
| WD Green 1 TB | LG | Cooler Master 212+ | WIndows 7 Home Premium |
| Monitor | Keyboard | Power | Case |
| Dell 23" LED | Logitech multimedia | Corsair GS 600 | Cooler Master 690 II Advanced |
| Mouse | Mouse Pad | Audio | |
| Logitech M518 | Razer Vespula | Creative 4.1 | |
| View all | |||
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Old CM690II - Given to Brother
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| CPU | Motherboard | Graphics | RAM |
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| Intel i5 3570K | ASUS Sabertooth Z77 | Gigabyte GTX 670 | G Skill Ripjaws x 8GB |
| Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Optical Drive | Cooling |
| Western Digital 500GB Blue | Crucial M4 128 GB | Samsung Bluray | Corsair H100 |
| OS | Monitor | Keyboard | Power |
| Microsoft Windows 7 - 64 bit | Acer 23" LED | Corsair K90 | Corsair TX850V2 |
| Case | Mouse | Mouse Pad | Audio |
| NZXT Switch 810 White | Corsair M60 | Razer Vespula | Klipsch Image s4 reference |
| Audio | Other | Other | Other |
| JVC HARX900 | Lamptron FC8 Fan Controller | Bitfenix Spectre Pro LED fans | Silverstone 140mm Magnetic fan filters |
| View all | |||
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| Intel i5 760 | MSI P55 GD 65 | XFX 6870 HD | Corsair 4GB |
| Hard Drive | Optical Drive | Cooling | OS |
| WD Green 1 TB | LG | Cooler Master 212+ | WIndows 7 Home Premium |
| Monitor | Keyboard | Power | Case |
| Dell 23" LED | Logitech multimedia | Corsair GS 600 | Cooler Master 690 II Advanced |
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5/1/12 at 10:33am
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Quote:
Originally Posted by proxyconÂ
Ok guys, I got few revisions in my build taking up all the ideas contributed.. see if allz well?
Old Config : Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)..
I know I have a raging battle coming between voices in my mind regarding Case and Monitor.. Till now I will be glad if you could comment on the above..
Ok guys, I got few revisions in my build taking up all the ideas contributed.. see if allz well?
Old Config : Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)
1. CPU -- Intel i5 2500k -- $219
2. Memory -- Corsair Vengence 2X4GB -- $53
3. Motherboard -- AsRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3-- $122
4. GPU -- Sapphire Radeon 7950 HD -- $389
5. PSU -- Corsair TX750 v2 -- $105
6. CPU Cooler -- Cooler Master V8 -- $59
7. Internal HDD -- WD Caviar Blue 250 GB -- $70
8. Internal SSD -- OCZ 60GB -- $74
9. Optical Drive -- LG DVD Burner -- $17
10.Case -- HAF 932 Advanced -- $130
11.Monitor -- Acer 21.5 LED -- $130
Updated Config :
Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)2. Memory -- Corsair Vengence 2X4GB -- $53
3. Motherboard -- AsRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3-- $122
4. GPU -- Sapphire Radeon 7950 HD -- $389
5. PSU -- Corsair TX750 v2 -- $105
6. CPU Cooler -- Cooler Master V8 -- $59
7. Internal HDD -- WD Caviar Blue 250 GB -- $70
8. Internal SSD -- OCZ 60GB -- $74
9. Optical Drive -- LG DVD Burner -- $17
10.Case -- HAF 932 Advanced -- $130
11.Monitor -- Acer 21.5 LED -- $130
1. CPU -- Intel i5 3570K -- $249
2. Memory -- G Skill Sniper 2X4GB -- $60
3. Motherboard -- AsRock Z77 Extreme4-- $130
4. GPU -- Sapphire Radeon 7950 HD -- $389
5. PSU -- Corsair TX750 v2 -- $105
6. CPU Cooler -- Cooler Master 212+ -- $30
7. Internal HDD -- WD Caviar Blue 500 GB -- $80
8. Internal SSD -- Corsair Nova2 60GB -- $80
9. Optical Drive -- LG DVD Burner -- $17
10.Case -- HAF 932 Advanced -- $130
11.Monitor -- Acer 21.5 LED -- $130
Total is coming around $1400.
BTW updated Corsair K90 / M60 price on amazon !!! I cancelled my previous order and placed a new one ($149 now as compared to $169 before) and saved $20 2. Memory -- G Skill Sniper 2X4GB -- $60
3. Motherboard -- AsRock Z77 Extreme4-- $130
4. GPU -- Sapphire Radeon 7950 HD -- $389
5. PSU -- Corsair TX750 v2 -- $105
6. CPU Cooler -- Cooler Master 212+ -- $30
7. Internal HDD -- WD Caviar Blue 500 GB -- $80
8. Internal SSD -- Corsair Nova2 60GB -- $80
9. Optical Drive -- LG DVD Burner -- $17
10.Case -- HAF 932 Advanced -- $130
11.Monitor -- Acer 21.5 LED -- $130
Total is coming around $1400.
