Hi guys,
As you know, my old skool pre-Dell Alienware went ka-put before xmas and I have been using an even older geriatric Win XP box. its time to get a new one.
As ive got amazon vouchers in my account, I want to get the majority of stuff from there (as well as keeping it as cheap as possible).
I dont need it to be super powerful, use the regular stuff, play some games on Steam, basically the stuff i did on the Alienware.
So far I have chosen:
Intel Core i3 3220 Dual Core CPU ( 3.30GHz, Socket 1155, 3MB Cache, Ivy Bridge, 55W, Intel HD Graphics 2500, Advanced Vector Extensions): Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories
with:
Gigabyte XKT-1155 Z68AP-D3 Motherboard (Rev 1.0): Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories
What do you guys think?
Is there a beter mobo I should get?
I will be using the Alienware case (it can take any motherboard).
Shoul I continue to use the watercooler in the case, or can this processor run fine without it?
As you know, my old skool pre-Dell Alienware went ka-put before xmas and I have been using an even older geriatric Win XP box. its time to get a new one.
As ive got amazon vouchers in my account, I want to get the majority of stuff from there (as well as keeping it as cheap as possible).
I dont need it to be super powerful, use the regular stuff, play some games on Steam, basically the stuff i did on the Alienware.
So far I have chosen:
Intel Core i3 3220 Dual Core CPU ( 3.30GHz, Socket 1155, 3MB Cache, Ivy Bridge, 55W, Intel HD Graphics 2500, Advanced Vector Extensions): Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories
with:
Gigabyte XKT-1155 Z68AP-D3 Motherboard (Rev 1.0): Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories
What do you guys think?
Is there a beter mobo I should get?
I will be using the Alienware case (it can take any motherboard).
Shoul I continue to use the watercooler in the case, or can this processor run fine without it?