Hi guys,
I'm building a new system with the following components:
Motherboard: Asus Maximus Hero VI
CPU: Core i7 4770K
Graphics card: EVGA 780Ti (overclocked)
Memory: can't decide. G.Skill TridentX 4x4GB 2400MHz@CL10 or 2666MHz@CL11
SSD: Samsung Evo 840 Pro 512GB
I have a couple of questions I was hoping you guys could help with:
- I may do CPU overclocking, but do not intend to do any WC'in at this time. Do I need a better than stock cooler? If so, which one would be the best? I'm looking for good cooler quality/performance and good airflow setup. Which would you recommend?
- For memory, do you think it's worth going for 2666MHz instead of 2400MHz? CL kind of dillutes the effect of frequency increase. Is G.Skill good or you'd recommend someone else, like Corsair (they have similar memory, with similar performance).
- Will there be any problems sticking in 4 modules at those high frequencies (2400 or 2666) into the MB or it should take them without any problems?
So, my main concerns here are about cooling, compatibility and memory performance.
Will appreciate any insight you could provide
I'm building a new system with the following components:
Motherboard: Asus Maximus Hero VI
CPU: Core i7 4770K
Graphics card: EVGA 780Ti (overclocked)
Memory: can't decide. G.Skill TridentX 4x4GB 2400MHz@CL10 or 2666MHz@CL11
SSD: Samsung Evo 840 Pro 512GB
I have a couple of questions I was hoping you guys could help with:
- I may do CPU overclocking, but do not intend to do any WC'in at this time. Do I need a better than stock cooler? If so, which one would be the best? I'm looking for good cooler quality/performance and good airflow setup. Which would you recommend?
- For memory, do you think it's worth going for 2666MHz instead of 2400MHz? CL kind of dillutes the effect of frequency increase. Is G.Skill good or you'd recommend someone else, like Corsair (they have similar memory, with similar performance).
- Will there be any problems sticking in 4 modules at those high frequencies (2400 or 2666) into the MB or it should take them without any problems?
So, my main concerns here are about cooling, compatibility and memory performance.
Will appreciate any insight you could provide