Hello to all. This is my first post so please be gentle/patient with me. I have built my first (full build) PC and have done about as much future-proofing as possible with a limited budget (oxymoron, I know). As you can see from specs below memory is a weak point. But for $139 after rebate I cant knock the XMS memory. My question is this. Has anyone had much experience with the newer x58 motherboards in regards to memory? Mine is a Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD5. They are rated at 2100+ memory speeds. Seems to be so new that Gigabyte doesnt have much newer memory listed on thier compatability chart. In fact most of it seems to be carried over from other models because some is'nt even available anymore. I am looking to get high end over-clocking type memory with the thought of running under max speeds at tighter timings. Then as the system approaches obsolescence I may be able to push it a little harder and/or swap to another motherboard and/or 6 core processor setup? At first I was specifically looking at XMP certified stuff until I saw the $200 a stick pricing on the Dominator GT stuff! Now I have succumbed to the fact I will have to reley on good old fashioned trial and error over-clock methods. No biggy. The issue I seem to be having though is almost all manufacturers fastest sticks come in dual channel kits for the p55 stuff. Can I just purchase two 4 gb kits to achieve an 8 gb quad channel setup (which is what the motherboard manual states- dimm 1-2-3 and 5 for four sticks in triple channel mode)? Two kits have my attention so far. First choice is - G.SKILL PIS DDR3 2400 (PC3 19200) Model # F3-19200CL9D-4GBPIS. Price is decent at 2 x $240= $480. The second choice is - G.SKILL PIS DDR3 2200 (PC3 17600) Model # F3-17600CL7D-4GBPIS 2 x $180 = $360. Curiously second kit comes as quad channel kit with fan for $380. Why wouldnt I just buy two smaller dual channel kits for $20 bucks less and end up with an extra fan to boot? The research on these two models is solid and convincing with huge over-clock potential. I am air cooled for now but plan on going to custom water cooled setup later this year. The point is to over build this setup to gain a little extra lifespan before upgrading becomes necassary or prudent. I know a good way to achieve this is by over-specing parts initially. Any and all respectful input is appreciated. Thanks in advance guys, Greg
Configuration:
Corsair Obsidian 800D Case
Corsair HX 1000 PSU
Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD5 MB
I7-920 w/ Corsair H-50 Cooler
Corsair XMS-1600 6gb Memory (Will return due to low over-clocking potential)
XFX Radeon HD 5850 (Cypress Pro) 1GB Black Edition
Adaptec 5805 Raid Card
3 x Vertex 30 GB Raid 0 (Primary)
4 x Seagate 500 GB Raid 0 (Storage)
Buffalo USB 3.0 1 TB External Drive (Backup)
Configuration:
Corsair Obsidian 800D Case
Corsair HX 1000 PSU
Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD5 MB
I7-920 w/ Corsair H-50 Cooler
Corsair XMS-1600 6gb Memory (Will return due to low over-clocking potential)
XFX Radeon HD 5850 (Cypress Pro) 1GB Black Edition
Adaptec 5805 Raid Card
3 x Vertex 30 GB Raid 0 (Primary)
4 x Seagate 500 GB Raid 0 (Storage)
Buffalo USB 3.0 1 TB External Drive (Backup)
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