I need help finishing off my parts list.

[admilitaryman]

Ok.. so ive update this list...Im still unsure on 2 parts the cpu cooler(especially since i want to oc this thing)and the case. Ive heard the akasa nero is one of the best for the i7's. I dont really know what to look for in a case. I do like the antec 900 but im not sure if i need the full tower(antec 1200) or the mid(900). On top of that when i add a cpu cooler will the width be a factor for my case? I have an old ide dvd drivand oe im going to use for now for cost reasons too. Any suggestions on any of this or anything im missing let me know please

ASUS Rampage II Extreme LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Model #:Rampage II Extreme
Item #:N82E16813131352
Return Policy:Limited Replacement Only Return Policy
In Stock
Mail in Rebate Card13-131-352

$359.99 $359.99
^i love this mobo sound great

XFX HD-585A-ZNFC Radeon HD 5850 (Cypress Pro) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video ... - Retail
Model #:HD-585A-ZNFC
Item #:N82E16814150442
Return Policy:VGA Replacement Only Return Policy
Out Of Stock

ETA: 11/2/2009 11:28:00 AM
Auto notify Auto-Notify14-150-442

$289.99 $289.99
^same with this card..im very excited about it

CORSAIR CMPSU-850TX 850W ATX12V 2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply - Retail
Model #:CMPSU-850TX
Item #:N82E16817139009
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock
Mail in Rebate Card17-139-009

$159.99 -$30.00 Instant $129.99
^looked at the HX but im not even sure what modular means and ive heard thats the only difference..plus this price is much nicer for my pocket


Intel Core i7-920 Bloomfield 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80601920 - Retail
Model #:BX80601920
Item #:N82E16819115202
Return Policy:CPU Replacement Only Return Policy
In Stock

$288.99 $288.99
^ive heard this thing can oc real well to 4ghz? -thats my goal if thats the case if not i'll settle a lower 24/7 oc
.
OCZ Platinum 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Low Voltage Desktop Memory Model OCZ3P1600LV6GK - Retail
Model #:OCZ3P1600LV6GK
Item #:N82E16820227381
Return Policy:Memory Standard Return Policy
In Stock
Mail in Rebate Card20-227-381

$173.99 -$10.00 Instant $163.99
^the reviews i read on this were decent oc ability and some said best pc3 12800 for the value out right now

Western Digital Caviar Green WD6400AACS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Model #:WD6400AACS
Item #:N82E16822136298
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock

$59.99 -$10.00 Instant $49.99
^good deal on this right now so i chose it for that reason, i was also thinking of the samsung HD that niklas posted but im not sure the difference between the two.
Subtotal: $1,282.94

 

[thewightknight]

Well, I'm gonna keep suggesting this to people, so: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.273732 .
Aside from that, the lower Corsair memory should be fine, and the Corsair power supply should be excellent. That's all I can offer, except that I think that motherboard is an insane choice.

 

[Niklas_13]

how about this ?




SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-S223B - OEM
Item #: N82E16827151187
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
Protect Your Investment (expand for options)

$30.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151187



CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power ... - Retail
Item #: N82E16817139006
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
Protect Your Investment (expand for options)

-$70.00 Instant
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
$179.99
$109.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006



Tuniq TX-2 Cooling Thermal Compound - Retail
Item #: N82E16835154003
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$2.00 Instant $6.99
$4.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835154003




COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
Item #: N82E16811119137
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Item #: N82E16822136319
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$15.00 Instant
-$45.00 Combo $159.98
$99.98 http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.273732




ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Item #: N82E16813131365
Return Policy: Limited Replacement Only Return Policy
Protect Your Investment (expand for options)
OCZ Gold 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Low Voltage Desktop Memory Model OCZ3G1600LV6GK - Retail
Item #: N82E16820227365
Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy
-$10.00 Instant
-$30.00 Combo
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
$431.98
$391.98 http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.277522




Intel Core i7-920 Bloomfield 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80601920 - Retail
Item #: N82E16819115202
Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy
XIGMATEK Intel Core i7 compatible Dark Knight-S1283V 120mm Long Life Bearing CPU Cooler - Retail
Item #: N82E16835233029
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
Protect Your Investment (expand for options)

-$10.00 Combo $333.97
$323.97 http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.235111
1
Nippon Labs Premium 1M (3.28 ft.) SATA Cable with 2 right Angle Connectors for SATA I and SATA II Hard Drive Model SATA-1RR - Retail
Item #: N82E16812816033
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$6.49 Saving $6.49
$0.00
Subtotal: $961.90 + 399.99 HD 5870 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002PK14SU

1361

Might need a cable http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812706003 For the 8 pin from PSU to MOBO

You did not post a rez on your monitor, But the HD 5870 fit in the budget

If you dont like that case go with this HDD http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152181 and pick a case you like, this HDD is a little bit faster then the other but both should do well.

