$2200.00 Budget..what should I do?

[MiRai]

Video Card: 1x NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 1GB (Includes PhysX Technology)

Is that seriously the video card they're trying to sell you? I think you should probably Google a few benchmarks...

If you change from a GTX 580 to that prepare to be seriously let down. You won't be multiboxing your way out
of a cardboard box with a GT 430.

Another thing that might help you make a decision is that the 6 core sandy bridges will be out within the year. So, you might want to go with the 2500K now, save some money, and then upgrade to the 6 core when it arrives. If you even need to.

Good Luck Lyonheart !

-Grail

As far as I know, 6 core processors will be for LGA 2011, not LGA 1155.

[Grail]

Hi Fenril,

I had the impression on the video card that he was going to supply his own from another machine, and he just had to take something or they wouldn't sell him the rig. So he probably just took the least expensive. Of course, I could be wrong, and it is best you brought up the question.

*edit* Wanting to check on Fenril's concerns, I did a bunch of googling for you right now Lyonheart, and as sad it makes me right now, my hopes for an 1155 are not as well founded as I thought.

If that idea appeals to you at all though Lyonheart, just ask Digital Storm if putting in a new processor a year from now will compromise the warranty.

-Grail

[MiRai]

Hi Fenril,

I had the impression on the video card that he was going to supply his own from another machine, and he just had to take something or they wouldn't sell him the rig. So he probably just took the least expensive. Of course, I could be wrong, and it is best you brought up the question.

You're right he mentions keeping the GTX 480.

Also, I did read 6 core sandy bridges were coming for 1155 and we wouldn't have to wait for Ivy Bridge. However, just right now, I can't quote where I read it.

I would love to read that article.

[Lyonheart]

Thx guys! I am going to go with 2500k OCd for now.. it saves me a chunk of change and will let me do some upgrades in a few weeks faster ( 580GTX 3GB and sell my 480gtx ) and more ram if needed.