Updating my config (need advices)

Solomon · Oct 14, 2012

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

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

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

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

response

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

ooiman92 said:
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 said:
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

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

Solomon said:
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_buymulti.aspx?Category_ID=365

Solomon · Oct 15, 2012

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

I will keep you updated

Solomon

ALMOSTunseen · Oct 15, 2012

Solomon said:
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 16, 2012

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

ooiman92 · Oct 16, 2012

Widjaja said:
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 16, 2012

ooiman92 said:
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. :ohwell:

tacosRcool · Oct 16, 2012

ALMOSTunseen said:
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???

ALMOSTunseen said:
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

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

ALMOSTunseen · Oct 16, 2012

tacosRcool said:
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

ALMOSTunseen said:
Yeah sorry, was a bit tired . I also meant to say 670 or 680 instead of 570 or 580

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Updating my config (need advices)

Solomon

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jgunning

ooiman92

ALMOSTunseen

Solomon

New Member

Millennium

ALMOSTunseen

Solomon

New Member

ALMOSTunseen

Widjaja

ooiman92

ALMOSTunseen

tacosRcool

Jetster

ALMOSTunseen

tacosRcool

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