Updating my config (need advices)

Solomon · Oct 14, 2012, 10:07 PM

Hello everybody! I'm new here

I'm upgrading my config and would like your opinions/advices on the components I have chosen (especially on compatibility of RAM).

My old (current) config:
CPU: Pentium Dual Core E5400 @2.7GHz,
Motherboard: Asus P5QPL-VM EPU, RAM: DDR2, 2x2gb corsair 400mhz,
GPU: My gpu is better than the rest: Sapphire HD5850, and I think I'll keep it

My new (future) config:
CPU: Intel Core i7 3770K (3.5GHz)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V PRO
RAM: I'd like to have 32Gb, at least 1866Mhz (or 2133Mhz)...But I'm confused with all that dual/quad channels, I don't know if I should take 2x16gb or a 32gb kit and things like that..Any suggestions/advices are appreciated.

Thank you in advance!
Solomon.

(excuse me for my bad English)

jgunning · Oct 14, 2012, 10:31 PM

Why do you do that would use 32gb of ram..?
Like the rest of the build, pretty solid.Perhaps an ssd..?

ooiman92 · Oct 14, 2012, 10:42 PM

what are you using your PC for? If you're not encoding videos or editing photos, you should probably get a 3570k

and this memory kit looks pretty good to me if you can find it: Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRA...

i don't think there are 16gb dimms either, so that's probably your best bet. if you need more, add another set later.

I agree w/ jgunning about the SSD, I just purchased one and I wonder how I've ever lived without one lol.

idk about motherboard, don't look at those very much.

ALMOSTunseen · Oct 15, 2012, 01:00 AM

If you want to keep the 5850, and what it to last for longer, you could just get a second one and SLI it. Otherwise get a GTX 570 or 580. Or if you want to stay with ATI, a 7950, or 7970. 32GB is much more then needed. Just get 2 8GB sticks. You just get a 3570k, but I always like to go for the i7, as it just gives you that extra speedboost with hyperthreading, and it will increase your re-sale.

Solomon · Oct 15, 2012, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jgunning

Why do you do that would use 32gb of ram..?
Like the rest of the build, pretty solid.Perhaps an ssd..?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ooiman92

what are you using your PC for? If you're not encoding videos or editing photos, you should probably get a 3570k

and this memory kit looks pretty good to me if you can find it: Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRA...

i don't think there are 16gb dimms either, so that's probably your best bet. if you need more, add another set later.

I agree w/ jgunning about the SSD, I just purchased one and I wonder how I've ever lived without one lol.

idk about motherboard, don't look at those very much.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ALMOSTunseen

If you want to keep the 5850, and what it to last for longer, you could just get a second one and SLI it. Otherwise get a GTX 570 or 580. Or if you want to stay with ATI, a 7950, or 7970. 32GB is much more then needed. Just get 2 8GB sticks. You just get a 3570k, but I always like to go for the i7, as it just gives you that extra speedboost with hyperthreading, and it will increase your re-sale.

Thank you guys for your answers!
- I'm studying graphic design and I use a programs that need a lot of memory, like cinema4d, 3ds max, adobe products (photoshop, after effects) etc..And if I can I'll use it for a RAM disk..
- I would like to buy a SSD and a professionnal GPU but I'll have to wait a few months ><
- Can I take 2 perfectly identical kits of 16gb? Will it be compatible and run normally with a maximum of it's capacities?

Thank you

Millennium · Oct 15, 2012, 06:48 PM

yes you can use 2 identical 16gb kits but check your mobo QVL list just to be safe (probably won't matter).

Also have you thought about Z68? I would also agree to buy 3570k + an SSD with your savings.
+1 on ramdisk even my tiny one is awesome.

ALMOSTunseen · Oct 15, 2012, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solomon

Thank you guys for your answers!
- I'm studying graphic design and I use a programs that need a lot of memory, like cinema4d, 3ds max, adobe products (photoshop, after effects) etc..And if I can I'll use it for a RAM disk..
- I would like to buy a SSD and a professionnal GPU but I'll have to wait a few months ><
- Can I take 2 perfectly identical kits of 16gb? Will it be compatible and run normally with a maximum of it's capacities?

Thank you

Should be fine with the RAM kits.
If you're mainly doing graphics design. I would recommend a Nvidia Quadro Card. PNY seems to do the best.
http://www3.pny.com/category_buymult...ategory_ID=365

Solomon · Oct 15, 2012, 09:27 PM

Guys, really thank you very much for your replies, it was very helpful!

I will keep you updated

Solomon

ALMOSTunseen · Oct 15, 2012, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solomon

Guys, really thank you very much for your replies, it was very helpful!

I will keep you updated

Solomon

Now that I know what you're using the computer for, you should definitely get the i7. As the Hyperthreading will make a big difference when rendering things.

Widjaja · Oct 15, 2012, 11:00 PM

Hopefully you have windows 7 Pro or Ultimate as well due to Home Premium's 16Gb limitation.

ooiman92 · Oct 15, 2012, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Widjaja

Hopefully you have windows 7 Pro or Ultimate as well due to Home Premium's 16Gb limitation.

Yeah, I forgot about that, make sure you get the right version of Windows.

