Simple gaming upgrade - looking for feedback!

HicRic · 13 May 2011 at 23:03

Looking for a (reasonably) cheap & cheerful boost to my gaming rig. I'm currently using an AMD x2 5600+ and I don't think it cuts the mustard any more! Lots of more recent games run badly even with their settings turned down really low, and I'm fed up. :mad:

I also have 4 gig ram and an ATI 5700 graphics card. I think it's my CPU that's the issue but perhaps I'm wrong! I used to be really 'into' PC parts but it's been a while, so yell at me if my choices are bad.

I've looked around and this feels like a good price/perf upgrade for me:

Product Name Qty Price Line Total
OcUK Motherboard Bundle - Intel Core i5 2500K & Asus P8P67 Intel P67 Mainboard **B3 Revision** OcUK Motherboard Bundle - Intel Core i5 2500K & Asus P8P67 Intel P67 Mainboard **B3 Revision** £249.41
(£207.84) £249.41
(£207.84)
Corsair XMS3 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (CMX4GX3M2A1600C9) Corsair XMS3 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (CMX4GX3M2A1600C9) £35.99
(£29.99) £35.99
(£29.99)

Big thanks if you can validate this or point me in the right direction!

stulid · 13 May 2011 at 23:05

Not really going to get any cheaper than that.

Although there have been a few complaints about ASUS P67 boards, so a cheap MSI maybe better,

Your basketProduct Name Qty Price Line Total
Intel Core i5-2500K 3.30GHz (Sandybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor with FREE Operation Flashpoint Red River Game £155.99
(£129.99) £155.99
(£129.99)
MSI P67A-C45 Intel P67 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard - (Sandybridge) ** B3 REVISION ** £99.98
(£83.32) £99.98
(£83.32)
Corsair XMS3 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (CMX4GX3M2A1600C9) £35.99
(£29.99) £35.99
(£29.99)
Sub Total : £243.30
Shipping cost assumes delivery to UK Mainland with:
DPD Next Day Parcel
(This can be changed during checkout) Shipping : £9.50
VAT is being charged at 20.00% VAT : £50.56
Total : £303.36

Free delivery = £291.96

Or this MSI board if you want SLI/Crossfire option - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-170-MS

AshenShugar1873 · 13 May 2011 at 23:39

Just ordered the exact same 3 components as in post 1. Think most of the problems have been with the deluxe/pro p8p67 boards. Remember the standard Asus doesn't support full crossfire/sli. Not a problem if you prefer 1 graphics card like me.

hybrid572 · 14 May 2011 at 07:24

Pretty sure AS is right- the P8P67 and P8P67-M are still generally regarded as reliable by most people.

HicRic · 14 May 2011 at 10:42

Great, thanks guys.

I'll compare the mobos anyway to see if I prefer the feature set.

sk82jack · 14 May 2011 at 10:53

Sandybridge Motherboard Comparison

For £10 more with the option of CF/SLI you could get the MSI P67A-GD53. Just another option

hybrid572 · 14 May 2011 at 10:55

If your graphics card is a 5770, CF may be an idea, as they're just a little underpowered at 1900x, and the extra boost will help.

If it's a 5750 however, chuck it in the bin and get a 5850.

Selachi · 14 May 2011 at 11:03

I think that bundle is great value - can't wait to get my hands on a 2500k, I'd go for it.

stulid · 14 May 2011 at 11:07

sk82jack said:
For £10 more with the option of CF/SLI you could get the MSI P67A-GD53. Just another option

Already pointed out in my first post

sk82jack · 14 May 2011 at 11:12

stulid said:
Already pointed out in my first post

Ah so it is! How did I miss that lol

HicRic · 14 May 2011 at 15:21

Just pulled the trigger on the sandybridge/MSI mobo combo. Come on tuesday!

Love the free shipping from my forum account too. I'll have to come back and post the outcome soon!

stulid · 14 May 2011 at 15:26

cool.