Solved: Need a Mobo for these builds :D

Gamerdude · 10-14-2009

Hey there, building a new gaming pc, these are my two possibles:

RAM: corsair 4gb (2x 2gb) DDR3 1333mhz xms3 memory kit Cl9 (9-9-9-24)
CASE: Antec 902 Nine Hundred Two Black ATX Case - No PSU
HDD: Western Digital WD5000AAKS 500GB SATAII 7200RPM 16MB Cache - OEM Caviar Blue
OPTICAL DRIVE: Sony AD-7240S 24x DVD±RW DL & RAM Internal SATA Black Bare Drive - OEM
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 2.83GHz (FSB 1333MHz) Socket 775 L2 12MB Cache Retail Boxed Processor
GRAPHICS CRD: HIS HD 4890 1GB GDDR5 Dual DVI HDTV Out PCI-E Graphics Card
MOTHERBOARD:
PSU: Corsair 550W VX Series PSU - 120mm Fan, 5 Year Warranty

and

RAM: corsair 4gb (2x 2gb) DDR3 1333mhz xms3 memory kit Cl9 (9-9-9-24)
CASE: Antec 902 Nine Hundred Two Black ATX Case - No PSU
HDD: Western Digital WD5000AAKS 500GB SATAII 7200RPM 16MB Cache - OEM Caviar Blue
OPTICAL DRIVE: Sony AD-7240S 24x DVD±RW DL & RAM Internal SATA Black Bare Drive - OEM
CPU:Intel Core i5 750 2.66GHz Socket LGA1156 8MB L3 Cache Retail Boxed Processor
GRAPHICS CRD: HIS HD 4890 1GB GDDR5 Dual DVI HDTV Out PCI-E Graphics Card
MOTHERBOARD:
PSU: Corsair 550W VX Series PSU - 120mm Fan, 5 Year Warranty

They are the same except for the different cpus, so far i hav not got a mobo, can any1 suggest to me good mobos for either or both of these builds? cheers

driver_ian · 10-14-2009

Hi Gamerdude,
I'll mark this as Open to encourage those who know to respond
Thanks for your patience

Cobracon · 10-14-2009

1st off, you're negating the advantage of speed offered by DDR3 RAM by buying CL9 (9-9-9-24) sticks. Look for CL7 (7-7-7-X). Low latency is more important than sheer speed (frequency). CL7 is more expensive than CL9 for that reason.

Gamerdude · 10-14-2009

ok then hows about Kingston 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333MHz HyperX Memory Kit CL7 1.5V? and also, do i need a fan/cooling system SPECIFICALLY for the ram? i dont do i? and also for the pc shud i go with windows 7 32 or 64 bit?

Cobracon · 10-14-2009

You should be safe with any DDR3 RAM that's described as 'optimized' (or whatever word they choose) for i5 CPUs if you go that way. The newer DDR3 RAM operates @ a lower voltage than DDR3 RAM that's been out for a while. Your motherboard of choice will specify a voltage range for the RAM. Better yet, after picking a board, go to the product page and check the QVL (qualified vendor's list) for RAM suppliers. These lists are notoriously out of date and/or limited in scope, but as new as the i5 form factor is, that list should be current but not all inclusive. It doesn't get any easier does it?

A fan shouldn't be required for the RAM unless you're overclocking the dookie out of it. Lots of fans circulating the air inside your case will be sufficient.

I'll eyeball some motherboards and get back to you with my take. Do you have LOTS of money?

Gamerdude · 10-14-2009

to be honest no, not lookin to spend any more than like 150 VERY VERY MOST on mobo cheers again

moparfan · 10-14-2009

Kingston is fine but I'd recommend going with DDR3/1600 kit (4GB). For motherboard on the i5 I'd use the Gigabyte GA-P55-UD5. It's gotten good reviews and you SLI/Crossfire compatible. For the Q9550 I'd use the Asus P5P43TD Pro. Support DDR3 as well

