New Build any input?

[MonkeyBlitch]

Hi, I'm considering this build and advice or changes is much appreciated. I checked the MSI website and it lists 1600 DDR3 is supported but on newegg its 1333 DDR3 standard so will it support it? Thanks


G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBNQ - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231193

Intel Core i7 920 2.66GHz LGA 1366 Quad-Core Processor Model BX80601920 - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115202

MSI X58 Platinum LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813130216

CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139006

SAPPHIRE 100244L Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102775

[shadowpr]

I would get a triple channel kit: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...nd&Order=PRICE

I can't really suggest one since it's still new technology. I know that the i7 mb were having trouble with some ram and the voltages.

You could also probably drop the psu down a bit. 750 would be overkill for that setup.

[MonkeyBlitch]

Thanks, any more thoughts????

I need to order in a few hours!!!!

[shadowpr]

Only other thoughts would be that I would probably go with a proven technology of the core 2 duo.

But if you do go i7, then post back with your thoughts on it.

[MonkeyBlitch]

Ok I did change the PSU and ordered different memory. Well I am coming up from a Intel Core 2 Duo, the i7 is incredibly fast. I installed Vista X64 and it runs so smooth windows pop up instantly in about a second. The CPU runs cool around 37%, I don't have any case fans installed aswell. Since this has hyper threading it shows 8 Cores in Device Manager. So far no problems first boot up worked flawless. The bottle neck I see is the hard drive at 7200rpm.

[shadowpr]

Thanks for posting back.

HD have been the real bottleneck for a while.