space in the unit??

need a pc · 26 Aug 2011 at 13:19

Hi,

If I have the following set up will I have space in the unit for this ....

Crucial Ballistix Sport 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C10 1600MHz Triple Channel Kit (BL3KIT51264BA160A)

or will I have to limit myself to this?......

Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C10 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (BL2KIT51264BA160A)

1 x Intel Core i5-2300 2.80GHz (Sandybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor - Retail £142.99
1 x Microsoft Windows 7 Bundle - Home Premium 64 Bit £68.40
1 x MSI H61M-P23 Intel H61 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard **B3 REVISION** £44.99
1 x Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C10 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (BL2KIT51264BA160A) £43.19
1 x Cooler Master Elite 334 Midi Case - Black £30.98
1 x Lepa N-Series 400W Power Supply £25.98
1 x LiteOn IHAS124-19 24x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM £16.99

Thanks.

Lemin · 26 Aug 2011 at 13:25

That mobo has only 2 ram slots, so 2x4 is best.
also Triple Channel Kit is for socket 1366

need a pc · 26 Aug 2011 at 13:27

Bit new to this and the lingo!.... is there one with 3 ram slots so I can get more for my money?
The 12GB and 8GB are the same price at the mo so it seems stupid not to take advantage of it.

Cheers.

Lemin · 26 Aug 2011 at 13:28

Get this cpu...

Intel Core i5-2500 3.30GHz (Sandybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor - Retail [BX80623I52500]
This Week Only Offer
was £161.99 inc VAT
£149.99 inc VAT

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-361-IN&groupid=701&catid=6&subcat=1275

need a pc · 26 Aug 2011 at 13:35

So if I get the spec with the CPU you said (which is obviously better) can I fit the 12GB in instead?

Lemin · 26 Aug 2011 at 13:35

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/productlist.php?groupid=701&catid=5&subid=1692&sortby=priceAsc

all triple channel, then youd need one of these cpus

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/productlist.php?groupid=701&catid=6&subid=1272&sortby=priceAsc

need a pc · 26 Aug 2011 at 13:39

Wow that's quite a jump in price! Maybe I'll just stick to the dual channel and go for the better CPU on offer.

Cheers.

Lemin · 26 Aug 2011 at 13:40

Yep just change the cpu like i said & youll be sweet as.

need a pc · 26 Aug 2011 at 13:44

Thanks, Much appreciated.

Lemin · 26 Aug 2011 at 13:49

Hope your Windows 7 Bundle has a hdd.

need a pc · 26 Aug 2011 at 14:59

I have just placed the order and been told that one item is out of stock and should choose another.

LiteOn IHAS124-19 24x DVDąRW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM 1 £14.16

Any suggestions.

Erm....not sure about hdd!

Lemin · 26 Aug 2011 at 22:02

Sorry im now drunk, but almost any dvd-rw is ok....

Samsung SH-S222AB/BEBE 22x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM [SH-S223C/BEBE]
£16.99 inc VAT
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CD-099-SA&groupid=701&catid=10&subcat=951

A hdd, is a hard drivie, & i know you need one,,,,,,,,

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-081-SA&groupid=701&catid=14&subcat=940

topdog@OC · 27 Aug 2011 at 11:17

Do you really need >8GB for the machine?

That system will gain nothing from going from dual channel to triple channel even if you swapped mobos and cpu to make it possible (same goes for just about any system btw, not knocking yours).