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I am pausing to ask some questions on the MSI forum about the RAM choice. It's not on the approved listing, (they only have a handful of 16GB modules approved) so I just need to find out of that RAM configuration and model will probably work. It's dual channel, but I have yet to read anything where quad channel RAM actually performs better than dual channel except in benchmarking.
I ordered the parts below to build a new desktop. Unfortunately, the power switch on the SilverStone case was broken. I picked up a Corsair Carbide Series Air 540 cube case as a replacement. The micro atx motherboard looks small in the Corsair case, but I really like the layout. Cable management is a breeze, airflow is good, fans are quiet, and there is lots of room. The only downside is the size. The case looks as big as a mini-fridge sitting under my desk.
ASUS H97M-E/CSM LGA 1150 Intel H97 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
^ Nice! Buying good hardware means you can do a refresh instead of a complete rebuild...
I just ordered a refresh for my desktop i5 that is four years old (new, larger SSD for OS and a 2x8GB RAM kit to bring it from 8GB to 16).
In terms of the workstation build I mentioned above, I am just working out some memory issues before purchasing. I am trying to figure out if the memory controller in the 5820K can handle a 4x16GB RAM kit or if I need to go 8x8 to reach 64GB RAM.
^ Nice! Buying good hardware means you can do a refresh instead of a complete rebuild...
I just ordered a refresh for my desktop i5 that is four years old (new, larger SSD for OS and a 2x8GB RAM kit to bring it from 8GB to 16).
In terms of the workstation build I mentioned above, I am just working out some memory issues before purchasing. I am trying to figure out if the memory controller in the 5820K can handle a 4x16GB RAM kit or if I need to go 8x8 to reach 64GB RAM.
The 5820k has had success with 128Gb of ram(8*16gb) Here is a link proving that. Does the Intel i7-5820K support 128GB ram? ? vDrone
You should be just wine with 4 16gb stick with upgradability(new words FTW) to 8 sticks with the right motherboard.
The 5820k has had success with 128Gb of ram(8*16gb) Here is a link proving that. Does the Intel i7-5820K support 128GB ram? ? vDrone
You should be just wine with 4 16gb stick with upgradability(new words FTW) to 8 sticks with the right motherboard.
Thanks, I saw that article and also a few other people posting system specs where they had a 4x16GB setup with the 5820.
the 5820 is only rated for 64GB of RAM, and since I need stability (a crash after 20 hours of data processing would be a real setback) I will probably limit it to 64GB. Plus, 128GB just seems rediculous, unless I am creating a RAMdrive, in which case I want at least 500GB .
On the Intel forum, no response to my 4x16 query...
Just received the refresh stuff for my desktop (not the i7 build above, that comes tomorrow).
16GB of RAM in a set of 2x8 (up from 8) and a 250GB Samsung 850 SSD (to replace the current 120GB SSD). I plan to re-install W7 fresh on the 250GB and then re-install all my programs, etc... I virtualized the current 120GB drive and have it bootable in VirtualBox so if I need to check anything or grab an ini file or a configuration, etc., I can just get it from the VM. I plan on keeping the original 120GB OS drive for a little while, but will probably re-purpose it for something, so having the VM of the drive is nice.
I just need to remember to arrange my desktop icons by "penis".
I transplanted my computer into its new case yesterday. Just have a couple odds and ends to finish the project:
- install USB 3.0 19-pin to USB 2.0 adapter so that I can use the USB ports on the top of the case
- replace SATA cables with right angle SATA cables. The old case had the drive interfaces toward the MB front side, and I used straight SATA connector cables. This one puts them toward the back side and pretty close to the case wall. I want to eliminate the pressure on the connectors.
- a prettier fan hub solution than the cheesy molex-to-fan header extenders that I slapped in there from my parts bin.
