Possible computer upgrade

[335th_GRAthos]

Andy sptted one good point:

Personally I do not think that we will need more RAM than 6GB for the next couple of years.

But how will you put

8gb Corsair DDR3 1600mhz

???

The new mobos require THREE banks of the same type (not two like the older ones):
Therefore you can go for 3x1Gb DDR3 = total 3Gb RAM <-NOT RECOMMENDED
or 3x2Gb DDR3 = total 6Gb RAM <- RECOMMENDED
or 3x4Gb DDR3 = total 12Gb RAM <- if the price difference is negligable

[swiss]

Originally Posted by 335th_GRAthos

Andy sptted one good point:

Personally I do not think that we will need more RAM than 6GB for the next couple of years.

But how will you put

???

The new mobos require THREE banks of the same type (not two like the older ones):
Therefore you can go for 3x1Gb DDR3 = total 3Gb RAM <-NOT RECOMMENDED
or 3x2Gb DDR3 = total 6Gb RAM <- RECOMMENDED
or 3x4Gb DDR3 = total 12Gb RAM <- if the price difference is negligable

Depends on the mobo, there are some around which support triple with 4 slots occupied.

[335th_GRAthos]

Originally Posted by swiss

Depends on the mobo, there are some around which support triple with 4 slots occupied.

I guess this is a mathematical challenge that only tf-neuro and oldschool61 can sort out... ROFL !!!!!


I run for cover....

[AndyJWest]

According to Asus, the SABERTOOTH P67 supports 4 * DIMM - the model I'm going for is different, and has 6 slots, but only supports 3 unless you fork out for really pricy RAM (go figure...). I thought about getting the later MoBo, but the spec on my new PC keeps creeping upwards, and I had to draw a line somewhere. I'll be able to upgrade to a hex core CPU anyway, if I want even more grunt.

I'd agree that 8 GB of RAM should be fine for CloD, but it is worth bearing in mind that upgrading seems to imply replacing all the RAM, for a matched set, so it is not a good idea to scrimp if you plan on upgrading later. I may try using some of the RAM as a RAM drive with CloD too.

P 67 spec from Asus: http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Int...specifications. Looks good.

[swiss]

Originally Posted by 335th_GRAthos

I guess this is a mathematical challenge that only tf-neuro and oldschool61 can sort out... ROFL !!!!!


I run for cover....

Ah - you must be the little idiot.

It's best you seek cover under a rock.


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Gigabyte X58

[AndyJWest]

The MoBo that binky9 is looking at is an Asus Sabertooth P67.

[swiss]

Originally Posted by AndyJWest

The MoBo that binky9 is looking at is an Asus Sabertooth P67.

Cool, that was not the point of gratos.
I said it depends on the Mobo.
He said:

Originally Posted by 335th_GRAthos

I guess this is a mathematical challenge that only tf-neuro and oldschool61 can sort out... ROFL !!!!!

[335th_GRAthos]

Sorry guys for the challenge.

I just realised that the Asus Sabertooth P67 is actually running on dual-channel and not in tripple channel as I was thinking ( i5 can handle dual channel, i7 can handle dual or tripple channel).

So forget everythingI mentionned about 3 times yyGb of RAM, you can only put 2 or 4 RAM pieces inside so, 2x4Gb = 8Gb makes perfect sense and your specs are fine!

My mobo is pure i7 thus tripple channel and that was confusing me....

~S~