Hello all
I’m looking to build a new computer for video editing, I will be mainly using Adobe CS5 (Premiere Pro and After Effects), editing HD footage and compositing work.
Unfortunately the last time I built a computer was about 6 years ago and technology has changed considerably since then!
Nonetheless, I have decided to go with the following:
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I’ve been doing some research on the i7 chipset and noticed that I may have issues with the RAM that I would like to discuss (In total there will be 12GB of RAM using up all six memory banks).
By reading other posts I have discovered that it may be a massive PITA to get this stuff running stable at 1600MHz due to stresses on the IMC. Another problem is I don’t really want to OC the CPU from the get go and was wondering if it would be possible to get the RAM up to 1600MHz with just the memory multiplier and QPI?
If that’s not possible, could I get it running stable with the RAM set at 1333MHz?
I’ve also considered using three sticks of 4GB (better tha 6x2GB?) but it appears to push the price up quite a bit
If anyone could offer any advice it would be greatly appreciated!

I’m looking to build a new computer for video editing, I will be mainly using Adobe CS5 (Premiere Pro and After Effects), editing HD footage and compositing work.
Unfortunately the last time I built a computer was about 6 years ago and technology has changed considerably since then!
Nonetheless, I have decided to go with the following:
Quote:
CPU: Intel i7-950 COOLER: Noctua NH-D14 MOBO: Asus P6X58D-E RAM: G.Skill Eco Series 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600MHz 7-8-7-24 -- (x3 / 12GB total) STORAGE: 4 x Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB (Raid 10) GFX: Gigabyte GTX 460 OC 1GB GDDR5 OC Edition |
By reading other posts I have discovered that it may be a massive PITA to get this stuff running stable at 1600MHz due to stresses on the IMC. Another problem is I don’t really want to OC the CPU from the get go and was wondering if it would be possible to get the RAM up to 1600MHz with just the memory multiplier and QPI?
If that’s not possible, could I get it running stable with the RAM set at 1333MHz?
I’ve also considered using three sticks of 4GB (better tha 6x2GB?) but it appears to push the price up quite a bit

If anyone could offer any advice it would be greatly appreciated!