2600k Which Motherboard? No SLI - $1000 total

[williamrussellajb]

Hello Everyone at Tom's

I haven't updated my computer since the intel core 2 duo was cool .. With that said it's time for me to upgrade this slow computer. I want to build a nice gaming RIG that can also run the mac VM's (for work).

Parts reusing:
What I currently have:
Power supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006
I believe my power supply is OK 750 Watts with a 32 rail. - It caught on fire once but I replaced the fan and everything has been OK for about a year.

Video Card: Radeon HD 6870 2GB 256-bit http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150563

Parts I could use but shouldn't:
Ram: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231417
I don't want this ram anymore since it's only 1333.


What I've been looking to upgrade
I would love to get the 2600k for a little overclocking.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115070

The motherboard I'm really torn about and its a huge reason I'm here.
I don't plan on getting SLI anytime soon... so I don't need the z68 motherboard then right?

ASUS Sabertooth X58
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131665
$194.99 6×240pin (24GB ram)

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131702
199.99 4×240pin (32GB)

What's the difference from the x58 and the P67?
Anyone suggest a motherboard for around $225?

Ram?:
Would love to have around 24 GB of ram with these VM's for work.
I'm completely open for suggestions.

SSD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211569

\\\ UPDATE to motherboard
I believe I would like to get the SMART cache SSD installed. How should I go about this?

 

[williamrussellajb]

So Difficult to choose a motherboard.

How is AsROCK?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157263

maybe a x79?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157284

 

[nikorr]

Hi there williamrussellajb,

Do u edit video or audio or other creative tasks?

 

[nikorr]

So Difficult to choose a motherboard.

How is AsROCK?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157263

maybe a x79?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157284

x79 is not compatible with 2600K.

I would not get this ASRock, even that is a great mobo, because 1 fact. The warranty is only 2 years.

 

[nikorr]

I'd say, this is probably best u can get for the $200. It is very good mobo.
ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI + PCIE 3.0, Bluetooth

$204.99 + FREE SHIPPING

Manufacturer Limited Warranty period (parts): 3 years

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131790

And if u want to add another card later, its all ready. With bonanza of the features and strong OC. It is also ready for the future CPU compatibility.

 

[nikorr]

Sure, u can reuse the RAM and OC it to 1600MHz without any issue, and with a click of the mouse : )

Unless u do the video tasks, and want to get 16GB of the RAM : ) I would get 16GB as it is dirt cheap now.

CORSAIR Vengeance 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CML16GX3M4A1600C9B
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233198

 

[nikorr]

With that mobo and low profile RAM u can OC with the aftermarket cooler u can go up to 5.0GHz.

Thermaltake Frio Overclocking-Ready Intel Core i7 (six-core ready) & i5 Compatible Five 8mm Heatpipes Dual 120mm Fans Intel & AMD Universal CPU Cooler CLP0564

$54.99+FREE SHIPPING
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835106150

 

[nikorr]

[fixed]What's the difference from the x58 and the P67? [/fixed]

These mobos are for 2 different CPU's. P67 would be for the 2600K.

 

[nikorr]

Try to match the quality of the components.

Get instead this SSD @ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227706

 

[nikorr]

[fixed]UPDATE to motherboard
I believe I would like to get the SMART cache SSD installed. How should I go about this?[/fixed]
Forget about that, if u are getting SSD like that above, install all , the system + apps + page file on that directly and there is no need to cache it anymore. It would be good, if your system would be on the HDD.

 

[nikorr]

Your GPU is great, use that : )
--
[fixed]Ram?:
Would love to have around 24 GB of ram with these VM's for work.
I'm completely open for suggestions. [/fixed]
U should use with 2600K , dual kit.

32GB 16GB 8GB - assuming u have x 64bit windows.

For more than 16GB RAM, u need Win7 Pro, Ultimate, Enterprise.

