i7 time, couple quick questions :)

[coolamasta]

Right have decided I need to jump on the i7 train especially hearing that Intel might be pulling the lower spec i7's when the i5's come out!

Im going for the 920 D0 Stepping (SLBEJ) as its supposed to be a good overclocker.

What I need now is a good motherboard for overclocking but one that isnt silly expensive, was thinking along the lines of the Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R?

Im an Nvidia person so a crossfire board is not relivent but then im not really bothered about it being Sli capable either lol.

Also im not sure about the Ram spped, I will be going for 6gb (3 x 2gb) but not sure what speed I need to go for?

I really would like to get the 920 upto the 3.8-4ghz region so I assume I will need faster ram just not sure which speed? 12800, 14400 or 16000?!

Any advice much appreciated

 

[HendrixFan]

You wont need faster RAM because you can use the RAM divider while you overclock. Use the money saved for a better cooler or some other component where you will see better gains. I spent a long time laboring over which x58 board to get, and ultimately I decided that I needed a board that had 6 RAM slots for future upgradability. I figured I was dropping that much money, I didnt want a new board or to have to get rid of my current RAM sticks to have more than 6GB of RAM.

What are you going to be doing with this computer? I picked up a SSD drive with my build, and it is deserving of all the hype.

 

[imported_Shaq]

If you only want 3.8-4.0 that is 21x180-190. Ram choices are 190x6= 1140 190x8= 1520 190x10= 1900. You can buy OCZ and that will do 1520 or 1900 and is on sale for about $80 for 6GB at the Egg. The 10 multiplier will take longer to configure though, 8 won't be too bad.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820227417
These will do 1900 or higher. $94 AR free shippping

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820227388
These will do 1520 and higher. $86 AR free shipping

 

[arkcom]

I grabbed an open-box GA-EX58-UD3R for $129 shipped (go through google to get $10 off) http://www.mwave.com/mwave/sku....asp?scriteria=Cb25889
and 6gb ddr-1866 for $40 after $80 in mir :shocked:. http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/...0031&prodlist=celebros

Should be good enough me. (not really diggin the baby blue though)