qubit
Overclocked quantum bit
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| System Name | Quantumville™ |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-2700K @ 4GHz |
| Motherboard | Asus P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 |
| Cooling | Noctua NH-D14 |
| Memory | 16GB (2 x 8GB Corsair Vengeance Black DDR3 PC3-12800 C9 1600MHz) |
| Video Card(s) | MSI RTX 2080 SUPER Gaming X Trio |
| Storage | Samsung 850 Pro 256GB | WD Black 4TB | WD Blue 6TB |
| Display(s) | ASUS ROG Strix XG27UQR (4K, 144Hz, G-SYNC compatible) | Asus MG28UQ (4K, 60Hz, FreeSync compatible) |
| Case | Cooler Master HAF 922 |
| Audio Device(s) | Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Fatal1ty PCIe |
| Power Supply | Corsair AX1600i |
| Mouse | Microsoft Intellimouse Pro - Black Shadow |
| Keyboard | Yes |
| Software | Windows 10 Pro 64-bit |
Ok, I've decided to get the i7-2700K and have ordered it as a collect from store from www.novatech.com as I don't think Ivy Bridge is worth waiting for: a better IGP I'll never use and lower power consumption - wow. 
They're nice improvements, but hardly worth waiting for until next April.
All I need now is a mobo, RAM and performance air cooler - and I'd like your suggestions please!
Here's some criteria to base your suggestions on:
MOBO - My current one is a Gigabyte (see specs) and it's been flawless for almost three years now, so this is my preferred brand. I would also consider Asus and perhaps one or two others. I'm looking to overclock it a fair bit and hope to get 5GHz out of the CPU, if possible (not gonna go mental to achieve it, though). Also, the mobo should have a UEFI, no BIOS. I'm not looking to run SLI or Crossfire, but dual x16 pci-e slots can always come in handy. Onboard sound performance is irrelevant, as I'll be using my trusty Creative X-Fi card.
RAM - I want 8GB at least. I'm easy regarding brand, as any quality one such as Corsair, OCZ etc have all worked reliably for me.
CPU COOLER - a potent air cooler, but no need to go over the top. Again, any decent brand will do.
EDIT: Oh duh! I was half asleep when I wrote this post and I meant to add that I'm looking to spend £400-450 overall on this upgrade, although I'm always flexible if the better item isn't massively more expensive. Also, I meant to say that I compared chipsets the other day and I want a Z68 mobo. These don't seem especially expensive, either.
And finally, the cooler has to be quiet, too. I think that's everything.
They're nice improvements, but hardly worth waiting for until next April.All I need now is a mobo, RAM and performance air cooler - and I'd like your suggestions please!
Here's some criteria to base your suggestions on:
MOBO - My current one is a Gigabyte (see specs) and it's been flawless for almost three years now, so this is my preferred brand. I would also consider Asus and perhaps one or two others. I'm looking to overclock it a fair bit and hope to get 5GHz out of the CPU, if possible (not gonna go mental to achieve it, though). Also, the mobo should have a UEFI, no BIOS. I'm not looking to run SLI or Crossfire, but dual x16 pci-e slots can always come in handy. Onboard sound performance is irrelevant, as I'll be using my trusty Creative X-Fi card.
RAM - I want 8GB at least. I'm easy regarding brand, as any quality one such as Corsair, OCZ etc have all worked reliably for me.
CPU COOLER - a potent air cooler, but no need to go over the top. Again, any decent brand will do.
EDIT: Oh duh! I was half asleep when I wrote this post and I meant to add that I'm looking to spend £400-450 overall on this upgrade, although I'm always flexible if the better item isn't massively more expensive. Also, I meant to say that I compared chipsets the other day and I want a Z68 mobo. These don't seem especially expensive, either.
And finally, the cooler has to be quiet, too. I think that's everything.
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