looking to upgrade, will this work?

Corth · Dec 16, 2006, 11:00 PM

Hi everyone. I'm going to be building a new computer here within the next month or two. The thing is, I havn't built a computer for at least a year and a half (it seemed easier then

). Now I'm seeing RAM at 1066Mhz but motherboards that only support 800Mhz.

Am I not looking hard enough for right motherboard, or am I just completely missing something? (I honestly wouldn't doubt the latter...)

What I'm looking at right now is:
Intel Core2 Extreme QX6700
Intel 975XBX2KR
Corsair DHX XMS2 Dominator Dual Channel 2048mb pc8500 (x2, so 4gigs)
2 HD's, and blah blah, the rest isn't really important.

What I'd like to know, is that ram meant for OC'ing? Will it work? Would I run into problems using it on this MB?

Grace · Dec 17, 2006, 12:36 AM

That's one expensive machine there...

PC2-8500 RAM is meant for overclocking mostly, but it will work just fine in your system. Even if you won't overclock, I am almost certain that this motherboard can natively run the RAM at 1066MHz, it ought to have a proper divider.

ChaosMinionX · Dec 17, 2006, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corth

Hi everyone. I'm going to be building a new computer here within the next month or two. The thing is, I havn't built a computer for at least a year and a half (it seemed easier then

). Now I'm seeing RAM at 1066Mhz but motherboards that only support 800Mhz.

Am I not looking hard enough for right motherboard, or am I just completely missing something? (I honestly wouldn't doubt the latter...)

What I'm looking at right now is:
Intel Core2 Extreme QX6700
Intel 975XBX2KR
Corsair DHX XMS2 Dominator Dual Channel 2048mb pc8500 (x2, so 4gigs)
2 HD's, and blah blah, the rest isn't really important.

What I'd like to know, is that ram meant for OC'ing? Will it work? Would I run into problems using it on this MB?

If your spending this much on a system. Go for the Corsair Dominator 8888C4DF bout 1200 for 4gbs. Quadcore if your not doing like video editing and imaging and stuff isnt worth it a OCd Core 2 duo will perform as good or better and some people have problems OCing their quad and getting it stable.

CDsDontBurn · Dec 17, 2006, 02:28 AM

The NVIDIA 680i chipset is a good board, that is, if you don't have any of the SATA/RAID issues associated with it

pr0digal jenius · Dec 17, 2006, 06:17 AM

what is this gunna be used for, cuz thats a wicked amount of overkill for almsot anything

PangingJr · Dec 17, 2006, 06:23 AM

DDR2-800 4GB (2 x 2GB) Kit/Twin memory modules may be more available early next year.
as fas as i know, right now G.Skill has already have one, but it's factory tested and set to CL6 1.8V/1.9V.
i haven't looked up for any review articles on them, nor haven't emailed G.Skill to request infomation on this memory modules compatibility testing. but i hope to see thay can be ran at CL5 or CL4 with a bit of RAM voltage increases. however, i think this memory kit has a reasonable price as of now, already. anyway, i hope we should be able to have more choices on DDR2-800 4GB Kits and even better modules in early next year.

~~hackerx~~ · Dec 17, 2006, 12:36 PM

U know 4 Dimms will not really help ur overclocking.too much strain on the memory controller in the northrbridge.
Anyway once u overclock the FSB more memory speed options will be available.

Corth · Dec 18, 2006, 08:13 AM

So if I don't want to oc, I should just go with 800 ram then? I do 3d and use photoshop at home, that's why I want to go with the quad but I also game quite a bit as well (nwn2, guildwars, various fps). I really don't want to overclock.

I might just go for the ati bundle of the rx1950xtx +2 1gig sticks of ram, and grab another dual bundle of the same make...

I'm buying this from tigerdirect, if you want to see the prices and bundle...

CDsDontBurn · Dec 18, 2006, 08:23 AM

If you're not going to be OCing, then the 800Mhz stuff is good. Having all that ram, even better

. An Intel board, stability bliss

. For that photoshop and 3D stuff you do, good picks, and w/that qx6700, who needs to OC?

