Hi all
So... I've been thinking about a little modification on my machine. When I've bought it I made a small mistake, buying a locked CPU. Now, I want more speed to convert mkv and I'm stuck at the i5 2400 + 400Mhz... Well, I will be building a small office machine for my girlfriend's sister so I'm thinking about ditching this one and buy something like a 2500K or 3570K. I have 4x2Gb of RAM from my own that will also move to this new PC, as I might pull the trigger to 16Gb of RAM. I also have a Corsair Force F60 (SATA2) that can be used on this new machine, as the Intel Stock Cooler.
Now, for now the new machine will be used only for internet browsing, word, excel, etc... Light stuff. Later on, she will be using AUTOCAD, as she is graduating in Architecture. Later, at that time, if necessary I'll add a dedicated GPU. I'm not familiar with CAD system requirements, is a professional GPU needed to work with it? If so, how much for a card like that?
For now the integrated HD2000 its enough. I will be buying something like a B75 motherboard, they're cheap. Add in a Case, PSU, DVD Burner and Wifi Card and we are all set.
Now, as for my own machine, I intend to overclock. Between 2500K or 3570K, what do you suggest? My MSI P67GD65 supports Ivy Bridge with a BIOS update.
Money is tight gentleman
Thanks for any suggestions
*Edit
Also advise me in a small CASE+PSU for this. The MB will be MicroATX, I would like to buy a small case with PSU included, but unbranded PSU's makes me the chills