Tom's Hardware: Topic [Solved] i5 memory recommendations
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Since the i5 recently came out and I'm still choosing what to build I decided to do an i5 setup. Obviously I will be using the i5 as a CPU.
The motherboard I've chosen is the Asus P7PP5D Deluxe http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813131400 and have narrowed my memory options to two 4GB selections, both being Mushkin made.
First running at 1600: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820226076
Secondly running at 2000: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820226074
My real question is weather or not I should go with higher bandwidth or lower latency timings?
Thanks 
Message edited by RIOTinYOURcity on 09-10-2009 at 04:43:21 AM
gkay09
why, gaming of coarse 
I was thinking about an i7 920 for a few weeks but I won't be using it to its full potential. I will never use 3+ VGAs or really need the triple channel memory since I mostly will just use the PC for gaming, surfing, and a few image edits here and there. I'm not a huge multitasker so I opted for the new i5. Maybe, if I really want an i7 I'll get the i7 860. Just not sure if the extra $100 will be used. I will probably be satisfied with a i5 for my needs since I'm generally using it for gaming and surfing.
I haven't really committed to any 1156 motherboard at the moment. I picked the Asus Deluxe for now high price reference. I will probably get a cheaper board unless the Deluxe proves to be worth it. Thanks for the Gigabyte link, I'll look into it.
Message edited by RIOTinYOURcity on 09-10-2009 at 04:17:00 PM
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