Other cases to pick from would be Antec 900 or 1200 CM 922 or 932 all have good air flow

And TY for your service to are country GOD Bless

 

[admilitaryman]

Wow thank you for such an in-depth answer. I was thinking of going with the p6t deluxe but i have heard that the rampage 2 is amazing, very o/c able, and i was hoping to build a pc i could upgrade in the future with SLI and/or CroffFireX. The other choices you have I do like. What should i look for in cases for proper cooling? and if i decided to run CrossFireX, will i need more than a 750w power supply? i was actually looking at the 850W tx by Corsair.

Oh and thank you for your support of our military

I was thinking more like this now that you've shed some light on my project.


SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-S223B - OEM
Item #: N82E16827151187
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$30.99


CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power ... - Retail
Item #: N82E16817139006
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

-$70.00 Instant
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate Card17-139-006

$179.99
$109.99



Tuniq TX-2 Cooling Thermal Compound

Tuniq TX-2 Cooling Thermal Compound - Retail
Item #: N82E16835154003
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

-$2.00 Instant


$6.99


ASUS Rampage II Extreme LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Item #: N82E16813131352
Return Policy: Limited Replacement Only Return Policy


$30.00 Mail-in Rebate Card13-131-352

$359.99


COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
Item #: N82E16811119137
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

*

Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Item #: N82E16822136319
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

-$15.00 Instant
-$45.00 Combo


$159.98
$99.98


Intel Core i7-920 Bloomfield 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80601920 - Retail
Item #: N82E16819115202
Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy

*

OCZ Gold 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Low Voltage Desktop Memory Model OCZ3G1600LV6GK - Retail
Item #: N82E16820227365
Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy



I Dont know much about OCZ ram and its oc ability or quality but i think i'll like it. Also, does anyone have a recommendation on the brand of the HD 5850? I was looking at sapphire. And I will spend a little over what i wanted IF the upgraded mobo and other components are worth it, especially future upgrades.

 

[astrodudepsu]

Niklas_13's build is great. Taking advantage of the good combos on Newegg atm. 750W corsair will more than suffice, even if you do crossfire down the road.

Good luck out there.

 

[Guest]

This is the build I did in March 2009. I was dissatisfied with the Sapphire 4870 & returned it for a MSI N285GTX-T2D1G-OC GeForce GTX 285 1GB 512-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail @ $334.99 Item #: N82E16814127403. I am very satisfied with the MSI video card. I also returned the Noctua NH-U12P CPU cooler and installed water cooling. The case door could not be used with the cooler installed (and it's a BIG case). Contact me if you want the details on my water cooling,(I ordered parts and built it myself). I run the rig OC'ed to 3.6 GHz which allows the Dram to be at 1443 @ 7,8,7,20 latency's. The CPU, QPI & Dram voltages are 1.312, 1.337 & 1.59 respectively. At idle the CPU temp is 38 C at full load under Prime 95 it is 50 C (as taken from Asus's External LCD Poster). As you can see the machine could be pushed harder, but for 24/7 use I am below any voltage danger points and the machine runs well below the 80 C recommended max. I expect this build to last a good long time.

The case is expansive with lots of room to upgrade and still have great airflow. It's a cool looking case and even had a fun surprise feature in the off/on switch. I am very happy with the Rampage motherboard, mushkin ram & the Western Digital 'BLACK' hard drives. I enjoy the illuminated keyboard. The Cooler Master 1250 W PSU will take care of any future power requirements I have. I used an IDE DVD burner because that leaves a SATA connector free for future devices and SATA burners don't burn better or faster. My monitor was previously purchased, it is a Hannspree (Newegg calls them HannsG) 28" (1920x1200).




