New Build - In Progress - Need help

pigeonguyuk said:
out of curosity how much did u pay for the 7970 matrix platinium.

asking as that was the most expensive 7970s on market. maybe worth returning and buying something better/ more value for money depending on how much u paid
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I paid £219.99. From OCUK. It's still in its box...
 
MrDragonfyr said:
Annnnnd im back! Yes im still yet to start my build, yes it's all still in boxes lol... So...

Trying to decide out of 3 sets of RAM which i should get to go with my build... Ideas / feedback always welcome from you guys :)

1) Avexir Core Red Series 16GB 2133MHz Dual Channel
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-056-AR

2) TeamGroup Vulcan RED 16GB 2133MHz Dual Channel
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-038-TG&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=2429

3) HyperX FURY 16GB 1866 MHz CL10
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get the kingston (3) amd systems don't benefit from faster ram. so the cheapest ram will do just fine

ps: linking to the rainforest is a big no-no lol
 
tamzzy said:
get the kingston (3) amd systems don't benefit from faster ram. so the cheapest ram will do just fine

ps: linking to the rainforest is a big no-no lol
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Apparently its better for overclocking... which i might do (probably will). So... if i buy the faster speed ram now, it will save me investing yeat another £100 + in the future?

Also, link fixed ;)
 
not quite. for amd piledriver systems, 1600 is fine. it wont benefit from faster ram like intel haswell systems do.
of course that being said, if they're all the same price (which they nearly are) and if you can afford it, it wouldn't hurt to get faster ram lol
 
tamzzy said:
not quite. for amd piledriver systems, 1600 is fine. it wont benefit from faster ram like intel haswell systems do.
of course that being said, if they're all the same price (which they nearly are) and if you can afford it, it wouldn't hurt to get faster ram lol
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I lol'd!! haha!

Yea, faster ftw! Think il choose the Vulcan ram as the LED ram can't be turned off... apparently? Also... what is the damn height of that RAM? All i can find is 30mm?? Really? With LED's? :/
 
the vulcan are 30mm height, i presume the avexir are slightly more than that due to the lights.
if you're getting a big cooler, go for the vulcan cuz a) it's low profile ram, b) you wouldn't see the lights on the avexir anyway and you don't want something that can potentially interfere with the heatsink/fans. ;p
 
tamzzy said:
the vulcan are 30mm height, i presume the avexir are slightly more than that due to the lights.
if you're getting a big cooler, go for the vulcan cuz a) it's low profile ram, b) you wouldn't see the lights on the avexir anyway and you don't want something that can potentially interfere with the heatsink/fans. ;p
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I have the Noctua NH-D14 Dual Radiator x6. So yea, its clearance sucks. Think il just get the vulcan.

Thanks for your help :)

And for the record, i only need to get a legit OS then im ready to start the build... nearly 1 year on... lol! :/

EDIT: Bought the Vulcan ram :)
 
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gogogo! and no, you can always download a trial copy of windows and use it for 3 months before you need to activate it (or if you don't mind doing a full reinstall every 3 months, just keep using a trial copy!)
 
MrDragonfyr said:
Yea, im just checking the prices for it... they're just as expensive, if not more! LoL! Damn you pigeonguyuk!!!! lol
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they are a great card. i had 2 of them and paid a lot more than £219. Bargin at that price. if was closer to the £250/60 mark you would have bene better getting an R9. But at that price you really cant complain :)
 
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