The case is much more open now since the cables are all behind the motherboard tray instead of in front of it. Case design has come a long way for thermal and cable management. I've got two 140's in front and a 120 on the bottom pushing air in, and two 140s on top and the CPU cooler 120 pushing it out. I figure all in all it's a positive pressure situation inside the case so I'll see if the dust stays out. There's a spot to add another 140mm fan to push air in on the bottom if it still gets dusty inside.
The sound quality from the 140 and 120 fans is much nicer than the previous 120 and 80 fans. I don't think the case is too much quieter though.
As always, replacing the disk drive was a breeze. New drive in, restore from my Windows server, and Bob's my uncle.
Coolermaster insisted I use the wrong standoffs on a 2011-v3 board to mount the Hyper212evo, I may need to remove the cooler later and clean up the excess/messy thermal paste resulting from having to remove the heatsink several times...
MSI for giving me a effed up and incomplete diagram of the memory channels. I have since moved the four sticks of RAM to the 1, 2, 3, 4 slots to the left of the CPU and they all register as a total of 64GB. In 1, 3, 5, 7 as directed by MSI (kind of, lacking documentation), I saw 49GB of RAM.
Installing W7Pro now.
I only have the 256GB SSD in right now for the OS and programs. Later, will add a 2TB spinning platter drive and probably a 500GB M.2 drive (some of my programs prefer a super fast cache).
This case is awesome. VERY well thought out and put together. It's big, but it does not disappoint. Will probably pick up two more 120mm fans for the top fan cage that is just filtered venting right now.
Seated it in multiple PCI slots and the fan spins but the computer does not see it (device manager). Can't install drivers for it, etc.
It IS passing basic VGA adapter signal, so I have limited video resolutions, etc. I RMA'd with Newegg and they rushed the replacement out to me for delivery Tuesday.
I will let this one stay in the machine until the new one arrives, getting windows updates done, etc.
Currently weighing my options for the next couple of years. My current build (listed below) is doing just fine. Since I don't really game, the capability hasn't been tested. But, with buying a MBP at some point this year, I may have the urge to have my desktop dual boot. So, Hackintosh-compatible. Not that I'll have any money to spend after buying Apple. The other option is to upgrade piecemeal. The graphics card is long overdue for an update, and I'd like to have something that will do HDMI or DisplayPort in two or three outputs. I need to replace the 8GB of RAM that's failed (apparently). I need to clear out space on the main SSD drive, or go bigger. I want to increase the capacity and reliability of the secondary drives. I also want a backup solution for multiple computers, which is obviously another project altogether.
2500K, stock. Cooled by either a H100i or H110i.
8GB (4GBx2) G-Skill Ripjaws 10666
Samsung 840 120GB main drive
Seagate 1.5TB secondary drive (hang in there!)
WD? 1TB backup drive
Radeon HD 6570 running two Acer H236HL BID
I think maybe the focus should be upgrading the main drive, backup box, then Hackintosh?
stogie: i would rotate the orientation around for the SSD so the wires can be tucked behind for a cleaner look
I hear you, it would look cleaner. I prefer to be able to get to the data/power connections as needed though, without having to remove the other case cover. Since we are only talking about a small bit of data/power cable, I don't think the airflow is hampered much. There is now also a 2TB spinning platter drive on the bottom tray.
Originally Posted by maharajamd
I noticed that too. Also all that wasted space. Positive or negative air pressure Stogie?
Airflow is as follows:
-Arrows are 120mm fans showing flow direction
-The two boxes at the top are spaces for 120-140mm fans. I may add them in later blowing fresh air into the top pf the case (or removing air.
One nice bonus to the large air volume is that it allows for a larger secondary heat sink (aka the air volume).
I didn't, the "3 bar" was a joke. I have no idea what the air pressure is inside the case, nor do i really care! 10 minutes at full load and the processor cores never got above 57C. That's all I care about.
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is awesome. VERY well thought out and put together. It's big, but it does not disappoint. Will probably pick up two more 120mm fans for the top fan cage that is just filtered venting right now.