09-04-22 New i7 comp

Qty. Image Product Description Unit Price Savings Total Price
1 COOLER MASTER COSMOS S RC-1100-KKN1-GP Black Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail
Model #:RC-1100-KKN1-GP
Item #:N82E16811119150
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock $199.99 $199.99


1 ASUS Rampage II Extreme LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Model #:Rampage II Extreme
Item #:N82E16813131352
Return Policy:Limited Replacement Only Return Policy
In Stock
Mail in Rebate Card
$359.99 $359.99



1 SAPPHIRE Vapor-X Radeon HD 4870 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
Model #:100268L
Item #:N82E16814102826
Out Of Stock
I returned this



1 COOLER MASTER Real Power Pro RS-C50-EMBA-D2 1250W ATX Form Factor 12V V2.3 / SSI standard EPS 12V V2.92 SLI Ready CrossFire ... - Retail
Model #:RS-C50-EMBA-D2
Item #:N82E16817171029
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock
$279.99 -$30.00 Instant $249.99



1 Intel Core i7-920 Bloomfield 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80601920 - Retail
Model #:BX80601920
Item #:N82E16819115202
Return Policy:CPU Replacement Only Return Policy
In Stock
$288.99 $288.99



1 Mushkin Enhanced Blackline 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model ... - Retail
Model #:998679
Item #:N82E16820226030
Return Policy:Memory Standard Return Policy
In Stock
Mail in Rebate
$164.99 $164.99



2 Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drives -Bare Drive
Model #:WD1001FALS
Item #:N82E16822136284
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock
$109.99 Used for data drives. Mirrored and then I mapped My Doc's, Ghost image, etc to it. $219.98



1 Western Digital Caviar Black WD5001AALS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Model #:WD5001AALS
Item #:N82E16822136320
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock
$69.99 I use this as my C drive $69.99



1 Logitech G11 Gaming Keyboard - Retail
Model #:967929-0403
Item #:N82E16823126009
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock
$63.99 $63.99



1 Logitech MX518 8 Buttons 1 x Wheel USB Wired Optical Gaming-Grade Mouse - Retail
Model #:931352-0403
Item #:N82E16826104178
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock
$39.99 $39.99



2 SAMSUNG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner Black IDE Model SH-S222L LightScribe Support - OEM
Model #:SH-S222L
Item #:N82E16827151176
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
Out Of Stock
Auto-Notify
$30.99 $61.98



1 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit for System Builders - OEM
Model #:66I-01939
Item #:N82E16832116488
Out Of Stock



1 Noctua NH-U12P SE1366 120mm SSO CPU Cooler - Retail
Model #:NH-U12P SE1366
Item #:N82E16835608007
Out Of Stock
I returned this

 

[pagelc]

Why is the Rampage better than the lower cost P6T Deluxe or P6T SE? What more do you get for your $?

 

[admilitaryman]

Zen, your rig looks similar to mine..my question is now becomming more about ram.. your rig o/c'd to 3.6ghz..definitelyl saying something about the ram's oc ability, anyone else have any ideas of good oc'able ram? And do u think your psu is a little overboard or no?

Pagelc- check out the specs on the mobo but i really liked the bios and how very very o/c friendly it is

 

[dndhatcher]

Its pretty standard to overclock i7 920s to around 4GHz on air cooling in a good case.

 

[pagelc]

I am planning an i7 920 build as well. taking the points here, my main difference is I want to try to get this under $1500, so I am taking Tom's budget X58 recommendation of the AsRock X58 Extreme board and stepping down to a 5770. Any comments on this $1400 build (all prices from Newegg, usually comno deals):

Intel core i7 920 2.66 Ghz $289
OCZ Platinum 3x2GB, 7 latency $163
Asrock x58 extreme $170
windows 7 professional 64-bit system builder (need to do some research on finding home version cheaper) $150
sapphire Radeon 5770 $160
corsair 750HX PS (what's the difference between HX and TX???) $130
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.275107
Cooler Master CM690 Case + WD Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB (newegg combo) $100
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.273732
LG W2353V-PF Black 23" 2ms $210
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824005125
SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-S223C $26
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151192
COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 CPU Cooler $30

 

[dndhatcher]

corsair 750HX PS (what's the difference between HX and TX???) $130

HX is modular, TX is not.

 

[shortstuff_mt]

HX is modular, TX is not.

+1

The HX is also 80 PLUS SILVER Certified, where the TX is just 80 PLUS Certified.

