**Urgent Help 4 - IVY Bridge Rig*

[Cilus]

1st of all try to understand:-

For overclocking you need
K series Processor + (Z68/P67/Z77) chipset based Motherboard.

Any other combination will not work. So even if you buy a 2600K and plug it in DH67CL, the CPU will behave like normal i7 2600. Now for gaming i5 2500K is a better choice over 2600. The Hyper Threading of i7 2600/K can only be utilized in highly multi-threaded applications like Audio/Video editing/Encoding etc.

So, better get a Motherboard with the above mentioned chipset. Regarding Motherboard choice, I've heard that there are some issues with the Asrock Pro series Motherboard. So better get The Asrock Extreme Series or some Gigabyte Motherboards which are available within 10K. Asus is also very good option.

 

[Brazen]

Thanks cilius it helped, so as I am not going to overclock shall I go for normal i5- 2500 with dh67cl ? Will appreciate if you can suggest a complete config.

 

[the_conqueror]

Intel Core i5 2400 @ 10.8k
Intel DH67CL @ 5k
Corsair Value Select 2x4 GB @ 2.2k
WD Caviar blue 500 GB SATA III @ 4.1k
Asus GTX 670 @ 28k
APC 1.1 kva UPS @ 4.5k
Asus DRW-B3ST @ 1.1K
Logitech KB/mouse combo @ 0.6K
Total ~ 58k

 

[Brazen]

Thanks Conq., lets see what Clilius or Jaskanwar views are.

 

[vickybat]

^^ Pick ivybridge 3550. Heating issues are nothing home to write about. Considering you'll be getting the non-k type, overclocking is out of the equation and thus won't be stressing the thermal levels of your cpu.

Besides you'll get slight better performance . Temp at max load is 83c and that too with the stock cooler. Aftermarket ones will lower the temps for sure more effectively. Its absolutely safe and well under alarming thermal levels. See here Besides this, i5 3550 offers lower tdp than 2500.

Read the entire review above and you'll find your answers mate.

 

[Brazen]

Here we go for few of the main components after searching the too many threads review & Sites whole day:

I5 2500K @ 12800 -frm SMS/IT wares
Intel DZ68DB @ 8080 - Frm IT wares
Zotac GTX 670 @ 27K
GSKILL RIpjawsx 2x4 GB @ 3K

Please suggest if i need to replace any component here ?
or

I5 2500 @ 11900 or I5 2400 @ 10900
Intel DH67CL - 5650
Zotac GTX 670 @ 27K
GSKILL RIpjawsx 2x4 GB @ 3K




Q:1 Is it necessary to use a aftermarket CPU cooler to run the i5-2500/K CPU ?and is there any significant difference between running temp between 2400 & 2500 ?

Q:2 WILL MY PSU (FSP SAGA II 500 W) CAN DO THE THING IF I PICKUP FIRST CPU MOBO COMBO ?

 

[skeletor]

I5 2500K @ 12800 -frm SMS/IT wares
Intel DZ68DB @ 8080 - Frm IT wares
Zotac GTX 670 @ 27K
GSKILL RIpjawsx 2x4 GB @ 3K

Pick this one.

i5-2500K with a motherboard from Asus/Gigabyte/Asrock. Not the Intel board.

You easily have the budget - get K and keep the overclocking option open a much later stage. No one ever minds free performance when money is in hand. 3 years down the line if it feels slow, buy a CPU cooler and overclock it to 4.5 Ghz and it will work fine. It's easy to overclock SNB.

Q:1 Is it necessary to use a aftermarket CPU cooler to run the i5-2500/K CPU ?and is there any significant difference between running temp between 2400 & 2500 ?

With stock cooler, my i5-2500K used to be between 70-74 C at full load which is fine.

I wanted to overclock it, that's why I purchased CM Hyper 212 Evo when I needed it.

Q:2 WILL MY PSU (FSP SAGA II 500 W) CAN DO THE THING IF I PICKUP FIRST CPU MOBO COMBO ?

GTX 670 will consume around ~150w at full load. i5-2500K around 120w at full load. Shall be fine but if it's a Seasonic S12II 520w, then excellent.

i7-2600K @ 4.8 Ghz + GTX 670 = 310 watts. *www.hardocp.com/images/articles/1336636802OhmufU4CHj_8_1.gif
i7-920 @ 3.6 Ghz (very very power hungry) + OCed GTX 670 = ~400 watts. *www.hardocp.com/images/articles/13387648583gu0vZ1Vzw_10_1.gif

 

[Brazen]

Thanks Ico so finalized:

I5 2500K @ 12800 -frm SMS/IT wares
Zotac GTX 670 @ 27K
GSKILL RIpjawsx 2x4 GB @ 3K

So now what about the Mobo :

ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 @ Rs. 8,579.00
ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 @ Rs. 8,750.00
ASRock Z77 Pro4 4 Ports of USB3.0 & SATA3.0 @ Rs. 8,800.00
ASRock Z77 Extreme 4 @ 10500

or else suggest ?

 

[skeletor]

ASRock Z77 Extreme4.

 

[Sainatarajan]

You can get ASUS P8Z77 V LX @ 10.5K .

 

[Brazen]

Thanks ico You helpeda lot clearing the doubts, & hope this thread will serve the purpose for many others as well wanted to build a new Mid range Rig with IVY.

You can get ASUS P8Z77 V LX @ 10.5K .

Thanks Sai is it better then AsRock Z77 Extreme 4 ? also from which site i can buy this at 10.5 K ?

 

[Sainatarajan]

You can go with the Asrock one . It has 8 + 4 Power Phase . This will Help you in Overclocking .

 

[TheSloth]

I was going through some threads. I found this *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/pc-components-configurations/156929-gaming-pc-around-60k-4.html
the discussion got heated up and became arguments, started at thread #97, it was about AsRock z77 extreme 4. Go through thread once. Then ask your query here. I am not bringing any fight here,just want to show some problem about extreme 4. But the issue comes when you overclock.

 

[abhidev]

^^ Pick ivybridge 3550. Heating issues are nothing home to write about. Considering you'll be getting the non-k type, overclocking is out of the equation and thus won't be stressing the thermal levels of your cpu.

Besides you'll get slight better performance . Temp at max load is 83c and that too with the stock cooler. Aftermarket ones will lower the temps for sure more effectively. Its absolutely safe and well under alarming thermal levels. See here Besides this, i5 3550 offers lower tdp than 2500.

Read the entire review above and you'll find your answers mate.

hey thanx for sharing the article....it says it doesn't have heating problem...even m confused whether to get Ivybridge or sandybridge

 

[Brazen]

I have finally decided to go with 2500K because of its proven performance and at almost similar price why shall I bet my money on doubted ivy bridge while there's no significant advantage It's having ? Its possible that most of us will change the configuration in 3-4 years considering rapid change in technology and SB will fulfil our need till the time intel or AMD gona bring some revolutionry technology to us.

 

[RiGOD]

^^With an unlocked quad core (especially a SB) you're always on the safer side. BTW if you're not looking into extreme OC'ing go for ASRock Z77 Extreme 4.

 

[tnranganathan]

You can go with Asrock mobo.

 

[Brazen]

Now I am totaly confused about mobo selection, Is there any product having proved performance with almost similar budget range ? I don't want to bet my money on doubted asrock mobo now please suggest me with universally accepted product to have peace of ki mind.

 

[Sainatarajan]

Asus p8z77 m pro

 

[RiGOD]

@OP : Go for ASUS P8Z77-VLX or P8Z77-M PRO. But if you're not into extreme OC'ing then ASRock Z77 Extreme 4 will be just fine.