My Super High end PC

[Phoenix]

Hi Guys,

im new here and found this website via Google :).

I think your all smart people so i like to show you my config i like to build

Intel Core i7 930
Asus P6T WS pro, not sure if there are better boards atm. lost track a while ago :)
12GB OCZ DDR3 RAM
2x PNY Nvidia Quadro FX 4800 (SLI)
2x OCZ 120GB Turbo SSD (Raid 0)
1TB Data disk
A-brand 1000w power supply

Do you have any comments on this config ? This is for my work, we like to use 3d Stereo view (nvidia) on some big 3d models. thats why we have 2 expensive quadro cards.

[The Wise Monkey]

That's a pretty beasty build!

To be honest, I would recommend holding off for a bit if possible - Intel are going to be releasing the new 6-core i7 980X soon, which would be worth considering if your software supports it. Runs at about $1000 just for the CPU though, so maybe not.

ASUS motherboards have also had trouble in the past running the full 12GB of RAM due to a lack of voltage; bear this in mind if you are having problems with it being recognised. Are you sure you need that much?

This post explains the memory issues well: http://i4memory.com/f54/asus-x58-6-12gb-memory-overclocking-detecting-less-memory-than-installed-19200/

Oh, and welcome to the forums. :)

[RickyTick]

Hi Guys,

im new here and found this website via Google :).

I think your all smart people so i like to show you my config i like to build

Intel Core i7 930
Asus P6T WS pro, not sure if there are better boards atm. lost track a while ago :)
12GB OCZ DDR3 RAM
2x PNY Nvidia Quadro FX 4800 (SLI)
2x OCZ 120GB Turbo SSD (Raid 0)
1TB Data disk
A-brand 1000w power supply

Do you have any comments on this config ? This is for my work, we like to use 3d Stereo view (nvidia) on some big 3d models. thats why we have 2 expensive quadro cards.

Hello Phoenix. Welcome to the forums.

Are you building a Workstation or a PC?

Take a look at the Asus P6X58D motherboard. It offers a lot of what the WS pro has but it has USB 3.0. You may find it a better option.

12gb of ram is just way too much. Start out with 6gb (3x2gb) and see how it goes. You can always add more ram later if needed.

[Phoenix]

Thanks for your replies.

I am now a little worried about the problems with 12GB.

though we would really like to use 12GB. 6 is not enough. We now have computers with 8GB and that runs fine, and i like to use tripple channel. So i guess that means 6 or 12 right ?

[The Wise Monkey]

You could use 9GB - 3x2GB and 3x1GB.

I think the problem is more to do with trying to run 6 sticks of RAM at 1600Mhz. You might get away with 12GB at 1333/1066, but I'm not sure.

[Phoenix]

Im a little confused now. Im new to i7 and ddr3, but isnt i7 by default running at 1066 so 12gb 1333/1066 would be fine for me right ?

does i7 benefit from faster memory if im not overclocking ?

[The Wise Monkey]

Sorry, I just assumed you were going to run it at 1600MHz for some reason!

If you get 12GB of 1333MHz RAM, then everything should work fine. I was drawing on some past experience with someone else on the forum, but he was trying to run the RAM at 1600MHz instead.

To confirm, check ASUS's website for a list of approved RAM, and use one of the things that they suggest.

[Phoenix]

Ok the Corsair XMS3 1333 seems to be valid for use with 6 modules (12GB)

I think i will go for the p6x58d and this corsair with the 930.