Sweet. Thanks for the advice Janus67 and ATMINSIDE.
I had read up just a tiny bit on the two different audio codecs. Apparently the audio quality is effected by the mb design/manufacturer as much as by the actually audio codec so you can't just say "ALC1150 is better than ALC892" because it might not be if the mb is poorly designed. I suppose since I'm dealing with the same manufacture (and nearly even model of mb) chances are the 1150 will be quite a bit better in this instance.
I just came across this
http://cdn.overclock.net/0/07/071b2d45_1.png It doesn't list the extreme3. I was hoping to compare but oh well. I'll just pull the trigger and get the 4. Before I do that though! Silicon Lottery used an Asus Maximus VII Formula to get to 4.8ghz on the 4790k. The advantages of the Formula seem to be: it is digital and has 2 more phases. The advantage of the Extreme4 seems to be: is it has a doubler.
Do you think the Extreme4 will be able to get me to 4.8ghz? Even if it can't I guess it's worth getting regardless because it's so much cheaper? $120 vs $293
Regarding the PSU I'm currently using an older Cooler Master 1k watt PSU. It only has an 80+ efficiency rating but I think it will still be overkill for this build and isn't going to add that much more to my electric bill compared to an 80+ gold? Is there another reason I should be considering a new PSU ATMINSIDE? Lol, initially typed "PSU ATM" but didn't want people thinking I meant "at the moment" =P.
Just thought "PSU almost definitely has to do with how well you can overclock." Thought it would be a good idea to link my current PSU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171022 I realize it has more than a single 12v rail and there are plenty of people out there who swear that's horrible. I've spent a little time reading up and hearing both sides of the coin. This PSU has served me well for years so far. =P Still, let me know if you still think I should buy a new one and what specifically you're looking at in saying so please.
