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Posted: Tue, 17th Mar 2009 08:41 Post subject: i7 Hardware Advice	Quick Quote Quote

Hey guys! Need some help for i7 motherboards. Looking for something not too crazy, something to be able to overclock the CPU. Also what cooling solutions are available for the i7? The Tuniq Tower served me fantastically for the last 3 years with my C2D, so looking for something similar for the i7. Also, what DDR3 memory would you recommend? Looking for either 6GB (3x2GB) or 8GB (2x4GB). Thanks in advance. My IMDb Ratings \| Fix NFOHump Cookies \| Hide Users / Threads \| Embedded Content (Videos/GIFs/Twitter/Reddit) \| The Derps Collection Death smiles at us all; all we can do is smile back.

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Posted: Tue, 17th Mar 2009 08:53 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

Well for one mate, ditch the 8GB (2x4GB) idea. The new i7 platform works on triple-channel so you'll be kicking yourself in the ass with a 2-stick setup. Aim for 6GB (3x2) or 12GB (3x4) .. and anything by G.Skill will be golden!

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Posted: Tue, 17th Mar 2009 09:12 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

Cheers, 6GB it is. Wow, I see everyone overclocks their i7s to 4GHz! drool Me wants too My IMDb Ratings \| Fix NFOHump Cookies \| Hide Users / Threads \| Embedded Content (Videos/GIFs/Twitter/Reddit) \| The Derps Collection Death smiles at us all; all we can do is smile back.

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Posted: Tue, 17th Mar 2009 09:20 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

Just like the 45nm C2Ds, mate, they clock like bastards! I'm due for another hardware refresh in about 6months or so .. and an i7/6GB combo is what I'm going for too ^_^

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Posted: Wed, 18th Mar 2009 01:06 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

Go for a TRUE 120 for the heatsink. There is none better. I got the black one, with a push+pull setup. 35c idle, 50c full load. Core i7 920 @ 3.8Ghz \| 6GB OCZ DDR3 8-8-8-24 @ 1600mhz \| eVga x58 Mobo \| 2 x eVga GTX 460 SLI \| Intel X25-M + 3x Seagate + WD Black = 2.75TB \| X-Fi Titanium \| PCP&C Silencer 750 \| G15 KB \| G5 Mouse \| G35 Headset \| Z-5500 Digital \| Samsung T260HD

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Posted: Wed, 18th Mar 2009 01:26 Post subject:

Well, if you don't want anything too pricey but that allows a decent overclock, I would go with one of these two:
http://enthusiast.hardocp.com/article.html?art=MTYwMCwxLCxoZW50aHVzaWFzdA==
http://enthusiast.hardocp.com/article.html?art=MTYxOCwxLCxoZW50aHVzaWFzdA==

Heard some good things about these them.

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Posted: Wed, 18th Mar 2009 01:54 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

Thanks guys! Will check some reviews on these boards tomorrow. Not going to buy the new parts till April, so more are welcome. U69, by True 120 you mean the one by Thermalright, yes? I was looking into this: http://www.thermalright.com/new_a_page/product_page/cpu/u120ex-1366rt/product_cpu_cooler_1366rt.html My IMDb Ratings \| Fix NFOHump Cookies \| Hide Users / Threads \| Embedded Content (Videos/GIFs/Twitter/Reddit) \| The Derps Collection Death smiles at us all; all we can do is smile back.

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Posted: Thu, 19th Mar 2009 00:38 Post subject:

iNatan wrote:

Thanks guys!

Will check some reviews on these boards tomorrow. Not going to buy the new parts till April, so more are welcome. Smile

That's the one.

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