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Datsun · 05-26-2011, 08:49 PM

Because you only plan on gaming with this machine, I suggest you stick to 4GB as it is not likely you will need more than that. Focus on getting a lower latency RAM rather than frequency too. Something like CL7 1333mHz is great.

Also, a 2500K would have been a better choice as the hyper threading on a 2600K isnt going to give you benefit for your machine's purpose.

As for motherboards, personally I try to choose one thats <$200 and 8 power phase if you want to be overclocking. Find charts of Gigabyte and Asus and from there, figure out what features you need (notice I didnt mention MSI...stay away from them). I think the z68 is what you should get if you already have or plan to pair an SSD & HDD to get SSD performance on the mechanical drive (not 100% sure about accuracy of this point, someone please correct me if it is wrong please).

Power supply should be plenty but more is always better for that security. Theres a XFX 750W powersupply thats 80+ certified (Bronze) for only 70 bucks on NCIX. Good brands include Seasonic, Corsair (rebranded Seasonic) and Silverstone.

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Datsun I bringith the lowerballerith Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: RS Posts: 1,189 Thanked 1,102 Times in 243 Posts Failed 134 Times in 28 Posts	Because you only plan on gaming with this machine, I suggest you stick to 4GB as it is not likely you will need more than that. Focus on getting a lower latency RAM rather than frequency too. Something like CL7 1333mHz is great. Also, a 2500K would have been a better choice as the hyper threading on a 2600K isnt going to give you benefit for your machine's purpose. As for motherboards, personally I try to choose one thats <$200 and 8 power phase if you want to be overclocking. Find charts of Gigabyte and Asus and from there, figure out what features you need (notice I didnt mention MSI...stay away from them). I think the z68 is what you should get if you already have or plan to pair an SSD & HDD to get SSD performance on the mechanical drive (not 100% sure about accuracy of this point, someone please correct me if it is wrong please). Power supply should be plenty but more is always better for that security. Theres a XFX 750W powersupply thats 80+ certified (Bronze) for only 70 bucks on NCIX. Good brands include Seasonic, Corsair (rebranded Seasonic) and Silverstone.