..I know I have a raging battle coming between voices in my mind regarding Case and Monitor.. Till now I will be glad if you could comment on the above
..I changed a couple of things. $1400 build (Click to show)
PCPartPicker part list
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($249.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($142.86 @ Newegg)
Memory: Samsung 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($47.99 @ Newegg)
Hard Drive: Crucial M4 64GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($78.95 @ Adorama)
Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($398.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced ATX Full Tower Case ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair 750W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH22NS90B DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer S220HQLAbd 21.5" Monitor ($119.00 @ B&H)
Total: $1354.73
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($249.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($142.86 @ Newegg)
Memory: Samsung 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($47.99 @ Newegg)
Hard Drive: Crucial M4 64GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($78.95 @ Adorama)
Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($398.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced ATX Full Tower Case ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair 750W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH22NS90B DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer S220HQLAbd 21.5" Monitor ($119.00 @ B&H)
Total: $1354.73
IMO you should really grab the Samsung low voltage ram, it has been known to overclock to 2400Mhz+
Grab a Crucial m4, Corsair is a great company, but Crucial M4s are the most recommend SSD on OCN because of price, reliability and speed. Plexor M3 and Samsung 830 are good alternatives.
I picked the XFX GPU because it should have better cooling.
For case suggestions, I personally like the Corsair 500R, 600T and 650D. If you are looking for a full tower, the NZXT Switch and Phantom are good choices
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| RAM | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Cooling |
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| OS | Monitor | Power | Case |
| Windows 7 Professional | 3 x Dell S2309W(Portrait) 3240x1920 | Corsair AX750 | Corsair 800D |
| Mouse | Audio | Audio | Other |
| SWTOR Razer Naga | Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium | Samson RH600 | Razer Nostromo |
| Other | Other | Other | Other |
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| Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Optical Drive | Cooling |
| 500GB WD Black | 64 GB Crucial M4 | Sony CD/DVD burner | H40 w/ GT AP-15s |
| OS | Power | Case | |
| Windows 7 Home 64 bit | Corsair CX430 | APEVIA X-Plorer2 Pink | |
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| RAM | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Cooling |
| 32GB (4 x 8GB) 1866Mhz Ripjaws X | 256GB Crucial M4 | 1.5 TB HDD | XSPC Raystorm RS360 |
| OS | Monitor | Power | Case |
| Windows 7 Professional | 3 x Dell S2309W(Portrait) 3240x1920 | Corsair AX750 | Corsair 800D |
| Mouse | Audio | Audio | Other |
| SWTOR Razer Naga | Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium | Samson RH600 | Razer Nostromo |
| Other | Other | Other | Other |
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| View all | |||
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| Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 3Ghz | Asus P5G41T-M LX Plus | Asus Radeon HD 7750 | 2x4 GB 1333Mhz |
| Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Optical Drive | Cooling |
| 500GB WD Black | 64 GB Crucial M4 | Sony CD/DVD burner | H40 w/ GT AP-15s |
| OS | Power | Case | |
| Windows 7 Home 64 bit | Corsair CX430 | APEVIA X-Plorer2 Pink | |
| View all | |||
| CPU | Motherboard | Graphics | RAM |
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| Pentium G620 | Foxconn H67S ITX | Intel HD 2000 | 2 x 4GB 1333Mhz |
| Hard Drive | Optical Drive | OS | Power |
| 256GB Crucial M4 | Old Laptop CD/DVD drive | Windows 7 | picoPSU-150-XT |
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Its really difficult to find fault in the config put down by you! I see it pretty much perfect for my budget...
Couple of qq:
- Should I go for 850 or highr rated PSUs?Or should I just go for AX1200 like there is no tomorrow!
Also, should I go for 80+ gold rated ones?
- SInce CM HAF XM case has been launched last week, will you prefer it over 932 advanced.
- For the cases some more suggestions needed
criteria being - Exterior Black, Interior Black, LED fans in front, budget $0 to $150
- Also, is paying $100 more for 7970 justificable?!
Couple of qq:
- Should I go for 850 or highr rated PSUs?Or should I just go for AX1200 like there is no tomorrow!
Also, should I go for 80+ gold rated ones?- SInce CM HAF XM case has been launched last week, will you prefer it over 932 advanced.
