New i7 Spec help

Helfire · 9 Apr 2009 at 12:29

Hi looking for a new rig based on he i7 920. Looking to overclock to 4Ghz on air at the min.

Looking for a good MB and around 6-12GB fast memory. Ive got a thermalright 120 i can use of my old setup and a good case and PSU.

Any suggestions on good MB and memory combo. price not realy an isue but not silly money.

Thanks

KingZeddy · 11 Apr 2009 at 00:01

review of some mobos to consider http://enthusiast.hardocp.com/article.html?art=MTYwMiw1LCxoZW50aHVzaWFzdA==

Helfire · 11 Apr 2009 at 18:05

Thanks for that, looks like the gigabyte extreame for me at the min with the 920. Just to decide on ram now, looks like il go for a 6 gb kit. Did OC stop doing thermalright colllers now.?

explicit4u · 11 Apr 2009 at 18:34

i would have gone with ASUS rampage II Extreme and some Corsair RAM, since your going with the Gigabyte, how much are you willing to spend on RAM?

KingZeddy · 11 Apr 2009 at 22:08

Did OC stop doing thermalright colllers now.?

Seems so.......the noctua ones seem to be getting a lot of good reviews in the forums

Helfire · 13 Apr 2009 at 00:14

probs around 250 ish for mem, not final chosen board yet so can change.

Nick1881 · 14 Apr 2009 at 13:08

Get the Gigabyte UD5, its the same as the Extreme with a little less cooling but much better price, a bargain on TWO atm.

95thrifles · 14 Apr 2009 at 13:12

mr_x_plosion said:
Get the Gigabyte UD5, its the same as the Extreme with a little less cooling but much better price, a bargain on TWO atm.

+1

Helfire · 15 Apr 2009 at 17:21

Ok slowly narrowing my spec down to this, can anyone see any major isues or changes they maight make, it all comes in at around £1200.

Antec 1200 case
Gigabyte EX58 Extreame
i7 920 D0 stepping
Corsair XMS3 6GB (1600Mhz C8)
BFG GTX 260 maxcore
Samsung SM2692HM 26" Screen

Rest of the bits are from my current rig.

Any suggestions would be most greatfull before i give my card a good workout.

95thrifles · 15 Apr 2009 at 17:26

the gfx card and screen are a little mismatched tbh, Id be tempted to get the 24" screen and better gfx, 275/285, on a 26" screen a 260 might struggle with some of the very latest games

Helfire · 15 Apr 2009 at 18:37

Realy like the 26" screen as running 20" now. I supose i could always add another 260 at a later date for sli if needed. Thanks for your suggestion.

OVC · 15 Apr 2009 at 23:26

explicit4u said:
i would have gone with ASUS rampage II Extreme and some Corsair RAM, since your going with the Gigabyte, how much are you willing to spend on RAM?

I agree this is the board I would have gone for, being a Rampage owner myself, it great for overclocking. I think £150 - £180+ for memory on an i7 build us justified.