H3X4D3C1M4L · Dec 19, 2006, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CDsDontBurn

If you're not going to be OCing, then the 800Mhz stuff is good. Having all that ram, even better

. An Intel board, stability bliss

. For that photoshop and 3D stuff you do, good picks, and w/that qx6700, who needs to OC?

People who run single thread applications alot

Corth · Dec 21, 2006, 10:57 PM

Thanks guys, you've been quite helpful! I'm going to get some OCZ CrossFire that DH reviewed. Probably gonna skip out on the vid card for a little bit though, see what ati's next gen brings and put an old nvidia in the system at first. If I ever decide to oc the system, the review said the ram was pretty good for it. Then after that I want to finish this model:

and then make more! I'm getting excited again

BlueMak · Dec 21, 2006, 11:14 PM

Great lips.

H3X4D3C1M4L · Dec 26, 2006, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corth

Thanks guys, you've been quite helpful! I'm going to get some OCZ CrossFire that DH reviewed. Probably gonna skip out on the vid card for a little bit though, see what ati's next gen brings and put an old nvidia in the system at first. If I ever decide to oc the system, the review said the ram was pretty good for it. Then after that I want to finish this model:

and then make more! I'm getting excited again

That's pretty slick partner

Corth · Dec 28, 2006, 08:46 AM

Thanks, the reason I want to upgrade is because it takes almost 2 minutes to render her with hair, and when I make a small change and want to see what it does I hate sitting around for that time!

Freulein · Dec 28, 2006, 10:17 AM

that will be a very expensive pic. but fun comes always first

. nice rig btw.

Corth · Dec 30, 2006, 08:01 AM

Also rigging for animation

Corth · Jan 31, 2007, 04:38 PM

heh, ok, I feel stupid now, but what would be a good cooling fan for the quad core?...

H3X4D3C1M4L · Jan 31, 2007, 04:52 PM

Zalman 7700Cu

Dec 16, 2006, 11:00 PM	#1
Corth DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Edmonton Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	looking to upgrade, will this work? Hi everyone. I'm going to be building a new computer here within the next month or two. The thing is, I havn't built a computer for at least a year and a half (it seemed easier then ). Now I'm seeing RAM at 1066Mhz but motherboards that only support 800Mhz. Am I not looking hard enough for right motherboard, or am I just completely missing something? (I honestly wouldn't doubt the latter...) What I'm looking at right now is: Intel Core2 Extreme QX6700 Intel 975XBX2KR Corsair DHX XMS2 Dominator Dual Channel 2048mb pc8500 (x2, so 4gigs) 2 HD's, and blah blah, the rest isn't really important. What I'd like to know, is that ram meant for OC'ing? Will it work? Would I run into problems using it on this MB? __________________ Current: Core2duo 6600 Intel D975XBX2 4x1gig OCZ High Performance Crossfire Edition Sapphire Radeon HD2600pro SB X-Fi Elite Pro - Logitech X530 5.1 Speakers Thermaltake Silent Purepower (w0011+PFC) 480watts 2x320 Seagate 16mb Vista Ultimate 64

Dec 17, 2006, 02:28 AM	#4
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Dec 18, 2006, 08:13 AM	Thread Starter #8
Corth DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Edmonton Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	So if I don't want to oc, I should just go with 800 ram then? I do 3d and use photoshop at home, that's why I want to go with the quad but I also game quite a bit as well (nwn2, guildwars, various fps). I really don't want to overclock. I might just go for the ati bundle of the rx1950xtx +2 1gig sticks of ram, and grab another dual bundle of the same make... I'm buying this from tigerdirect, if you want to see the prices and bundle... __________________ Current: Core2duo 6600 Intel D975XBX2 4x1gig OCZ High Performance Crossfire Edition Sapphire Radeon HD2600pro SB X-Fi Elite Pro - Logitech X530 5.1 Speakers Thermaltake Silent Purepower (w0011+PFC) 480watts 2x320 Seagate 16mb Vista Ultimate 64 Last edited by Corth; Dec 18, 2006 at 08:23 AM.

