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Build Advice - Upgrading Core Components

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mphartzheim

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I've been considering upgrading the core components of my PC seeing as it's 3+ years old now. I'm wanting to stay under $400, but can't seem to find pieces I like while staying in that range.

Here's what I have right now:
Intel Core i5 750 - overclocked to 3.6ghz
EVGA P55 SLI
G.SKILL Ripjaw 8gb DDR3 1333

My goal with the new system is to continue overclocking, so I was wanting components that are friendly to that. I've pretty much settled on the CPU being the Intel Core i5 3570K as I think that's the best bang for the buck with overclocking in mind. It's $220 normally, but can be found for around $205 at times.

The motherboard I've been looking at is the ASUS P8Z77-V Pro, but that's $200 and right there is my entire budget. Based on reviews, this mobo is overclocker friendly and I trust ASUS products, so that's why I was looking there. I also want to make sure the mobo has at least 2 SATA 6.0gbps slots. I do NOT plan to SLI/Crossfire so that isn't important to me.

I'd really like to make the jump to 16gb of RAM (2x8gb sticks) at minimum DDR3 1600 speeds. Would prefer CAS timing of 9 as well. The G.SKILL Sniper 16gb or the G.SKILL Ripjaw X 16gb both fit that mold and are roughly the same price ($85 and $88 respectively).

With that total I'm looking at just over $500. Can you guys suggest some more affordable options that could shave around $100 off?
 
Wasn't sure where best to post. Thanks for the heads up.

Can a mod please close this thread? I'll repost to General Hardware.
 
Currently Newegg has a combo on the 3570k and the G-Skill memory you stated you want. Knocks $14 off the price.

$294 free shipping

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...=Combo.1174556

$291 free shipping with the Sniper memory.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...=Combo.1174557

Both combos also include the $15 promotional gift card with the 3570k.

The motherboard your looking at looks to be overkill unless you need all the features.

The 3570k will overclock pretty easily with little tinkering involved unless your goal is something crazy. Temps ramp up pretty quickly once you start cranking the vcore to get a higher overclock.

I'd suggest taking a look at some of the cheaper Asus boards if you want Asus. If Asus isn't a must take a look at the Asrock boards as they give more bang for the buck most of the time.

Don't forget to get a decent cooler unless you already have one that is compatable. 🙂
 
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Eek that's pretty much what I am running and it is way faster than anything I need it to do. My only complaint is that it runs too hot. Cant you wait for haswell?
 
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