Help me choose memory for i7 setup

[johnstac]

So far, I have:

i720 CPU
EVGA 132-CK-NF79-A1 Motherboard

Next, I want to get some great memory for the board. Probably 6 GB, which is crazy to say since when building my last computer, 2GB was "a lot". In addition if you can confirm that when using 6 GB, I will have to use Vista? I have been a diehard for XP but from what I understand, I have to upgrade to use this much memory. Is Vista what most people run now?

Thanks in advance for the advice.

 

[o1die]

The board you listed is socket 775, not core i7. You can use either 2 or 4 sticks of ddr3 with that board. If you change boards to core i7, superbiz has 3 x 2gb of supertalent ddr3 d3-1600 for $94.13, which is the best deal I've seen for 6 gigs.

 

[johnstac]

I quoted the wrong board. I am going with the only board that EVGA is currently making for the i7. Supertalent? Sorry, but i have never heard of them. Performance to me is way more important then price. Any other suggestions?

 

[o1die]

Supertalent makes good memory; the memory I quoted you on is rated up to 1600 (overclocked), and has a lifetime warranty.

 

[johnstac]

I tried to google Superbiz but didn't find them. Could you please PM me with their site? Thank you.

 

[o1die]

Ewiz is their old name. I used it with yahoo.

 

[fullmetall]

The Corsair has a really good set of ram DDR3 1600.. 3(2x2gb) on newegg.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145224


and yes Vista 64 bit is a must no questions asked until Windows 7 comes out.

Running the i7 core is going to need a hella good upgrade for many things. make sure u have a good cpu cooler like the dark knight S1283 XIGMATEK Cooler or the regular S1283 and a big enough case.