Alright, trying to decide on what type of RAM I should get for my i7 920 build. It seems the longer I wait the harder it gets to pull the trigger. I originally had the Gigabyte UD4P motherboard and G.Skill RAM, but NewEgg took away the free shipping and upped the price $5. I know it doesn't seem like much of a difference, but the overall look and feel of what I had in the cart settled with me. During the time I was trying to decide on which graphics card to get between a nVidia GTX275 and ATI HD4890 ( and between the FTW vs Toxic cards).
I've decided, unless persuaded otherwise, to go with the EVGA nVidia GeForce GTX275 FTW card ( and then add another one later, b/c of the rebates). Now, after the RAM issue got spoiled I decided to take another look at motherboards (and RAM) and this only kind of made things worse. I went back and forth between the UD5,UD4P, MSI X58 Eclipse ( and Plus version), but I think the Gigabyte UD4P or UD5 -- will be just fine. I do not think I will need more then 2 or 3 cards, and maybe by the time I do - it will be time for a motherboard upgrade.
The only real differences I can see between the UD4/5 is the "4" has only a single built-in NIC and (2) less SATA connections, correct? Now, I've pondered the idea of upgrading to a dedicated RAID card in the future - which I think will make a visible difference. Now to the real question.....
I've got three choices of RAM and need to help. I know there are several multi-multi hundred dollar RAM kits, but they do not seem to be cost effective. This will be my first build that will include gaming and I will only attempt to do "modest" overclocking (3.2-3.6Ghz range).
and the candidates are:
G.SKILL 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) - F3-12800CL8TU-6GBPI
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231247
OCZ Gold 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) - OCZ3G1600LV6GK
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227365
OCZ Platinum 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) - OCZ3P1600LV6GK
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227381
Now, I think I have heard some good things about the OCZ Platinum series and based on comparisons they seem to be better than the Gold series. So would the OCZ Platinum and G.Skill RAM be comparative and similar? Does anyone have any better choices?
Thanks!!
I've decided, unless persuaded otherwise, to go with the EVGA nVidia GeForce GTX275 FTW card ( and then add another one later, b/c of the rebates). Now, after the RAM issue got spoiled I decided to take another look at motherboards (and RAM) and this only kind of made things worse. I went back and forth between the UD5,UD4P, MSI X58 Eclipse ( and Plus version), but I think the Gigabyte UD4P or UD5 -- will be just fine. I do not think I will need more then 2 or 3 cards, and maybe by the time I do - it will be time for a motherboard upgrade.
The only real differences I can see between the UD4/5 is the "4" has only a single built-in NIC and (2) less SATA connections, correct? Now, I've pondered the idea of upgrading to a dedicated RAID card in the future - which I think will make a visible difference. Now to the real question.....
I've got three choices of RAM and need to help. I know there are several multi-multi hundred dollar RAM kits, but they do not seem to be cost effective. This will be my first build that will include gaming and I will only attempt to do "modest" overclocking (3.2-3.6Ghz range).
and the candidates are:
G.SKILL 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) - F3-12800CL8TU-6GBPI
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231247
OCZ Gold 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) - OCZ3G1600LV6GK
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227365
OCZ Platinum 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) - OCZ3P1600LV6GK
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227381
Now, I think I have heard some good things about the OCZ Platinum series and based on comparisons they seem to be better than the Gold series. So would the OCZ Platinum and G.Skill RAM be comparative and similar? Does anyone have any better choices?
Thanks!!