Need a mobo that will give 0 problems with 24GB RAM pref at 1600Mhz

[mikel33]

Hi,

I am building a computer that will be used for both audio production with a DAW and huge sample libraries as well as gaming.

have around $2200 for this build and my main priority is that I have the best performance possible (power distribution, etc.), and that it doesn't have any issues supporting 24GB (which most claim, but give issues ex: Asus Sabertooth). I would also like it to support that RAM overclocked to 1600Mhz.

I'm likely putting in an i7 960 as well as a GTX 570 SC. I may also watercool the CPU and OC it.

So any opinions on a MOBO are appreciated, thanks!

 

[ortoklaz]

get them while you can
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131666
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5526903&CatId=4070
or a bit cheaper version ;
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6077060&CatId=4070

 

[mikel33]

Why though?? I'm can't just buy it without knowing what makes the board superior.

 

[ortoklaz]

how about ..track record,reviews,benchmarks,etc
http://www.bjorn3d.com/read.php?cID=1932&pageID=9562
http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=450&Itemid=69

 

[mikel33]

So, are you saying that this board will take 24GB of 1600Mhz RAM, without any issues?? Because that is the main part of my post.

 

[geekapproved]

Any X58 board with 6 dimm slots will take 24gb of ram dude, wtf are you talking about issues???

 

[mikel33]

Any X58 board with 6 dimm slots will take 24gb of ram dude, wtf are you talking about issues???

Wrong.. And, I also said 1600Mhz. Do you have 24GB in any of your systems? If so, please tell me what combination of processor, mobo and RAM you have.

I have already talked to many people who have issues with 24GB ram. Just because a board says it, does not mean you just grab an X58 and just throw 24GB in.

 

[mosox]

No manufacturer test their mobos with 24G from what I know. Apparently this RAM works on the ASRock Extreme6, read the comments:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231359

 

[SpikeMalice]

Wrong.. And, I also said 1600Mhz. Do you have 24GB in any of your systems? If so, please tell me what combination of processor, mobo and RAM you have.

I have already talked to many people who have issues with 24GB ram. Just because a board says it, does not mean you just grab an X58 and just throw 24GB in.

I just built a system with the ASUS Sabertooth X58, 24 GB of Patrioit 7 Series 1600 DDR3, and a Core i7 970 hexacore. Zalman cooler, with a 1000W GPU, and an EVGA nVidia 570HD card, and a 2TB Caviar Black 7200rpm drive. No issues. None. Runs like a bat out of hell.

 

[DonkeyTron]

I have an ASUS sabertooth running 24GB of Corsair Vengeance @1604MHz. It works so I assume any ASUS board works well with it. I had RAM disappear on me in the past before I learned this information on the REF Cycle Timing here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_9MwkZ8cjs&feature=feedu

and theres a review of the RAM kit here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hWWYlf13ug&feature=related

I would highly recommend the vengeance 24GB kit.