 

[JackNaylorPE]

The case really doesn't "go" with the rest of your system.....would suggest Antec 1200 / HAF 932 or ANtec 902 HAF 922.

The Mushkin 998962 is a better buy and has lower timings (just built a R2E based box w/ Antec 1200 and those mushkins).

For about the same price you can get the Prolimatech Megahalems or any of the top ten HS here:

http://www.frostytech.com/top5heatsinks.cfm
http://www.silentpcreview.com/Recommended_Heatsinks

PSU, I'd go w/ the Corsair TX / Antec TP though if your case fits it, the Antec CP-850 is almost as good as the top dogs .... the Corsair's HX / Antec's SG series.

 

[Guest]

Zen, your rig looks similar to mine..my question is now becomming more about ram.. your rig o/c'd to 3.6ghz..definitelyl saying something about the ram's oc ability, anyone else have any ideas of good oc'able ram? And do u think your psu is a little overboard or no?

Pagelc- check out the specs on the mobo but i really liked the bios and how very very o/c friendly it is

admilitaryman, The power supply is overkill right now, but keep in mind the build is also water cooled so the PSU is also powering a Koolance RP-1000BK pump/reservoir. In addition I wanted to be able to add up to two more MSI N285GTX (manufacturer over clocked) video cards and up to three more SATA drives and not have to touch the PSU. I should have more than enough power to run all those devices and not stress the PSU. Also when I bought it Newegg had a sale, reduced price on PSU and $70 bonus off, if bought in combo with the case. ;-)

Just FYI, the pump has a Maximum Head Pressure: 6m (19.7ft) and has a Power Consumption (at max): 18W. It feeds 1/2" tubing from a Swiftech radiator MCR320-QP (3 x120mm fans long).

So in answer again, yes, the 1250 W PSU is over kill now and later, but I got it on the cheap, it is of very high quality, it will never operate under stressed conditions and I will never have to rerun the wires in this case. That makes me

This is the first time I saw any real benefit to over clocking. I found there was lots to learn. The ram on my machine is not really over clocked. Motherboards don't seem to set the ram to the advertised ram settings. I simply set the latencies to the manufactures stated capabilities and the frequency as close as I could to the rated frequency of 1600. The CPU speed and Dram settings are related, so changing one can affect the other (both tied to Base clock 'BCLK'). I found that you can't choose a max stable CPU speed and a max stable Dram speed. My ram is stable at 1600, but the CPU had to go over 4.1 (or lower than 3.3) to get that and my CPU is not stable at 4.1. Therefore I had to compromise.

Even at 50 and having built a number of PCs I get quite excited about building a new one. I hope you get as much pleasure/satisfaction out of your new build as I do. I wish you the best on your build.

BTW, I signed up for an account to comment on your build. I have yet to get a confirmation email from Tom's. I did try the suggested fix of logging out and then logging in & selecting the 'No confirmation email received option', but so far nothing.

 

[JackNaylorPE]

Zen:

I have always been a casual OC'er.....neevr more than 25% cause I didn't want to spend more than 10 minutes with it. My son just did an R2E based build and is egging me on to help him go higher. When I get home, still at work at 9:30) would appreciate your comments on the BIOS settings I'm thinking of.

Like you, was thinking I migh try for a 24/7 3.6 GHz but 3.78 looks mighty attractive as I can push up the BCLK while in windows while using the software and / or the OC Station he picked up to "bling up" his rig .

If I am understanding the table here:

http://vip.asus.com/forum/view.aspx?id=20081220191040237&board_id=1&model=P6T+Deluxe&page=1&SLanguage=en-us

shoud be able to go from 180 BCLK to 200 w/o anything else but voltage boosts. Memory Multiplier (8), Uncore Multiplier (16) and QPI Multiplier (18) remain unchanged over this range.

 

[admilitaryman]

haha yes zen i get real excited over building new pc's ..im rebuilding my list..i will post it for you tomorrow and see what you think.

 

[admilitaryman]

ok ive updated it..check above.

