i74770k - Maximus VI Hero - RipjawsX

[Jan Bernard Payumo]

I was thinking of using the i74770k, Maximus VI hero and RipjawsX together. Is there any incompatibility issues? If none, up to what speed can i safely overclock my processor and Ram speeds? I'm not entirely sure how these stuff work so i need some help. I saw in the i7's specs that it supports 1600mhz. Does that mean i can't go any higher? Does it mean buying faster ram or OC'ing the ripjawsx is pointless? Also, if i'd ever overclock my processor, what cooler would you suggest me to use?

EDIT: I have decided to use the i7-4770 instead. That means no overclocking. And i am now considering using G.Skill sniper ram. Which would be better specifically in my build? I would love it if i can at least OC the ram to 1866, or even 2133mhz!

And do you have any good suggestions for gaming MoBo's but is somewhat also long lasting? I have no experience with the Fatality or the G1 sniper. The VI hero looks pretty good and solid but if i could get a better MoBo with a little less price.. that would be great

 

[Karsten75]

Overclocking RAM has very little effect on overall systems performance. I recall seeing some benchmarks a few months back. SO you may as well save the money on faster clock speed RAM and look for the best (CL-speed) RAM at the specified level if you are not going to overclock.

I personally prefer the ASRock Extreme4 or Extreme6 range of motherboards. If you are not going to overclock, look at buying one tier lower Intel Chipset that does not have the overclock support, since you're not going to use it. For the Ivy Brigde range, that would be the H87 chipset based motherboards.