Will this do?

[Bollwerk]

Keep in mind that the i7-2600 has a LOCKED multiplier. If you want to overclock (which only takes pushing one button on the board you picked), you need the i7-2600K (or i5-2500K).

Also, if you're only going to be gaming, the i5-2500K is a better deal than the i7-2600K, as hyperthreading doesn't seem to help with gaming (and may in fact make things slightly slower).

[Lyonheart]

Keep in mind that the i7-2600 has a LOCKED multiplier. If you want to overclock (which only takes pushing one button on the board you picked), you need the i7-2600K (or i5-2500K).

Also, if you're only going to be gaming, the i5-2500K is a better deal than the i7-2600K, as hyperthreading doesn't seem to help with gaming (and may in fact make things slightly slower).

Thats the only difference? HT? from i5 and i7? ( as far as gaming )

edit: nm.. Google ftw..

[Grail]

HI,
Just wanted to mention MicroCenter has a deal right now for the 2500K and the motherboard you mentioned for a very nice price. $300.00

I am considering that myself.
I have looked into that board and its big brothers and have to say it looks like a winner. Also, with MicroCenter you should be able to purchase a 2 year replacement warranty on the motherboard for 20 dollars. Now, if you are no where close to a MicroCenter... I am not sure how that would work.

Just thought i would pass it along, Basically you are getting the 2500K for $180 and the motherboard for $120.
With the warranty thrown in, i believe it is worth considering.

-Grail

p.s.- I do not work for MicroCenter

[MiRai]

http://www.inet.se/kundvagn/visa/477282/2011-05-28

It's in swedish yea but you should be able to see the info you need about every component.

Now, if you are no where close to a MicroCenter... I am not sure how that would work.

While it sounds like the 2500K/Motherboard combo might be a nice deal, there are no Micro Centers in Sweden.