Hi guys!
I'm planning to upgrade my PC slowly, to the point where the whole computer would be a different PC (almost all the parts would be changed), and i need some help.
First the Memory:
What I had in mind was to buy new ram, since one of the 2GB sticks out of 4GB (2x2GB kit) failed, so I thought i'd put memory to the top of my list.
The motherboard im using now is an ASUS P5P41T/USB3. It supports 1333MHz/1066MHz/800MHz on paper, and the RAM I have in it, is a Kingmax DDR3 1333MHz 2GB stick. The ram I would like to get is two Corsair Vengeance Pro DDR3 2133MHz 8GB sticks. I know its an overkill right now, but here is why.
I will also upgrade my motherboard in the future, one that supports the new RAM obviously, but I don't want to (only if there is no other option) buy older RAMs just to buy new ones, once I have the new motherboard as well. The new motherboard would be an ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION(this could change). I've read on the mighty internets that putting in a faster RAM might result in everything working fine except it will be slower to be compatible with the motherboard, but I also found cases where the PC simply refused to post. Since my current motherboard is a "very old" one I couldn't find any tests or compatibility graphs that would clearly state if the new RAM would work in this Motherboard. Also the shops in my country don't usually take the product back if it doesn't work(unless its a product faliure), so trying it out and returning it is not an option either. Also I know that my current Motherboard doesn't support 16GB of RAM only 8, but until i get the new Motherboard I could still use only one stick (even if thats not as efficient). Can any of you help me out here, or have some tips on what the best solution would be?
Second the Gaming PC build:
I'll post my current and my planned build, I would appreciate feedback on what you think about the new build as well, since this will be the 2nd PC that I build by myself. The main goal would be to build a PC that will last 4-5 years as a High end gaming PC, with a decent performance even past 2-3 years. I know the market is changing so fast it's not quite possible to build a futureproof PC but I would like to get the most out of it for as long as possible, because I may not be able to buy one again for quite some time.
With that in mind please DO correct me if I am wrong, as I am far from being an expert, I just looked up as much stuff as I could, but I appreciate anyones help/tip/suggestion.
Also sorry if I post in the wrong forum, I'm not really a Forum using person, I just read stuff most of the time.
Current PC:
Motherboard: ASUS P5P41T/USB3
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 2.5GHz
RAM: Kingmax DDR3 1333MHz 4GB(2x2GB kit) With one of them being broken. (Couldn't find a link of the exact same product)
Video Card: ASUS GT 440
Planned PC(might change depending on feedback):
Case: Corsair Air 540
PSU: Corsair AX1200i
Motherboard: ASUS Rampage IV Black Edition
CPU: Intel Core i7 3.70GHz 4930K
CPU Cooler: Corsair H110 Or Silver Arrow Extreme
RAM: Corsair Vengeance Pro DDR3 2133MHz 16GB (2x8GB kit)
Video Card: ASUS ROG POSEIDON GTX 780
I'm planning to upgrade my PC slowly, to the point where the whole computer would be a different PC (almost all the parts would be changed), and i need some help.
First the Memory:
What I had in mind was to buy new ram, since one of the 2GB sticks out of 4GB (2x2GB kit) failed, so I thought i'd put memory to the top of my list.
The motherboard im using now is an ASUS P5P41T/USB3. It supports 1333MHz/1066MHz/800MHz on paper, and the RAM I have in it, is a Kingmax DDR3 1333MHz 2GB stick. The ram I would like to get is two Corsair Vengeance Pro DDR3 2133MHz 8GB sticks. I know its an overkill right now, but here is why.
I will also upgrade my motherboard in the future, one that supports the new RAM obviously, but I don't want to (only if there is no other option) buy older RAMs just to buy new ones, once I have the new motherboard as well. The new motherboard would be an ASUS RAMPAGE IV BLACK EDITION(this could change). I've read on the mighty internets that putting in a faster RAM might result in everything working fine except it will be slower to be compatible with the motherboard, but I also found cases where the PC simply refused to post. Since my current motherboard is a "very old" one I couldn't find any tests or compatibility graphs that would clearly state if the new RAM would work in this Motherboard. Also the shops in my country don't usually take the product back if it doesn't work(unless its a product faliure), so trying it out and returning it is not an option either. Also I know that my current Motherboard doesn't support 16GB of RAM only 8, but until i get the new Motherboard I could still use only one stick (even if thats not as efficient). Can any of you help me out here, or have some tips on what the best solution would be?
Second the Gaming PC build:
I'll post my current and my planned build, I would appreciate feedback on what you think about the new build as well, since this will be the 2nd PC that I build by myself. The main goal would be to build a PC that will last 4-5 years as a High end gaming PC, with a decent performance even past 2-3 years. I know the market is changing so fast it's not quite possible to build a futureproof PC but I would like to get the most out of it for as long as possible, because I may not be able to buy one again for quite some time.
With that in mind please DO correct me if I am wrong, as I am far from being an expert, I just looked up as much stuff as I could, but I appreciate anyones help/tip/suggestion.
Also sorry if I post in the wrong forum, I'm not really a Forum using person, I just read stuff most of the time.
Current PC:
Motherboard: ASUS P5P41T/USB3
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 2.5GHz
RAM: Kingmax DDR3 1333MHz 4GB(2x2GB kit) With one of them being broken. (Couldn't find a link of the exact same product)
Video Card: ASUS GT 440
Planned PC(might change depending on feedback):
Case: Corsair Air 540
PSU: Corsair AX1200i
Motherboard: ASUS Rampage IV Black Edition
CPU: Intel Core i7 3.70GHz 4930K
CPU Cooler: Corsair H110 Or Silver Arrow Extreme
RAM: Corsair Vengeance Pro DDR3 2133MHz 16GB (2x8GB kit)
Video Card: ASUS ROG POSEIDON GTX 780
, those included made around 3000$ in my list, but I didn't include them here because they are not must have parts for the build to work. 
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