What kind of memory and hard drive should I use????????

WAR10CK · Mar 20, 2010, 11:30 PM

Hey guys I just bought my new motherboard for new rig but I don't what kind of memory and hard drive is the best for my motherboard spec are:http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...7BBTkwCjCECjCE I'm planing to install 4gb of memory and 1 TB hard drive can somebody help me please I will appreciate it.

:confus ed:

DirectorC · Mar 20, 2010, 11:36 PM

A 2x2GB kit of DDR3 1600 and a WD Black or Samsung F3 series HD.

WAR10CK · Mar 20, 2010, 11:38 PM

can you tell me where to buy them link of something

EastCoasthandle · Mar 20, 2010, 11:40 PM

DDR3 1600 CL8 should do you fine. DX3 CL7 is expensive and for practical use really doesn't offer any benefit over CL8. Make sure your motherboard supports it natively. As for a HD the best out there right now are the Western Digital Black Series. Get a 1 TB Black and your's set.

DirectorC · Mar 20, 2010, 11:41 PM

Added and edited the links in my post.

WAR10CK · Mar 20, 2010, 11:44 PM

the will be compatible my the motherboard right

DirectorC · Mar 20, 2010, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WAR10CK

the will be compatible my the motherboard right

Nope, when you plug this stuff in it is going to blow up in your face

WAR10CK · Mar 21, 2010, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DirectorC

Nope, when you plug this stuff in it is going to blow up in your face

I'm serious guys please

DonInKansas · Mar 21, 2010, 12:01 AM

We wouldn't suggest it if it weren't compatible. This isn't 4chan here.

WAR10CK · Mar 21, 2010, 12:09 AM

i'm sorry if I offend you guys but I'm kind of new in this i'm sorry and thanks for help me

jmcslob · Mar 21, 2010, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DirectorC

A 2x2GB kit of DDR3 1600 and a WD Black or Samsung F3 series HD.

Nice price on memory

I really like this HD tho, it's the new Black line up with 64mb of cache 32 per processor NICE
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136544

TheLaughingMan · Mar 21, 2010, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WAR10CK

i'm sorry if I offend you guys but I'm kind of new in this i'm sorry and thanks for help me

You should update your system specs for your profile here.

No one was offended, but the parts you are asking about just don't have any real compatability concerns. Quick lesson to help you since you are new.

In General, if it plugs up, it should work.

RAM: Motherboard (mobo for short) will tell you what memory type to use (such as DDR2 or DDR3). i7, i5, and i3 have a Voltage max on RAM of 1.65V, so make sure the voltage is that or less for Intel i platform. AMD will roll with anything. Brand is only important to you as the user, but the system will not care. Stick with Unbuffered and non-ECC.

HDD: If it plugs up, you are good. Always buy SATA 3.0 Gb/s or the new 6.0 Gb/s (Serial ATA on some sites). The newer the model, the better the tech, the faster it will most likely be. SCSI is mainly for servers, and IDE is old and almost completely dead.

Samsung F: series. The higher the number the faster the drive. F1 < F2 < F3.

Western Digital: Serial number scheme gets complicated, but know this much. Green, power saving, slow speed, usually very high density. Blue, all purpose middle drive, decent speed, decent density, power efficent. Black, fastest drive, eats a little more power than normal, density varies and will cost more per GB.

Hitachi: Stick with the 7k series. They are good drives. Not the best, but reliable, decent speed, very affordable prices.

I hope that helps a clear up some confusion when shopping around.

Mar 20, 2010, 11:30 PM	#1
WAR10CK Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 191 (0.16/day) Thanks: 20 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts System Specs	What kind of memory and hard drive should I use???????? Hey guys I just bought my new motherboard for new rig but I don't what kind of memory and hard drive is the best for my motherboard spec are:http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...7BBTkwCjCECjCE I'm planing to install 4gb of memory and 1 TB hard drive can somebody help me please I will appreciate it.:confus ed:

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Motherboard:	MSI 785GM-E51
Cooling:	Xigmatek HDT RS1283 Red Scorpion 120mm CPU Cooler
Memory:	A-DATA Gaming Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800
Video Card:	Sapphire 100283L Radeon HD 5770 (Juniper XT) 1GB
Hard Disk:	WESTERN DIGITAL WD1001FALS Caviar Black 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB cache SATA 3.0Gb
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System Name:	Fuck ICE
Processor:	Phenom II X4 B55 @4ghz 1.4250V
Motherboard:	MSI 785GM-E51
Cooling:	Xigmatek HDT RS1283 Red Scorpion 120mm CPU Cooler
Memory:	A-DATA Gaming Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800
Video Card:	Sapphire 100283L Radeon HD 5770 (Juniper XT) 1GB
Hard Disk:	WESTERN DIGITAL WD1001FALS Caviar Black 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB cache SATA 3.0Gb
Optical Drive:	SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD+R 8X
CRT/LCD Model:	Acer P215H 21.5
Case:	Cooler Master HAF 922 Mid tower
Sound Card:	onboard one
PSU:	BFG Tech GS-550 550W ATX12V V2.2
Software:	Windows XP SP3,Windows Vista Ultimate 32 Bits,Windows 7 Ultimate 64
Benchmarks:	Who cares It runs like a Monster

Mar 20, 2010, 11:40 PM	#4
EastCoasthandle Eligible for custom title Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 6,244 (2.11/day) Thanks: 382 Thanked 1,526 Times in 865 Posts System Specs	DDR3 1600 CL8 should do you fine. DX3 CL7 is expensive and for practical use really doesn't offer any benefit over CL8. Make sure your motherboard supports it natively. As for a HD the best out there right now are the Western Digital Black Series. Get a 1 TB Black and your's set. __________________ Windows 7 Club!, Online Gaming Lag and You GPU/CPU Water Cooling Club, Q9650 OC'd vs 2600K Stock PC Air Cooling Club, Game Performance Tips

Mar 20, 2010, 11:36 PM	#2
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Mar 20, 2010, 11:38 PM	#3
WAR10CK Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 191 (0.16/day) Thanks: 20 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts System Specs	can you tell me where to buy them link of something

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Mar 20, 2010, 11:41 PM	#5
DirectorC Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Florizy Posts: 1,597 (1.23/day) Thanks: 90 Thanked 269 Times in 248 Posts System Specs	Added and edited the links in my post.

Mar 20, 2010, 11:44 PM	#6
WAR10CK Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 191 (0.16/day) Thanks: 20 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts System Specs	the will be compatible my the motherboard right

Mar 21, 2010, 12:01 AM	#9
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Mar 21, 2010, 12:09 AM	#10
WAR10CK Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 191 (0.16/day) Thanks: 20 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts System Specs	i'm sorry if I offend you guys but I'm kind of new in this i'm sorry and thanks for help me

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Cooling:	Xigmatek Gaia/Scythe Katana 3
Memory:	G.Skill Ripjaws Z Unknown still tweaking/Kingston 2x4gb DDR3 1600
Video Card:	6950 unlocked/ Sapphire HD4830 512mb 575/700
Hard Disk:	2 Sandisk Extreme SSD in RAID0/2 WD BLACK 500GB 500AALS in raid0
Optical Drive:	Lite on Blu Ray/ same
CRT/LCD Model:	24" LCD 1920x1080/22" LCD 168x1050
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