Purchased Sabertooth X58 for 24GB, think I made a mistake

[mikel33]

Hi,

I purchased a PC with a Asus Sabertooth X58, an a Core i7 960. I can't seem to find any 24GB Hexa kits that are supported. I hear of it having issues with 1600 Mhz as well.

I am now thinking that I should have gone with the P6X58D... Because it seems like that supports 24GB and 1600Mhz.

If it's not too late, should I upgrade to the P6x, or something else?

The main purpose for this is audrio production with a DAW and HUGE sample libraries. Thanks!

 

[banscare]

Hey!

I had a similar problem with that board. I ended up getting the asus rampage 3 formula because I couldn’t figure it out. I now have 24gb of 1600. I know this doesn’t really help your problem but I thought it applied.

Cheers

 

[mikel33]

Hmm, I'll have to look up that board. My budget is running low at this point, and I know the Rampage II Gene is like $80 more than I paid.

 

[peeshooter]

I don't a problem running 24GB with the Sabertooth X58 and an i7 950. I'm using BIOS version 0603. Make sure to select the XMP profile in the BIOS. I'm using 6 sticks of G.Skill F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL. The specs are here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231314

Yes, they are dual kit but who cares if they work.

 

[christop]

You can run 24 gigs of 1600 ram on the sabertooth. the link is for 24 gigs ram

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231359

 

[mikel33]

You can run 24 gigs of 1600 ram on the sabertooth. the link is for 24 gigs ram

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231359

How do you know that this particular RAM will definately work with the Sabertooth? Do you have this combination?

 

[mikel33]

I don't a problem running 24GB with the Sabertooth X58 and an i7 950. I'm using BIOS version 0603. Make sure to select the XMP profile in the BIOS. I'm using 6 sticks of G.Skill F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL. The specs are here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231314

Yes, they are dual kit but who cares if they work.

Wouldn't I want to make the most of this system and use a hexa-kit?

 

[peeshooter]

Wouldn't I want to make the most of this system and use a hexa-kit?

It's your choice. I'm cheap so I got the G.Skill dual kits. 24GB DDR3/1600 for $270 on sale.

Just so you know, according to page 2-11 of the Sabertooth manual, this is not a supported configuration.

"Due to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. DIMMs and DDR3-1600 are supported for one DIMM per channel only."

So even if you get the hex kit, it's not a sure thing.

 

[marquix]

I'm planning to order this Patriot Kit http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0042HED7I/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=tlv0b-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399349&creativeASIN=B0042HED7I

As I have received confirmation that it works with the Sabertooth X58 running an i7 970

 

[peeshooter]

I'm planning to order this Patriot Kit http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0042HED7I/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=tlv0b-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399349&creativeASIN=B0042HED7I

As I have received confirmation that it works with the Sabertooth X58 running an i7 970

This kit is supported because it's PC3-10666 1333MHz. The OP was asking about 24gb of PC3-12800 1600MHz. So the question is will this kit here work:

http://www.amazon.com/Patriot-PC3-12800-9-9-9-24-Enhanced-PV7324G1600ELHK/dp/B003WUX30E/ref=pd_cp_e_1