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Help with system Build X99 Rive black from x58 Xeon setup (cooler/layout question)

DPOverLord

Golden Member
Hey guys need help with my build I'm buying tomorrow. In particular cooling situation, ram, cpu / what I'm missing.

Coming from my Xeon x5660 at 4.67ghz on a gigabyte x58a-ud5 Rev 2. I'm heading to microcenter to buy the main parts.

-Air cooler (see below used a ultra 120 exteme)
-Ram (use G.skill ddr3 wanted to buy the same brand at 2666)
-5930k ($499 vs $899 5960x)

Rest stays same (sig)
Tri sli titans / G2 1300 / thermaltake ultra 120 extreme plus 10 fans /2 Samsung pro 840 raid 0(512gbx2) / 3 WD Red 4tb / 1 3tb Seagate barracuda

Going to X99 tom. and I don't think I can use my 4/5 year old Thermaltake ultra 120 extreme.... Is it possible? Or is there a better air cooler? Or is there an adjustment I need to buy?

What is the best cooler for my new x99 setup for overclocking? I want air, never heard good things about the AIO air/water. Prefer a massive heatsink Lots of fans with my case. I'd in my signature. Here are pics of my system:

http://m.imgur.com/a/j4rt4I

Thanks as I'm buying it tom. and will make the order for the G.Skill ddr4 memory but what g.skill works best with this motherboard / what should I get at microcenter. I want to cap my user for 32gb at around 400ish to me that's really steep.

Proc does not seem to make a big difference b/w x vs k.

Motherboard I'm in good hands


Please give me your input! Thanks so much I'll def be O/C and am lost with x99
 
Keeping the TRUE and getting a new bracket is definitely an option, though it will start to limit your OC. You can also upgrade to a more powerful cooler like the Noctua NH-D14 for $80.
 
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