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Arclight · 05-21-10, 06:12 AM

Well, there's more to it than that; the 8xx runs on different socket, same as i5. Only the i7 9xx runs on LGA1366, which offers some benefits such as triple-channel (theoretical benefit, mind you. Actual gain going from dual- to triple-channel memory is minimal afaik).

In short, they require different motherboards.

For memory, Kingston is always solid. Good speed, good price, lifetime warranty without strings attached. Fill up half the slots at first (probably 2x2GB or 3x2GB for triple-channel). Can always double it later, if you need more for some reason.

Sea Sonic makes excellent PSUs, though a bit pricey. They also build units for other companies. For example, my Corsair was built by Sea Sonic.

For graphics, I'd say either HD5xxx or GTX4xx. Gets you DX11 (with Win7). Makes it more future-proof, developers are already releasing games for it.

05-21-10, 06:12 AM	#7
Arclight Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of windmills, tulips, wooden shoes and cheese. Lots of cheese. Posts: 8,467 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 10	Well, there's more to it than that; the 8xx runs on different socket, same as i5. Only the i7 9xx runs on LGA1366, which offers some benefits such as triple-channel (theoretical benefit, mind you. Actual gain going from dual- to triple-channel memory is minimal afaik). In short, they require different motherboards. For memory, Kingston is always solid. Good speed, good price, lifetime warranty without strings attached. Fill up half the slots at first (probably 2x2GB or 3x2GB for triple-channel). Can always double it later, if you need more for some reason. Sea Sonic makes excellent PSUs, though a bit pricey. They also build units for other companies. For example, my Corsair was built by Sea Sonic. For graphics, I'd say either HD5xxx or GTX4xx. Gets you DX11 (with Win7). Makes it more future-proof, developers are already releasing games for it. __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.