CPU Cooler Issues

[ArchAngelAlien]

I have a new upcoming build. Basically I am going to build a 2600k system in the Haf X case. I have all the pieces i need picked out and I am not going to flood this post with all the items.

I have decided on the corsair dominator 8gb ddr3 2000 mhz memory, and these memory sticks do a high heat fin spreader and also an included fan, I have done some research and it appears that the Noctua NH-D14 120mm & 140mm SSO CPU Cooler will not mount properly with the memory being so high. I think my new option is to go with the H 70, I have tried to find some comparison videos and threads on the two in a head to head temperature battle. The H70 does look like a better option since I cannot get the nh 14 to clear the memory. unless the Noctua NH-D14 120mm & 140mm SSO CPU Cooler can be mounted to blow air upwards without the side coming into contact with the ram, any thoughts?

 

[saint19]

Hi.

What mobo do you want use? What RAM?

 

[ArchAngelAlien]

well honestly I would love to you the

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131700
motherboard

and
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145330
ram.

I am wanting the best of the best components for my build even if they are not necessary, I got money to burn

 

[saint19]

Ok.

The mobo looks pretty good, but if you want speed your money in a good RAM then go with a RAM with better CL, 9-10-9-27 aren't the best timings for a RAM.

If you want a good RAM, go with any of the RAM in this page.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007611%20600006050%20600006069%20600006156%20600006127&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&Order=RATING&PageSize=100

Regarding the cooler, you won't have any problem to fit it with the mobo and RAM.

 

[Emperus]

The Corsair H70 is an excellent cooler and I'd personally recommend it over the D14 considering its compactness and similar performance.. The only downside is that it is louder when compared to the D14 and some other high end coolers.. Also, IMO you are investing unnecessarily too much on memory.. How much of an overclock do you wish to achieve..?

 

[ArchAngelAlien]

Well I hear more and more about the 2600k, I am going for a crossfire setup across 3 monitors with a very high screen rez. Somewhere in the neighborhood of 5200x1200 or higher (im new to multimonitor display sizes) and I want to be able to play all upcomming future titles including diablo 3, battlefield 3 and all the games I own, Metro 2033, GTA 4 ect ect across 3 monitors with at least 60+ fps with all the eye candy enabled (give or take aa on or off sometimes I cant really tell a difference). You tell me what overclock would suffice.

 

[ArchAngelAlien]

How is this for a solid memory setup

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231452&cm_re=p67-_-20-231-452-_-Product

is that good high end gaming memory?

 

[saint19]

Again: 9-11-9-28, that's not good.

 

[Emperus]

Would you believe if I recommend this for your system (assuming primary system usage is gaming) -

www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145344

 

[ace700]

Emperus that is a good choice to pick but doenst give much room to overclock. The timing are one of the best on the market running at 8-8-8-24.

 

[ArchAngelAlien]

Can somebody give me a link to the best set of ram, like thee best of the best ram, thats extremely over-clockable and let's me reach around 12 to 16 gbs at around 1866 mhz.

 

[saint19]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231431

 

[ArchAngelAlien]

I can get this ram to 2133 mhz just fine?

 

[saint19]

I'm not sure, but 1866MHZ are possible and that's enough for SB.

 

[ArchAngelAlien]

I was told 1866 is a good ram clock, I will look into it. So far this build is around 3,200 dollars ^-^

 

[majin ssj eric]

^^^$3200! My eyes are bleeding!