10-14-2009	#1
Gamerdude Bronze Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 31 PC Experience: Beginner	Need a Mobo for these builds :D Hey there, building a new gaming pc, these are my two possibles: RAM: corsair 4gb (2x 2gb) DDR3 1333mhz xms3 memory kit Cl9 (9-9-9-24) CASE: Antec 902 Nine Hundred Two Black ATX Case - No PSU HDD: Western Digital WD5000AAKS 500GB SATAII 7200RPM 16MB Cache - OEM Caviar Blue OPTICAL DRIVE: Sony AD-7240S 24x DVD±RW DL & RAM Internal SATA Black Bare Drive - OEM CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 2.83GHz (FSB 1333MHz) Socket 775 L2 12MB Cache Retail Boxed Processor GRAPHICS CRD: HIS HD 4890 1GB GDDR5 Dual DVI HDTV Out PCI-E Graphics Card MOTHERBOARD: PSU: Corsair 550W VX Series PSU - 120mm Fan, 5 Year Warranty and RAM: corsair 4gb (2x 2gb) DDR3 1333mhz xms3 memory kit Cl9 (9-9-9-24) CASE: Antec 902 Nine Hundred Two Black ATX Case - No PSU HDD: Western Digital WD5000AAKS 500GB SATAII 7200RPM 16MB Cache - OEM Caviar Blue OPTICAL DRIVE: Sony AD-7240S 24x DVD±RW DL & RAM Internal SATA Black Bare Drive - OEM CPU:Intel Core i5 750 2.66GHz Socket LGA1156 8MB L3 Cache Retail Boxed Processor GRAPHICS CRD: HIS HD 4890 1GB GDDR5 Dual DVI HDTV Out PCI-E Graphics Card MOTHERBOARD: PSU: Corsair 550W VX Series PSU - 120mm Fan, 5 Year Warranty They are the same except for the different cpus, so far i hav not got a mobo, can any1 suggest to me good mobos for either or both of these builds? cheers

10-14-2009	#2
driver_ian Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Plymouth.England Posts: 2,240 PC Experience: to learn a little, I messed up a lot	Re: Need a Mobo for these builds :D Hi Gamerdude, I'll mark this as Open to encourage those who know to respond Thanks for your patience __________________ There's teamwork in Moderation.......I will always do my best to help. Prework

10-14-2009	#3
Cobracon Deceptively Clever CC&BW Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North of Hurricane Bay & South of Tornado Alley "Stuck-in-the-Middle", MS. Posts: 1,464 PC Experience: D'OH!! *&^%$#@!	Re: Need a Mobo for these builds :D 1st off, you're negating the advantage of speed offered by DDR3 RAM by buying CL9 (9-9-9-24) sticks. Look for CL7 (7-7-7-X). Low latency is more important than sheer speed (frequency). CL7 is more expensive than CL9 for that reason. __________________ "Have you scanned the RAM timings for Operator's Headspace?? Too much real estate between the audio collectors will block the connection which allows proper operation of your computer." *__Cobra* PCHF best helps those who best help themselves. *PC Guru you say.........? Are you suuuuure about that?* Last edited by Cobracon; 10-14-2009 at 06:31 PM.

10-14-2009	#4
Gamerdude Bronze Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 31 PC Experience: Beginner	Re: Need a Mobo for these builds :D ok then hows about Kingston 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333MHz HyperX Memory Kit CL7 1.5V? and also, do i need a fan/cooling system SPECIFICALLY for the ram? i dont do i? and also for the pc shud i go with windows 7 32 or 64 bit?

10-14-2009	#5
Cobracon Deceptively Clever CC&BW Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North of Hurricane Bay & South of Tornado Alley "Stuck-in-the-Middle", MS. Posts: 1,464 PC Experience: D'OH!! *&^%$#@!	Re: Need a Mobo for these builds :D You should be safe with any DDR3 RAM that's described as 'optimized' (or whatever word they choose) for i5 CPUs if you go that way. The newer DDR3 RAM operates @ a lower voltage than DDR3 RAM that's been out for a while. Your motherboard of choice will specify a voltage range for the RAM. Better yet, after picking a board, go to the product page and check the QVL (qualified vendor's list) for RAM suppliers. These lists are notoriously out of date and/or limited in scope, but as new as the i5 form factor is, that list should be current but not all inclusive. It doesn't get any easier does it? A fan shouldn't be required for the RAM unless you're overclocking the dookie out of it. Lots of fans circulating the air inside your case will be sufficient. I'll eyeball some motherboards and get back to you with my take. Do you have LOTS of money? __________________ "Have you scanned the RAM timings for Operator's Headspace?? Too much real estate between the audio collectors will block the connection which allows proper operation of your computer." *__Cobra* PCHF best helps those who best help themselves. *PC Guru you say.........? Are you suuuuure about that?*

10-14-2009	#7
moparfan Bronze Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Clover, SC Posts: 42 PC Experience: Experienced	Re: Need a Mobo for these builds :D Kingston is fine but I'd recommend going with DDR3/1600 kit (4GB). For motherboard on the i5 I'd use the Gigabyte GA-P55-UD5. It's gotten good reviews and you SLI/Crossfire compatible. For the Q9550 I'd use the Asus P5P43TD Pro. Support DDR3 as well __________________ Comments welcomed and appreciated so please rate post...Thanks and Good Luck

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