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Memory Questions on new build.

lochsloy
Level 7

‎12-08-2012 10:43 AM - last edited on ‎03-06-2024 06:37 PM by Community Admin

Motherboard:Asus Maximus V Formula/Evga 680i. Cpu:Intel 3570k/q6600. Cooling:CorsairH100i/Cm V8. Case:Cm Haf932 i'm keeping. Video Card:Evga 560ti superclocked keeping for now. Operating system:Windows Vista 64 changing to Windows 7 home premium 64. Hd:Sata 3 seagate 500gb/Sata 2 seagate 250gb. Will change video card to 660ti when funds permit also will invest in Ssd drive.What do you people think so far?I use my computer for gaming mostly then watching movies and surfing the web. Maximus v formula 1600 memory-3570k max memory supported 1600 can i go higher had my heart set on Gskill Trident x 19200 16 gb 2x8.I find memory speeds confusing.This is and will be my second build i am somewhat new to building computers.I will be overclocking the 3570k to 4.2ghz.Any suggestions on my memory or thoughts on my hardware picks as of right now.Almost forgot the power supply 850w Thermaltake Toughpower.I game at 1920x1080.
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Krindor
Level 11

‎12-08-2012 10:52 AM

Either 1600 or 1866 MHz will do for gaming. Unless doing benching there isn't any visible difference between them and going higher. The 3570k is stated to work with 1600, if it doesn't you are able to rma it. Over 1600 the Ram is overclocked and you have no Insurance if the cpu where to be unable to handle it, though you need around 2400 mhz and then it is a slight chance. The Formula supports up to 2800 mhz memory.

Save yourself some money and get a 1600/1866 mhz 2x8 kit.
I have no comment on the rest of the build. It's well thought.
| Chassi: Phantom Fulltower White Edition | Mobo: Maximus V Extreme | CPU: i7 3770k
| Memory: 2x8gb G.Skill Trident X 2400mhz | GPU: PNY Geforce GTX 670 | PSU: NZXT Hale 90 750w
| SSD: Intel 120gb 330 series (OS) | Intel 120gb 330 series (Games n stuff)
| Monitor: LG 29EA93 | Cooling: Custom Loop
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Black4
Level 8

‎12-09-2012 06:46 PM

You're going to love that new build. I moved from the same EVGA 680i and Q6600 processor too and doubled my Novabench scores on stock settings.

For primarily gaming, get the biggest card you can afford. If you've got a 3rd Gen motherboard (Max V) and a 3rd Gen processor (i5-3570K), pair it with a 3rd Gen video card when funds are available to support GPU virtualization and optimize all the graphics resources of your system.

I bought a GTX 560 Ti 448 cores card before I appreciated all this, and now want a 3rd Gen card instead.
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