Core i7 2600k 3.4ghz supports dfi x58 t3eh6?

[theeldest]

Originally Posted by yuri221

Thank you but I don't think I'll be upgrading my memory any time soon.
But can someone explain to me this freakin anamoly?
I connect the noctua c14 to my old 920 earlier today and after turning on the computer the processor fried! The cooler was connected properly and the fans were working as soon as I pressed the power button, but the CPU just fried instantly.

What kind of thermal paste did you use? and how much?

[Aquinus]

Originally Posted by theeldest

Your old x58 system used Tri Channel memory (3 or 6 memory sticks). Your new system support up to Quad-Channel memory (4 or 8 memory sticks).

SB-E supports running in triple-channel mode. Mixing types of sticks will make it next to impossible for XMP to work properly though. I would just run the triple channel until he really needs to upgrade, in that case he should get an entire set.

I'm running these: G.SKILL Ripjaws Z Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DD...

[theeldest]

Originally Posted by Aquinus

SB-E supports running in triple-channel mode.

Did not know that. That's pretty neat.

[NdMk2o1o]

Originally Posted by Aquinus

Do you want a /real/ mid high-end chip? IVB/SB are all mainstream chips, Intel's enthusiast line-up (SB-E,) starts at the 3820, which is basically a juiced up 2700k with all the bells and whistles X79 has to offer. It starts at 300 USD last I checked NewEgg. Do you really need a 3820 or faster? That depends, you haven't told us what you're going to be using this computer for.

I'm always an advocate for SB-E, the 3820 really is a great CPU for the price, you're just paying a little more for the X79 platform (skt2011) which I'm sure will be twice as worth it when IVB-E comes out next year.

2600k is high end SB-E is enthusiast. Lower model SB chips, i3 non-k i5 could be considered mainstream.

[Aquinus]

Originally Posted by NdMk2o1o

2600k is high end SB-E is enthusiast.

First of all, the 2600k says right on it "Sandy Bridge" not "Sandy Bridge-E". Second of all, 1155 is Intel's current mainstream lineup. You can say all you want but an enthusiast CPU does not have an iGPU either. You can refer to it as "high-end" but in the end it's just a "high end mainstream" cpu and even using the term high-end is pushing it imho. Honestly, mainstream performance model is a more accurate term because SB-E is really Intel's high end offering.

[NdMk2o1o]

Originally Posted by Aquinus

First of all, the 2600k says right on it "Sandy Bridge" not "Sandy Bridge-E". Second of all, 1155 if Intel's current mainstream lineup. You can say all you want but an enthusiast CPU does not have an iGPU...

I never called 2600k SB-E?? I said it's high end, which it is. SB-E is enthusiast which you no comprende?

Ninja edit me huh?

Originally Posted by Aquinus

First of all, the 2600k says right on it "Sandy Bridge" not "Sandy Bridge-E". Second of all, 1155 if Intel's current mainstream lineup. You can say all you want but an enthusiast CPU does not have an iGPU either. You can refer to it as "high-end" but in the end it's just a "high end mainstream" cpu and even using the term high-end is pushing it imho. Honestly, mainstream performance model is a more accurate term because SB-E is really Intel's high end offering.

Sorry are you Intel's marketing dept? No I don't think you are. Regardless of how you want to dress it up simply because of the price/perf the 2600k is a high end CPU. High end mainstream?? get a grip honestly. Who say's a high end CPU cannpt have a bloody IGP, sounds like you're making it up as you go along to me. 1155 SB 4C/8T chips are high end. 4C/4T mainstream and 2C/4T, 2C/2T are entry level. Anything underneath ie Pentium is entry level. SB-E is enthusiast. Dunno why your spitting your dummy out, I am saying SB-E is above the high end 2600K HENCE the enthusiast part.

1155 single core budget
1155 i3 2c/2t entry level
1155 i5 mainstream
1155 i7 high end

2011 all enthusiast.

Learn to read properly before slating someone when you have got the facts wrong!

[yuri221]

Originally Posted by theeldest

What kind of thermal paste did you use? and how much?

I used the mx-3 and not a lot.

[Aquinus]

Originally Posted by NdMk2o1o

Sorry are you Intel's marketing dept? No I don't think you are. Regardless of how you want to dress it up simply because of the price/perf the 2600k is a high end CPU.

Neither are you? I'm talking about the platform, not individual CPUs. You need to chill out a bit and actually read what I said.

Originally Posted by Aquinus

1155 is Intel's current mainstream lineup.