Dec 18, 2006, 08:23 AM	#9
CDsDontBurn Lurking DriverHeaven Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,779 Rep Power: 235 System Specs	If you're not going to be OCing, then the 800Mhz stuff is good. Having all that ram, even better . An Intel board, stability bliss . For that photoshop and 3D stuff you do, good picks, and w/that qx6700, who needs to OC? __________________ Her First Day \| A year later

Dec 21, 2006, 10:57 PM	Thread Starter #11
Corth DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Edmonton Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	Thanks guys, you've been quite helpful! I'm going to get some OCZ CrossFire that DH reviewed. Probably gonna skip out on the vid card for a little bit though, see what ati's next gen brings and put an old nvidia in the system at first. If I ever decide to oc the system, the review said the ram was pretty good for it. Then after that I want to finish this model: and then make more! I'm getting excited again __________________ Current: Core2duo 6600 Intel D975XBX2 4x1gig OCZ High Performance Crossfire Edition Sapphire Radeon HD2600pro SB X-Fi Elite Pro - Logitech X530 5.1 Speakers Thermaltake Silent Purepower (w0011+PFC) 480watts 2x320 Seagate 16mb Vista Ultimate 64

Dec 17, 2006, 12:36 AM	#2
Grace HH's Tomboy Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Anywhere but in my house! Posts: 776 Rep Power: 56	That's one expensive machine there... PC2-8500 RAM is meant for overclocking mostly, but it will work just fine in your system. Even if you won't overclock, I am almost certain that this motherboard can natively run the RAM at 1066MHz, it ought to have a proper divider.

Dec 17, 2006, 06:17 AM	#5
pr0digal jenius Delete Me Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14,648 Rep Power: 0	what is this gunna be used for, cuz thats a wicked amount of overkill for almsot anything

Dec 17, 2006, 06:23 AM	#6
PangingJr Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,989 Rep Power: 71	DDR2-800 4GB (2 x 2GB) Kit/Twin memory modules may be more available early next year. as fas as i know, right now G.Skill has already have one, but it's factory tested and set to CL6 1.8V/1.9V. i haven't looked up for any review articles on them, nor haven't emailed G.Skill to request infomation on this memory modules compatibility testing. but i hope to see thay can be ran at CL5 or CL4 with a bit of RAM voltage increases. however, i think this memory kit has a reasonable price as of now, already. anyway, i hope we should be able to have more choices on DDR2-800 4GB Kits and even better modules in early next year.

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~~hackerx~~ Banned Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 494 Rep Power: 0	U know 4 Dimms will not really help ur overclocking.too much strain on the memory controller in the northrbridge. Anyway once u overclock the FSB more memory speed options will be available.

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Dec 28, 2006, 08:46 AM	Thread Starter #14
Corth DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Edmonton Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	Thanks, the reason I want to upgrade is because it takes almost 2 minutes to render her with hair, and when I make a small change and want to see what it does I hate sitting around for that time! __________________ Current: Core2duo 6600 Intel D975XBX2 4x1gig OCZ High Performance Crossfire Edition Sapphire Radeon HD2600pro SB X-Fi Elite Pro - Logitech X530 5.1 Speakers Thermaltake Silent Purepower (w0011+PFC) 480watts 2x320 Seagate 16mb Vista Ultimate 64

Dec 28, 2006, 10:17 AM	#15
Freulein HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 129 Rep Power: 58	that will be a very expensive pic. but fun comes always first . nice rig btw.

Dec 30, 2006, 08:01 AM	Thread Starter #16
Corth DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Edmonton Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	Also rigging for animation __________________ Current: Core2duo 6600 Intel D975XBX2 4x1gig OCZ High Performance Crossfire Edition Sapphire Radeon HD2600pro SB X-Fi Elite Pro - Logitech X530 5.1 Speakers Thermaltake Silent Purepower (w0011+PFC) 480watts 2x320 Seagate 16mb Vista Ultimate 64

Jan 31, 2007, 04:38 PM	Thread Starter #17
Corth DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Edmonton Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	heh, ok, I feel stupid now, but what would be a good cooling fan for the quad core?... __________________ Current: Core2duo 6600 Intel D975XBX2 4x1gig OCZ High Performance Crossfire Edition Sapphire Radeon HD2600pro SB X-Fi Elite Pro - Logitech X530 5.1 Speakers Thermaltake Silent Purepower (w0011+PFC) 480watts 2x320 Seagate 16mb Vista Ultimate 64

Jan 31, 2007, 04:52 PM	#18
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