 

[williamrussellajb]

Hi there williamrussellajb,

Do u edit video or audio or other creative tasks?

No video editing, mostly I run eclipse or multiple VM's for different software testing ( I work as a software QA engineer)
This PC will be for gaming and mostly multitasking with work (multiple applications + every web browser open you can think of), eclipse IDE, VM's (Mac, windows, linux).

 

[williamrussellajb]

I'd say, this is probably best u can get for the $200. It is very good mobo.
ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI + PCIE 3.0, Bluetooth

$204.99 + FREE SHIPPING

Manufacturer Limited Warranty period (parts): 3 years

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131790

And if u want to add another card later, its all ready. With bonanza of the features and strong OC. It is also ready for the future CPU compatibility.

http://images17.newegg.com/is/image/newegg/13-131-790-Z05?$S300W$

I'm sold
MAX 32 GB but the 8GB ram is very pricy.. so it looks like I'll have 16 GB. 16 GB should be plenty then -

 

[nikorr]

No video editing, mostly I run eclipse or multiple VM's for different software testing ( I work as a software QA engineer)
This PC will be for gaming and mostly multitasking with work (multiple applications + every web browser open you can think of), eclipse IDE, VM's (Mac, windows, linux).

All u need than, is 2500K and some beefy GPU : ))

 

[williamrussellajb]

Sure, u can reuse the RAM and OC it to 1600MHz without any issue, and with a click of the mouse : )

Unless u do the video tasks, and want to get 16GB of the RAM : ) I would get 16GB as it is dirt cheap now.

CORSAIR Vengeance 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CML16GX3M4A1600C9B
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233198

http://images17.newegg.com/is/image/newegg/20-233-198-TS?$S300W$

Killer Reviews, I'm sold again

 

[williamrussellajb]

Try to match the quality of the components.

Get instead this SSD @ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227706

Yes 500 Read 500 write.

Added to the checkout

 

[williamrussellajb]

Your GPU is great, use that : )
--
[fixed]Ram?:
Would love to have around 24 GB of ram with these VM's for work.
I'm completely open for suggestions. [/fixed]
U should use with 2600K , dual kit.

32GB 16GB 8GB - assuming u have x 64bit windows.

For more than 16GB RAM, u need Win7 Pro, Ultimate, Enterprise.

Currently I'm running windows 7 ultimate so I'm good there. The 32 GB of ram looks pricy so I guess I'll stick to 16GB.

And nikorr ... I've never had someone so helpful on the internet. You are an amazing person. Thank you so much for helping me!!!

 

[nikorr]

When u match quality and performance parts, u don't have any config problems. Quality mobo is the center piece of the PC + great CPU + RAM + SSD = very fast PC already. Add fast GPU and u can do anything : )

 

[williamrussellajb]

When u match quality and performance parts, u don't have any config problems. Quality mobo is the center piece of the PC + great CPU + RAM + SSD = very fast PC already. Add fast GPU and u can do anything : )

I'm checking out with it as we speak Grand-total with a dvd burner $998 Right on the money!

 

[nikorr]

I'm checking out with it as we speak Grand-total with a dvd burner $998 Right on the money!

And if u can stay on the budget, its always the best : )

 

[williamrussellajb]

With my video card... would it be worth it do go SLI? I mostly just play www.swtor.com maybe a little MWF3.. or is that just bragging rights?

 

[nikorr]

Well, if u add another HD 6870, no need to comment : )

 

[williamrussellajb]

I grabbed this just now.
http://www.onewayfurniture.com/osullivan-portofino-workcenter-10770.html

decent desk I think, I hope the keyboard space and mouse space is enough.

 

[williamrussellajb]

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[nikorr]

I grabbed this just now.
http://www.onewayfurniture.com/osullivan-portofino-workcenter-10770.html

decent desk I think, I hope the keyboard space and mouse space is enough.

Looks nice, contemporary and clutter free : )) Simple, but effective design. I like it.
And the price is great!