Anandtech Pc Buyers Guide - Sum 2011

[R31Nismoid]

Very timely this came out actually given my recent motivation to build a new PC

Mid Range Buyers Guide

Oage 4 I disagree with the statement of the 2700k and 2600k RE: overclocking. It would appear the 2700k does indeed clock a bit better so each to their own on. I'll still a 2700k and push it to see where it'll end up.

I'll probably get a different SSD & PSU as well to their suggestions but they are good if someone is looking to build with a max budget.

I think I'll bite the bullet and get a GTX580 as well

[Madaz]

hmmm a bit of reading there looking good thought

[SoFreshSoClean]

Oage 4 I disagree with the statement of the 2700k and 2600k RE: overclocking. It would appear the 2700k does indeed clock a bit better so each to their own on. I'll still a 2700k and push it to see where it'll end up.

Key word is reliably. People might follow his advice and then get upset when it doesn't deliver. In saying that, I agree in that I'd be choosing a 2700K if I was in the same boat.

Myself.. I'm interested to see what Ivy Bridge offers

Why didn't they give the 2600K a proper graphics card though? It's like building a forged RB26 and putting stock turbos back on haha

Good choice on the 580

[oweban]

I just wanna see reviews that DON'T take overclocking into account. have no interest of doing so, and some hardware gets reduction in scores/recommendations because it doesn't overclock well. MEH.

[R31Nismoid]

Well even at stock speeds the 2600k is a very very good choice.

[Madaz]

i have a 2600k its awesome clocks to 4.5ghz on the factory cooler at about 60deg on load