Hello,
I am planning a new build and I think I finally narrowed down everything. However, the RAM I am going to be using has a very tall heatsink so I was wondering if it will interfere/prevent me from using an aftermarket CPU cooler. I'll list all the parts of my build first:
i7 940 CPU w/ Hyper 212 cooler (w/ second fan added)
Asus P6X58D-E mobo
G.Skill Trident DDR3-2000 RAM (http://ncix.com/products/?sku=38024&vpn=F3-16000CL9T-6GBTD&manufacture=G.Skill)
Lian Li PC-P50 Armorsuit case
Either SLI two GTX 460s, or a single GTX 480
First of all, just want to make sure that the Hyper 212 will fit on this motherboard while allowing me to use the Trident sticks?
And second, anyone have any opinions or suggestions on this build? I want to overclock the 940 to as high as I can without having to buy a more expensive cooler and while downclocking the Trident sticks to 6-8-6-18 CL6 @ 1600. Thanks!
(By the way, I know the 940 is needlessly expensive compared to the 920/930, I got it for much cheaper then retail).
I am planning a new build and I think I finally narrowed down everything. However, the RAM I am going to be using has a very tall heatsink so I was wondering if it will interfere/prevent me from using an aftermarket CPU cooler. I'll list all the parts of my build first:
i7 940 CPU w/ Hyper 212 cooler (w/ second fan added)
Asus P6X58D-E mobo
G.Skill Trident DDR3-2000 RAM (http://ncix.com/products/?sku=38024&vpn=F3-16000CL9T-6GBTD&manufacture=G.Skill)
Lian Li PC-P50 Armorsuit case
Either SLI two GTX 460s, or a single GTX 480
First of all, just want to make sure that the Hyper 212 will fit on this motherboard while allowing me to use the Trident sticks?
And second, anyone have any opinions or suggestions on this build? I want to overclock the 940 to as high as I can without having to buy a more expensive cooler and while downclocking the Trident sticks to 6-8-6-18 CL6 @ 1600. Thanks!
(By the way, I know the 940 is needlessly expensive compared to the 920/930, I got it for much cheaper then retail).