- For the cases some more suggestions needed
criteria being - Exterior Black, Interior Black, LED fans in front, budget $0 to $150
- Also, is paying $100 more for 7970 justificable?!
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The Switch 810
(20 items) |
Old CM690II - Given to Brother
(15 items) |
| CPU | Motherboard | Graphics | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel i5 3570K | ASUS Sabertooth Z77 | Gigabyte GTX 670 | G Skill Ripjaws x 8GB |
| Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Optical Drive | Cooling |
| Western Digital 500GB Blue | Crucial M4 128 GB | Samsung Bluray | Corsair H100 |
| OS | Monitor | Keyboard | Power |
| Microsoft Windows 7 - 64 bit | Acer 23" LED | Corsair K90 | Corsair TX850V2 |
| Case | Mouse | Mouse Pad | Audio |
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post #18 of 134
5/1/12 at 11:43am
- Ironman517
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Quote:
Originally Posted by proxyconÂ
Its really difficult to find fault in the config put down by you! I see it pretty much perfect for my budget...
Couple of qq:
- Should I go for 850 or highr rated PSUs?Or should I just go for AX1200 like there is no tomorrow! Also, should I go for 80+ gold rated ones?
- SInce CM HAF XM case has been launched last week, will you prefer it over 932 advanced.
- For the cases some more suggestions needed
criteria being - Exterior Black, Interior Black, LED fans in front, budget $0 to $150
- Also, is paying $100 more for 7970 justificable?!
Its really difficult to find fault in the config put down by you! I see it pretty much perfect for my budget...
Couple of qq:
- Should I go for 850 or highr rated PSUs?Or should I just go for AX1200 like there is no tomorrow!
Also, should I go for 80+ gold rated ones?- SInce CM HAF XM case has been launched last week, will you prefer it over 932 advanced.
- For the cases some more suggestions needed
criteria being - Exterior Black, Interior Black, LED fans in front, budget $0 to $150
- Also, is paying $100 more for 7970 justificable?!
No you do not need more power, if anything you can grab a 80+ gold, you will save a little $$$ on your power bill. If you really care about the environment you can grab one.
Cases: what is your age, hobbies, etc... Cases are basically what YOU want, what you can look at all the time.
$100 difference, probably not IMO. When they are both overclocked they are within 5-10% of the same performance.
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In that case, I will go with 750W TX and will plant two saplings!
I think I want a black case, so tonight its a 'watch ALL the case reviews on youtube' time.
Your suggestions really helped!
I think I want a black case, so tonight its a 'watch ALL the case reviews on youtube' time.
Your suggestions really helped!
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post #20 of 134
5/1/12 at 12:38pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by proxyconÂ
Its really difficult to find fault in the config put down by you! I see it pretty much perfect for my budget...
Couple of qq:
- Should I go for 850 or highr rated PSUs?Or should I just go for AX1200 like there is no tomorrow! Also, should I go for 80+ gold rated ones?
- SInce CM HAF XM case has been launched last week, will you prefer it over 932 advanced.
- For the cases some more suggestions needed
criteria being - Exterior Black, Interior Black, LED fans in front, budget $0 to $150
- Also, is paying $100 more for 7970 justificable?!
Its really difficult to find fault in the config put down by you! I see it pretty much perfect for my budget...
Couple of qq:
- Should I go for 850 or highr rated PSUs?Or should I just go for AX1200 like there is no tomorrow!
Also, should I go for 80+ gold rated ones?- SInce CM HAF XM case has been launched last week, will you prefer it over 932 advanced.
- For the cases some more suggestions needed
criteria being - Exterior Black, Interior Black, LED fans in front, budget $0 to $150
- Also, is paying $100 more for 7970 justificable?!
PSU: 750w should be more than plenty, but if you want a little extra headroom then definitely grab an 850w. I went with 750w myself. 1200w is WAY overkill unless you're going QuadFire 7950's. 80+ Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum... doesn't matter, IMO, you're only getting 2-3% more efficiency from one to the next. Do you want a cluster of cables in the basement of your case? I know I don't, go modular!
Case: HAF XM is a pretty sweet looking case. Roommate has the 932, I was never a big fan of the HAF styling, but they're excellent for air cooling. You should check out the Corsair Carbide 500R, it's black on black with dual LED front fans. After MIR and promo deal it's only $95 on Newegg.
GPU: If you're going to jump up from the 7950, hold out for the 680 to be in stock. They've been popping up on NewEgg every morning between 3-4am EST. Actually there is a 680 Galaxy on NewEgg right NOW! lol $500.
Memory: I had G.Skill in my last build, excellent memory. Trying the Samsung 30nm's out this time around.
Edited by tbris84 - 5/1/12 at 12:41pm
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