I plan to simply changing out the MoBo, CPU, and memory keeping the balance of my present build.
I am thinking of:
MoBo - ASUS Sabertooth X58
CPU - i7-950 [3.06MHz]
RAM - Corsair TR3X6G1333C9 [3x2GB]
Making the memory choice is where I'm bogging down.
I've used Kingston [Samsung] and Crucial value quality RAM in my prior builds with good results.
I'm thinking of a higher quality Corsair RAM for this one, Corsair TR3X6G1333C9 [3x2GB]
I'm running Win7 x64 on 4x Seagate Barracuda 1TB HDDs in a combination of RAID0 & RAID1.
I'm keeping my 2x ASUS EAH4350 Silent setup as CrossfireX.
This may seem foolish to some.
But, I've lost 3 video cards due to on-board fan failure in the last 5 years.
I no longer trust any video card that is fan cooled!!!
I'm presently running an Antec NeoHE500 power supply.
I may up grade it to another Antec in the 600 to 650 watt range.
But, the present power supply is doing a fine job with no signs of overloading.
I do mostly graphics [PSCS5], some video [which may expand in the future to Adobe Premiere], and very little low intensity gaming.
I will probably play with OCing a small amount [3.3GHz max].
From my present understanding of DDR3 RAM, going faster than DDR3 - 1333 will be a waste of money.
The difference between CAS9 and CAS7 memory will not be noticeable.
In my present build [ASUS P6T Deluxe V2; i7-920; and Crucial 3x2GB], 6GB of RAM seems to be enough for my needs.
If more is needed, it can be added later.
Is there anything that can be picked apart or added to the foregoing?
I am thinking of:
MoBo - ASUS Sabertooth X58
CPU - i7-950 [3.06MHz]
RAM - Corsair TR3X6G1333C9 [3x2GB]
Making the memory choice is where I'm bogging down.
I've used Kingston [Samsung] and Crucial value quality RAM in my prior builds with good results.
I'm thinking of a higher quality Corsair RAM for this one, Corsair TR3X6G1333C9 [3x2GB]
I'm running Win7 x64 on 4x Seagate Barracuda 1TB HDDs in a combination of RAID0 & RAID1.
I'm keeping my 2x ASUS EAH4350 Silent setup as CrossfireX.
This may seem foolish to some.
But, I've lost 3 video cards due to on-board fan failure in the last 5 years.
I no longer trust any video card that is fan cooled!!!
I'm presently running an Antec NeoHE500 power supply.
I may up grade it to another Antec in the 600 to 650 watt range.
But, the present power supply is doing a fine job with no signs of overloading.
I do mostly graphics [PSCS5], some video [which may expand in the future to Adobe Premiere], and very little low intensity gaming.
I will probably play with OCing a small amount [3.3GHz max].
From my present understanding of DDR3 RAM, going faster than DDR3 - 1333 will be a waste of money.
The difference between CAS9 and CAS7 memory will not be noticeable.
In my present build [ASUS P6T Deluxe V2; i7-920; and Crucial 3x2GB], 6GB of RAM seems to be enough for my needs.
If more is needed, it can be added later.
Is there anything that can be picked apart or added to the foregoing?