Ok question because I'm getting conficting info from what I've read already.
I'm looking to by a new
CPU (either Phenom II x4 965 Black or Intel i5 2500k)
Mobo (not sure yet)
Memory (already bought g.skill ripjaws series x 1600 speed)
I know what your thinking, why did you get the ram first, well it was a deal. Bought it brand new for $50 on Craigslist. That said, I need to find a compatable memory board.
Now I keep see things on the mobo specs like: 1333, 1600(OC), 1865(OC)
I don't plan on doing a lot of OCing, but the option would be nice. For this example, does it mean I have to run in normal at 1333 and OC to 1600? Basically I'm saying if I want to run normal at 1600, do I have to find a mobo with specs that include 1600 (no OC)? What's my options here. I don't want to screw around in the BIOs too much because I'm still a new to comps. Please let me know.
I'm looking to by a new
CPU (either Phenom II x4 965 Black or Intel i5 2500k)
Mobo (not sure yet)
Memory (already bought g.skill ripjaws series x 1600 speed)
I know what your thinking, why did you get the ram first, well it was a deal. Bought it brand new for $50 on Craigslist. That said, I need to find a compatable memory board.
Now I keep see things on the mobo specs like: 1333, 1600(OC), 1865(OC)
I don't plan on doing a lot of OCing, but the option would be nice. For this example, does it mean I have to run in normal at 1333 and OC to 1600? Basically I'm saying if I want to run normal at 1600, do I have to find a mobo with specs that include 1600 (no OC)? What's my options here. I don't want to screw around in the BIOs too much because I'm still a new to comps. Please let me know.