Crucial 3GB (3 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR3 CT3KIT12864BA1067

[CrazigXn]

I have a i7 build ready in my newegg cart, and I want to buy cheap ram ($$ wise, not quality). i hear crucial is a good name. so i figure to get the ram

Crucial 3GB (3 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1066 (PC3 8500) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model CT3KIT12864BA1067 - Retail

from new egg and theh upgrade later on when ddr3 prices drop. i will not be overclocking for at least a year and then will once i go my upgrade path.

any opinions on the crucial ram above?

 

[Denithor]

If you're running 32-bit Windows that's probably fine, although most people will tell you to go for at least DDR3-1333 memory.

If running 64-bit OS go for 3x2GB sticks instead.

 

[CrazigXn]

thanks. based on your feedback I upped to corsair xms3 ddr3 1333, but stayted with 3 x 1 gb for cost. I am running 64 bit Vista though. will it still work?

 

[BlueAcolyte]

Yes, but if you had more than 4GB of RAM, Vista-64 would let you use it. So that's just something to keep in mind for upgrades.

 

[exar333]

Originally posted by: Denithor
If you're running 32-bit Windows that's probably fine, although most people will tell you to go for at least DDR3-1333 memory.

If running 64-bit OS go for 3x2GB sticks instead.

+1. If you are getting an i7 build, go for 6GB DDR3.

 

[CrazigXn]

duly noted and that will be one upgrade path once the ram ges cheaper. ou guys know a good PC building guide for i7s? I saw the one forum on the pc building, but itseemed geared towards a specific build

 

[shempf]

Personally I'd go for 2 kits of 2x2GB and save some $$.
Don't understand what/why a guide is needed. PC is PC.
I'm sure google can list plenty of configs.

 

[CrazigXn]

here is what I built this weekend. I used the guides minimally, but only because I read 4 of them during the week. but in the end, it took 8.5 hours (first timer cautions), but it is running. Now going through the benchmarks

Intel i7 920
asus p6t deluxe
WD 6400 aaks 640mb
evga gtx260 216 core superclocked
bfg 800 watt power
3 x 1 gb corsair xmsr3 ddr3 1333
cooler master rc 590 case
acer 22"
samsung 22x dvd burner
2 extra 120mm fans (top vents blowing out of the machine)
Saitek Eclipse Keyboard
Vista 64 bit