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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 :blush:

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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 :wub:

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 :)

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