Jex
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Switch mobo to an ASrock Pro4-M for OC support and so that you won't have to flash the bios to support the 3570k. PSU to an Antec 550 to save a few bucks and it has modular cables. Get the samsung RAM if possible. And I'm sure you can find a better case than that cheap glossy plastic thing. Don't get an optical drive unless you actually need one and can't take one out of an old tower. It'd also be helpful to list prices and the store you're ordering from to see what is available.
Thanks, I am compiling a price list for each part at the moment.
I'll take BD drive out of my old tower.
What do you mean by the 'Samsung RAM'?
I suck at choosing cases, mainly because I'm never sure if I'm going to get one that's the wrong size. I assume that most of them are a standard size so that wouldn't end up being an issue?
Thanks for the help. I take it that the difference between the 2500K and the 3570K must be negligible then?That Digital Foundry article is a bit out of date now as most of the prices have risen.
I did this quick build at £529.86 delivered which sources parts from both Amazon and eBuyer.
Intel Core i5 2500K from Amazon for £164.98. Works out at £10 cheaper than a 3570K.
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Also, I just noticed that I haven't factored in any cooling. Whoops!