QUOTE(coolkwc @ Mar 6 2014, 09:47 AM)
Hi, can someone recommend me the below component?
I still stay in Core2 ancient era, i din follow up much since i7 until the new Haswell architecture now. Now i'm still read article from various hardware site.
Purpose of rig: Mainly for editing photo (photoshop, lightroom, which stretch my OC 3.3Ghz QX6850 to its knee), HD video playback (using SVP manager to increase frame rate from 24/30Hz video into 75Hz framerate in real time, make my current proc scream)
Budget: RM3-3.5k for few components below, OC oriented.
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CPU: Target i7 3570k or i7 4770k (Which one is overclocking friendly??)
From what i know, Haswell integrate VR into proc, which makes the proc run very hot under load when OC. However Ivy-B employ lousier TIM between spreader and die which make it equally ugly too when under load. Anyway, Ivy-B is around 300++ cheaper than Haswell.
Mobo: I really have no idea for the mobo. After LGA 775, the socket types start to deviate untill i can't catch up. But for Ivy-B, i have to opt for 60 and 70 series chipset, and the choice is very less nowadays.
For Haswell, alot of choice on Z87 chipset, which also make me very headache. I need a midrange mobo that can OC my proc resonable. I dun need those extra features such as those onboard creative sound card, just a rock solid midrange mobo that can OC my proc reasonably. Budget target around 600-700. Better if cheaper.
RAM:
OK, from what i know last time we mess with FSB, so we can fine tune memory clock. The architecture now is set by ratio/multiplier, so up one step, we will need a memory with higher stock frequency. So memory is crucial in OC. Am i right? Any recommendation? I don need top performance RAM with lowest latency, just need a RAM that could keep up with my OC'ed proc. Minimum capacity is 8GB, as lightroom and mozilla open at the same time can consume me up to 6GB of RAM. I turn off virtual memory all the time.
Water cooling:
My rig now also using custom water cooling (7.5 years ago), however the CPU block leaking yesterday, thats why today i'm asking new system here. Anyway, i will still go to water cooling system, any recommendation? I have pump and radiator, if i just change CPU block is it possible? How about brand new water cooler system? Any recommendation? Budget 500-600.
GPU:
Using 6870 now, will remained this card in my new rig, seldom gaming.
HDD:
1TB HDD, 128GB SSD, will remained as well and no plan to buy additional one.
PSU:
Silverstone Strider Essential 500W, no plan to upgrade, hopefully can cope with new system with reasonable OC.
Please give your valuable input. Thanks in advance.
I would suggest something like this:
Intel Core i7-4770K - RM1050
Asrock Extreme4 Motherboard - RM619
Kingston HyperX 1866/CL9 8GB - Rm420
And you're reusing your GPU, HDD, SSD and PSU yes?
As for cooling, get rid of your old WC loop and just get the Swiftech H220 for RM489. Easier to maintain, efficient and powerful. If you want a proper custom set it'll be at least be RM800-900 now. Don't ever get the Armegeddon kits. Those are rebranded XSPC 750 kits with horrible pump and tubing.
But if you want to change your CPU block alone, you can get the EKWB Supremacy Nickel from APES for RM280+ or the Koolance 380I from niclasteoh at RM296. Was actually gonna get the 380I before I settled on the Aquacomputer Cuplex Kryos Delrin.
But since we are still on budget here you can get something like the XSPC RayStorm D5 AX240 WaterCooling Kit.
This post has been edited by Chew Yongxian: Mar 6 2014, 09:58 PM 
Jan 31 2014, 12:51 PM
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