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[jackjack]

"PSU im looking at the OCZ ZX1000W" there is other choice like Seasonic 1000W platinum

Intel 3820 it's okay and yes u can OC it (googling bro).

As for VGA card better be wait a little while until GTX 6xx series release.

 

[MrWizard]

Or consider the new 2600k/3770k?

If you don't want to splash out on the 2011 then either of those chips will be very affordable and hyper threading will help you with the music production.

Sorry but i disagree. A entry level 2011 rig with a 3820 can be had for the same money as a 1155/z77 with a 2600k/3770k and the 2011 will perform the same if not better in most situations. Also keep in mind 1155/z77 stops at quad core. 2011's entry chip is a quad with Hyper Threading. It has the superior upgrade path if you plan on keeping this machine for a looooong time and get heavy into editing. On the other hand if you just want to game and just plan on tinkering with editing I agree with TTL. Get a 2500k and spend the extra money on a video card and call it a day

 

[mArTyN]

@jackjack

"PSU im looking at the OCZ ZX1000W"

Please be aware that OCZ does not have a very good reputation for reliable power supplies !

Personally I would go for something put out by company with a proven track record, the likes of Corsair, Enermax etc. as a good PSU is a solid foundation for a good rig.

 

[Rolyin]

I think im going to go with the 2011 range for processor and wait until the rest of the GTX 600 series get released for the graphics upgrade

 

[fraghappy245]

If its mainly gaming forget 2011 and just get an 1155 based rig and save your money...

Rampage 4 with a 560....? No one else see that the money saved should be spend on better graphics as this is for GAMING

i totally agree when i was buying my new system scan said don't get 1155 get 2011 its newer i knew they wanted more £££ of me so i ignored them spent double on my graphics card getting a gtx 580 then cranked up my 2500k and boom a quality gaming rig that does whatever else i want it to do better gpu ftw every time from now on

 

[Master&Puppet]

Sorry but i disagree. A entry level 2011 rig with a 3820 can be had for the same money as a 1155/z77 with a 2600k/3770k and the 2011 will perform the same if not better in most situations. Also keep in mind 1155/z77 stops at quad core. 2011's entry chip is a quad with Hyper Threading. It has the superior upgrade path if you plan on keeping this machine for a looooong time and get heavy into editing. On the other hand if you just want to game and just plan on tinkering with editing I agree with TTL. Get a 2500k and spend the extra money on a video card and call it a day

Good points well put but it very much depends on whether the op intends to upgrade to one of the 6 cores. Certainly over here the 3820 is a very similar price to a 2600k but the mobos are ~£50 more and the memory is quad channel so need to buy 4 sticks. If there is no intention to upgrade to a hexcore 2011 then the op might as well save ~£100 and get a 2600k.

Financially I think it makes more sense to either bite the bullet and go 3930k or be happy with 2600k in this situation. Seems like a bit of a waste of money to buy a 3820 and use it only for 6 months whilst waiting for IB-e to me.

And yes, 2011 is always going to be the better option for future-proofing a system if you can make use of the threads in the meantime.

 

[Rolyin]

Thank you all for the great advice

 

[Darklight1990]

Just a side note i've heard very bad review on the OCZ Agility series of SSDs there have been loads of problems with them apparently, i'd go for a crucial model or samsung are pretty good price wise.

 

[Rolyin]

I was looking at crossair or Sandisk now. Both seem to make reasonable priced units with good reviews.

http://www.ebuyer.com/341349-kingston-120gb-v-200-ssd-2-5-sata-iii-svp200s3-120g?utm_source=google&utm_medium=products

That is the one im thinking of getting

 

[Rolyin]

Or http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Storage/Hard+Drives+-+SSD/100GB+-+260GB+SSD/Mushkin+Chronos+120GB+2.5%22+SATA-III+Solid+State+Hard+Drive+?productId=45660&source=googleps

 

[Rolyin]

Ok I am ordering this next week. Any final thoughts?

I7 3930k £399.99 http://www.ebay.co.u...#ht_2210wt_1139

ASUS RAMPAGE IV EXTREME £300.05 http://www.scan.co.uk/products/asus-rampage-iv-extreme-intel-x79-s-2011-ddr3-sata-iii-6gb-s-sata-raid-pcie-30-(x16)-e-atx

Enermax 850W Revolution 87+Gold £155.82 http://www.scan.co.u...12v-quiet-fan-a

16GB Mushkin £119.99 http://www.aria.co.u...productId=48148

Sandisk Extreme 240GB £157.19 http://www.amazon.co...37366469&sr=1-1

Water Cooling £130 http://shop.xs-pc.co...-Kit_25418.html

I appreciate all the help you have provided.