 

[Niklas_13]

Dont use the green as your main HDD if you like the WD HDD go Black http://www.wdc.com/en/products/index.asp?cat=3

The Samsung F3 500 is a bit faster or the WD black 640 is good

You could use the green as a storeage driver for pic songs ect

 

[Niklas_13]

Like to say also if your by a microcenter the i7 920 is only 199.99 there all day walk in only tho

Didnt see a case or HSF in the new build yet, but it looks good so far iam sure you will have alot of fun with it

 

[Niklas_13]

^looked at the HX but im not even sure what modular means and ive heard thats the only difference..plus this price is much nicer for my pocket

Modular meens that some of the power cables on the PSU are left off and you can add the ones you need to the PSU ( makes for less clutter in your case or locker

 

[Guest]

ok ive updated it..check above.

I totally agree with Niklas_13, go for a Western Digital Black. You seem to be very interested in speed and the green drive will have slower load times for the op system and programs. Do not get too excited about the ram. Ram speed makes a difference, but it is a small change compared to the CPU & quantity of ram (assuming 6 gig, much more has negligible effect for average users/gamers). I did not notice which case you are currently choosing, nor did I catch which cooler. Earlier you had a mid tower listed. I would recommend a full tower, as roomy as you can go and with good ventilation. Make sure your cooler isn't so tall that the case side door won't close. I have a BIG case and I still had that problem. That was a large part of my decision to switch over to water cooling.

 

[Guest]

Zen:

I have always been a casual OC'er.....neevr more than 25% cause I didn't want to spend more than 10 minutes with it. My son just did an R2E based build and is egging me on to help him go higher. When I get home, still at work at 9:30) would appreciate your comments on the BIOS settings I'm thinking of.

Like you, was thinking I migh try for a 24/7 3.6 GHz but 3.78 looks mighty attractive as I can push up the BCLK while in windows while using the software and / or the OC Station he picked up to "bling up" his rig .

If I am understanding the table here:

http://vip.asus.com/forum/view.aspx?id=20081220191040237&board_id=1&model=P6T+Deluxe&page=1&SLanguage=en-us

shoud be able to go from 180 BCLK to 200 w/o anything else but voltage boosts. Memory Multiplier (8), Uncore Multiplier (16) and QPI Multiplier (18) remain unchanged over this range.

JackNaylorPE, well 3.78 is a 5% increase over 3.6. I mean no offense but, I doubt you could perceive the difference. At that point it's bragging rights, which have their own validity. The Base Clock (BCLK) is default around 130. Pushing it to 180 is quite a jump and quite common. Some can push their CPUs to 220 or so and most top out around 200. My CPU couldn't make it to 200 and stay stable on prime 95 for a full 24 hour period at the voltage levels I wanted to stay below. So I opted for a lower speed, stability and a long survival time for the build. Your CPU may well over clock better than mine. Luck of the draw in manufacturing.

Something to remember admilitaryman, The main killers of machines are heat, voltage and gamers with big hammers. ;-)

 

[kfitzenreiter]

Wow! I'm drooling reading these many, a$$ kicking specs. I'd like to build a core i7 system too, but I just can't swing it right now. I've got core i7 extreme tastes, but an Athlon II pocketbook... LOL.

 

[admilitaryman]

Thanks gen and niklas..i didnt realize there was a difference in the green and black HD. I may go for the samsung though. With the ram im just looking for some that can keep up with my oc. In one of my older builds the ram was the bottleneck. As for the cpu, well.. as long as its an aftermarket and not a stock cpu cooler i dont think i will have any problem. Thank you both for your help i really appreciate it. I should be buying this setup next week. I'll post or pm and let yall know how it goes.

 

[Guest]

Thanks gen and niklas..i didnt realize there was a difference in the green and black HD. I may go for the samsung though. With the ram im just looking for some that can keep up with my oc. In one of my older builds the ram was the bottleneck. As for the cpu, well.. as long as its an aftermarket and not a stock cpu cooler i dont think i will have any problem. Thank you both for your help i really appreciate it. I should be buying this setup next week. I'll post or pm and let yall know how it goes.

I just checked and your listed ram is not on Asus's Qualified vendors list. Mine isn't there either, but I chose the mushkin 998679 because Tom's Hardware used it in a build with no ill results. I was not sure how you went about choosing the OCZ OCZ3G1600LV6GK, so I thought I would mention it.

Asus's Qualified vendors list is located on their website in products/motherboards/1366/x58/Rampage II Extreme/downloads/operating system/QVL

here is a link to the Rampage board:
http://usa.asus.com/product.aspx?P_ID=W7i5W4Pw4fH22Mih&templete=2