ALMOSTunseen · Oct 15, 2012, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ooiman92

Yeah, I forgot about that, make sure you get the right version of Windows.

Didn't know home premium had a 16 gig limit. Well, you learn something new every day.

tacosRcool · Oct 16, 2012, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ALMOSTunseen

If you want to keep the 5850, and what it to last for longer, you could just get a second one and SLI it. Otherwise get a GTX 570 or 580. Or if you want to stay with ATI, a 7950, or 7970. 32GB is much more then needed. Just get 2 8GB sticks. You just get a 3570k, but I always like to go for the i7, as it just gives you that extra speedboost with hyperthreading, and it will increase your re-sale.

Don't you mean Crossfire those ATI Radeon HD 5850???

Quote:

Originally Posted by ALMOSTunseen

Didn't know home premium had a 16 gig limit. Well, you learn something new every day.

Professional and Ultimate have 192 GB limit for RAM

Jetster · Oct 16, 2012, 02:32 AM

If your going to buy all 4 stick at one time you might as well get a 4 X kit

ALMOSTunseen · Oct 16, 2012, 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tacosRcool

Don't you mean Crossfire those ATI Radeon HD 5850???

Professional and Ultimate have 192 GB limit for RAM

Yeah sorry, was a bit tired

. I also meant to say 670 or 680 instead of 570 or 580

tacosRcool · Oct 16, 2012, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ALMOSTunseen

Yeah sorry, was a bit tired

. I also meant to say 670 or 680 instead of 570 or 580

It happens to all of us

Oct 14, 2012, 10:07 PM	#1
Solomon Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Belgium Posts: 3 (0.01/day) Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Updating my config (need advices) Hello everybody! I'm new here I'm upgrading my config and would like your opinions/advices on the components I have chosen (especially on compatibility of RAM). My old (current) config: CPU: Pentium Dual Core E5400 @2.7GHz, Motherboard: Asus P5QPL-VM EPU, RAM: DDR2, 2x2gb corsair 400mhz, GPU: My gpu is better than the rest: Sapphire HD5850, and I think I'll keep it My new (future) config: CPU: Intel Core i7 3770K (3.5GHz) Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V PRO RAM: I'd like to have 32Gb, at least 1866Mhz (or 2133Mhz)...But I'm confused with all that dual/quad channels, I don't know if I should take 2x16gb or a 32gb kit and things like that..Any suggestions/advices are appreciated. Thank you in advance! Solomon. (excuse me for my bad English)

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Cooling:	Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo,4x120mm Corsair Fans
Memory:	Corsair Vengeance 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 9-9-9-24 1600mhz
Video Card:	Sapphire ATI HD 7870XT Edition 2GB 256-bit DDR5
Hard Disk:	128GB OCZ Vertex 4 SSD (OS),64GB Kingston SSD (PF),WD Green 2TB x2(storage),
Optical Drive:	LG
CRT/LCD Model:	LG 24" LED
Case:	Obsidian 550D Black Mid-Tower
PSU:	FSP 700W
Software:	Windows 7 Pro x64

Oct 14, 2012, 10:42 PM	#3
ooiman92 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 43 (0.03/day) Thanks: 148 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts System Specs	what are you using your PC for? If you're not encoding videos or editing photos, you should probably get a 3570k and this memory kit looks pretty good to me if you can find it: Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRA... i don't think there are 16gb dimms either, so that's probably your best bet. if you need more, add another set later. I agree w/ jgunning about the SSD, I just purchased one and I wonder how I've ever lived without one lol. idk about motherboard, don't look at those very much. Last edited by ooiman92; Oct 14, 2012 at 10:44 PM. Reason: more suggestions

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Oct 14, 2012, 10:31 PM	#2
jgunning Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 303 (0.87/day) Thanks: 377 Thanked 77 Times in 56 Posts System Specs	Why do you do that would use 32gb of ram..? Like the rest of the build, pretty solid.Perhaps an ssd..?

Oct 15, 2012, 01:00 AM	#4
ALMOSTunseen Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sydney,Australia Posts: 682 (2.41/day) Thanks: 249 Thanked 283 Times in 196 Posts System Specs	If you want to keep the 5850, and what it to last for longer, you could just get a second one and SLI it. Otherwise get a GTX 570 or 580. Or if you want to stay with ATI, a 7950, or 7970. 32GB is much more then needed. Just get 2 8GB sticks. You just get a 3570k, but I always like to go for the i7, as it just gives you that extra speedboost with hyperthreading, and it will increase your re-sale.

Oct 15, 2012, 06:48 PM	#6
Millennium Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 405 (0.14/day) Thanks: 289 Thanked 77 Times in 72 Posts System Specs	yes you can use 2 identical 16gb kits but check your mobo QVL list just to be safe (probably won't matter). Also have you thought about Z68? I would also agree to buy 3570k + an SSD with your savings. +1 on ramdisk even my tiny one is awesome. __________________ Heatware (new)

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Oct 15, 2012, 09:27 PM	#8
Solomon Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Belgium Posts: 3 (0.01/day) Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Guys, really thank you very much for your replies, it was very helpful! I will keep you updated Solomon

Oct 15, 2012, 11:00 PM	#10
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Oct 16, 2012, 02:32 AM	#14
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