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xynidexxx
xynidexxx Original post #1
Dec 31, 2011 at 3:53 PM
Hey folks, firstly HAPPY NEW YEAR :) to all and that being said it's high time i change my already graying system.Though its a rough time for us geeks as $ is on its high, i am very much unsure and skeptical about it stabilizing any sooner:?

I plan on buying these as of now with a budget of aroung 47'ish:

INTEL core i5 2500k-13200
ASUS p8z68-v pro-13900
G-SKILL sniper 4x2 GB 1600's-3400
NZXT tempest evo mid tower-5500
Corsair H80 water cooler-5800
TOTAL:45k~at theitwares as i write period

PS:I don't need a GPU AND PSU as i recently got my GS 600 and ASUS GTX 560Ti DCII TOP
Also, is GS 600 enough to handle an oc'd 2500k + 560ti at loads? any suggestions are most welcome as i will act accordingly..i have no urgency in buying:)
Cilus
Cilus #2
Dec 31, 2011 at 4:15 PM
The baove co0nfig is very good. Just get Gskill RipjawX 1600 MHz module instead of Sniper.
xynidexxx
Dec 31, 2011 at 6:35 PM
But both are cas 9 ...what is the difference ..if i were to buy a 2000 then ripjaws x is better..is ripjaws x low voltage or types?:?

Ripjaws x has only a different taller heatspreaders else both are same right?..X would cost a tad higher as is and since i am buying a liquid cooler, the obstruction issue(which ironically is in the case of afm air coolers like v9 or noctua or 212's is eliminated)
Cilus
Cilus #4
Jan 1, 2012 at 8:57 AM
Specs wise both are same. But as per different forums, RipjawX is a better overclocker and has a better Heat sink compared to Sniper. Sniper is a low profile Ram from G skill.
xynidexxx
Jan 1, 2012 at 7:56 PM
ok, then gskill it is..yes, i like those heatspreaders but they kinda look uncool on z68 ..asus used a cheap blue colour design..wish all asus boards were red and black like ROG