As it says, finally getting rid of my Phenom II x4 processor for some Intel action.
I need help choosing the processor and mobo.
The processors I'm set on choosing from are either the i5-2500k SB or the i5-3570k IB.
So my first question is about PCIe 3.0. Will the 2500k sandy ever take advantage of this feature, or just the ivy bridge?
I don't foresee my buying another mobo/cpu in the next few years, so will things start using the 3.0 in that time?
If I bought the 3570k IB, I was going to get a GIGABYTE GA-Z77X-UD3H LGA 1155 Intel Z77.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128544&Tpk=GIGABYTE%20GA-Z77X-UD3H%20LGA%201155%20Intel%20Z77
I've had good experiences with Gigabyte so I thought I'd stick with them, and I'd like to keep the cost of the Mobo at or less than $150.
Not much else to say other than I'm open to advice. Would it be worth getting the 3570k for 3.0 later on? If not, should I stick with the z77 for the 2500k, or would you recommend getting a different chipset?
Thanks in advance
EDIT: Also important to note that I will be doing some mild overclocking, nothing too crazy though.