2012-01-27, 03:38 PM
Yeah, if he can wait Ivy is around the corner. If not, for video production a 2600k is the way to go.
He could benefit from the extra RAM, but the voltages on the mushkin aren't really within the recommended range for Sandy Bridge processors.
I would go with http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6820233203 if you were set on the 16 GB. 8 is future proof enough, but if you do a LOT of editing and such, 16 GB will help. The CAS timings are also lower, but real benefit is negligible.
He could benefit from the extra RAM, but the voltages on the mushkin aren't really within the recommended range for Sandy Bridge processors.
I would go with http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6820233203 if you were set on the 16 GB. 8 is future proof enough, but if you do a LOT of editing and such, 16 GB will help. The CAS timings are also lower, but real benefit is negligible.