Opinion on a new upgrade config

[jmv1993204]

I am planning to upgrade my system. This is the config I have in my mind.

Intel Core i5 3550
Asus P8B75-M LX
2 * Corsair Vengeance 4GB DDR3 1600 MHz (http://www.flipkart.com/corsair-vengeance-ddr3-4-gb-1-x-gb-pc-ram-cmz4gx3m1a1600c9/p/itmd2rypbx4eehaf?pid=RAMD2RYPMVWCEK6E&ref=8cce0e3d-ef24-4cf7-834b-fadd47082e77&srno=m_1_2&otracker=from-search)

The cost comes around 20k INR. I wanted to know if there would be any compatibility issues between them.
Also, the ram specs say 1660mhz(test) and 1333mhz(specified). So, will I be getting 1600mhz on this board since my processor is 3rd gen i5? Or will i have to configure anything for that
The primary use of the system would be for video editing and adobe aftereffects projects. I won't be doing any overclocking.

Only now did I notice G.Skill RipjawsX. So, what would be better for my config, a single 8 gb or 2 x 4gb?

 

[excella1221]

If this is for what you say it will be, you're better off getting an FX-8320 and an AM3+ motherboard.

You might have to configure the RAM to XMP so the 1600MHz will take place.

 

[jmv1993204]

If this is for what you say it will be, you're better off getting an FX-8320 and an AM3+ motherboard.

You might have to configure the RAM to XMP so the 1600MHz will take place.

Thanks.
But that particular processor is not yet launched in India, says many websites. Also, I have been hooked to Intel processors since long.

 

[excella1221]

Well, I respect that.
If your primary concern though is the one mentioned above and you will have little to no gaming, the FX-8150 would be the cheapest CPU you can get that has the architecture you need such as the 4 modules aka 8 cores.

 

[jmv1993204]

Well, I am almost certain on getting i5 and a compatible mobo.

What would be best - single 8 gb ram or 2 X 4 gb ? on this mobo

 

[excella1221]

2x4gb running at dual channel would be best.

 

[jmv1993204]

2x4gb running at dual channel would be best.

Thanks

 

[jmv1993204]

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