So I've decided to upgrade from my E8400 to a new 2500k, and have been doing some research on upgrade components. I'll be getting a new mobo, 2500k, DDR3, and cooler. Just looking for comments and/or suggestions for alternatives.
CPU: 2500k
I'm set on this processor.
MOBO:
Either the ASUS P8P67 Pro or the ASROCK Extreme 4
My P5Q-Pro that I've been running has been rock solid, so I really wanted to go the Asus route here, however I've been reading lots of negative stories about these boards. BIOS updates fixing most of the issues? Need some good recomendations here either way.
RAM:
G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2 x 4GB)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231314
These have gotten good reviews online, but seem to have problems with the new boards? I'm looking for 1600 ram and want 8GB. Has the 1.5V Sandy Bridge mobo's like.
Go with this...or any better recommendations? Would like to stay in the same price range.
COOLER:
CoolerMaster Hyper 212
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835103065
Fairly inexpensive, with a back plate instead of pushpins. If anyone knows a better backplate mounted fan around $50 or less, please list one.
Thanks for any imput.
CPU: 2500k
I'm set on this processor.
MOBO:
Either the ASUS P8P67 Pro or the ASROCK Extreme 4
My P5Q-Pro that I've been running has been rock solid, so I really wanted to go the Asus route here, however I've been reading lots of negative stories about these boards. BIOS updates fixing most of the issues? Need some good recomendations here either way.
RAM:
G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2 x 4GB)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231314
These have gotten good reviews online, but seem to have problems with the new boards? I'm looking for 1600 ram and want 8GB. Has the 1.5V Sandy Bridge mobo's like.
Go with this...or any better recommendations? Would like to stay in the same price range.
COOLER:
CoolerMaster Hyper 212
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835103065
Fairly inexpensive, with a back plate instead of pushpins. If anyone knows a better backplate mounted fan around $50 or less, please list one.
Thanks for any imput.