Want to order this evening.. spec look ok? (SB setup)

OzZie · 14 Feb 2011 at 21:52

Hi all,

Quick mandatory last minute post regarding a new sandy bridge setup.

-Intel Core i7-2600K 3.40GHz
-Asus P8P67
-G.Skill RipJawsX 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C7 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit

I'm planning on using existing PSU (Coolermaster 1000W), DVD-RW, Antec 902 Case, 5830.

What i'm concerned with though is the SATA problems. I am planning on using 2 x Samsung F3 1TB hard drives, along with the DVD-RW. How will the problem affect my usage (if at all)? This is the only thing making me want to wait, but i really need a PC for work (old one died).

Thank you.

Edit: Doh, one other thing. I definitely want to upgrade to 8gb once i get paid in a few weeks. How are SB setups overclocking with all 4 memory banks filled? I remember the i7s had quite a struggle overclocking as well. Is it definitely recommended to get a 2x4GB sticks, or will i be fine just adding in another 2x2gb sticks later on next week?

stulid · 14 Feb 2011 at 21:54

the asus board has plenty of sata3.0 ports that are not affected.

change the ram to

corsair xms3

or

geil value ram.

OzZie · 14 Feb 2011 at 22:18

Cool, so its just the 3gbps ports that are affected, not the 6gbps? And is it all backward compatible? (i.e a HDD that isnt 6gbps?)

Any particular reason for the RAM change? The Gskill seems to be faster in latency speeds, but is it less compatible or harder to get working? I have more faith in Corsair as a brand, but the latencies don't seem amazing for only 1600mhz? I'm no expert at all, so if there is no difference i will save myself the cash!

stulid · 14 Feb 2011 at 22:24

its all compatible.

its only the sata2 ports that are affected.

the ram change is because you may want to add a performance heatsink, the height is a issue, and they are cheap.

chaparral · 14 Feb 2011 at 22:38

OzZie said:
Cool, so its just the 3gbps ports that are affected, not the 6gbps? And is it all backward compatible? (i.e a HDD that isnt 6gbps?)

You can see the asrock statement on this issue here http://www.asrock.com/news/events/201102ex/index.html
Click on the yellow (Click for detail) link at the bottom of the page

Sorry i don't have a link for the asus statement or know if they release one..

OzZie · 14 Feb 2011 at 22:38

Oh bugger yeah that's a point, the noctua d14 needs low profile heatsinks on the RAM. Have amended. Cheers for the link chaparral, have taken a look.

anuraj · 14 Feb 2011 at 22:40

Do what stulid said.

OzZie · 14 Feb 2011 at 22:57

Cheers fellas. Placed an order for the corsair stuff, and instead got the Pro variant of the motherboard.

Old system was a core2duo, so hopefully be quite a bit faster.