Kaveri build

[Swingline]

I've been wanting to build at least a new core (mobo, cpu, memory) for my computer for a while, but haven't been able to justify doing it.

 

Until a stupid power surge killed my main DIMM slots/damaged memory, so now it has become more of a necessity.

 

I've decided to carry over my case, PSU, optical drive, SSD, and Noctua C12P heatsink

 

Right now I'm looking at the

 

Gigabyte Sniper A88x

Kaveri 7850k

G.Skill Trident 2400mhz 8GB

 

I'm generally loyal to Asus, but the Sniper is cheaper than the top Asus A88x board, and I plan on going the USB audio route eventually.

 

For RAM, I know that the APU architecture loves speed, and that kit is only $120.

 

I don't really do anything with my computer that needs a lot of horsepower, hence the APU. The gaming I do do is mostly retro/retro-style stuff, so it will be fine.

 

Any comments to why or why not the components would be a good decision, or any suggestions on well-priced 8gb or 16gb RAM kits.

 

Current system is a PhenomII 955 on an Asus Crosshair III Formula with 4gb of Muskin RAM running at 6-5-5-15 1333mhz.

[Mo5]

Everything looks nice. You should also get quite an overclock (both APU and RAM) from that mobo and cooler combo

[Bloodyvalley]

That RAM is way too expensive. $80 is the max you should spend.

[beebskadoo]

That RAM is way too expensive. $80 is the max you should spend.

Kaveri can take advantage of higher frequency ram. there is a direct correlation between frequency and FPS.

[Mo5]

That RAM is way too expensive. $80 is the max you should spend.

you're right... you can get 2400MHz RAM for 60$ (http://pcpartpicker.com/part/kingston-memory-khx24c11t2k28x) or get something even faster for 90$ (http://pcpartpicker.com/part/geil-memory-gpw38gb2666c11dc)

[Swingline]

I guess I should mention that everything is coming from NCIX Canada.

 

Also, it seems like both the top Asus mobo and the Sniper need a bios update before accepting the Kaveri chip. Which is annoying.

[Altecice]

I guess I should mention that everything is coming from NCIX Canada.

 

Also, it seems like both the top Asus mobo and the Sniper need a bios update before accepting the Kaveri chip. Which is annoying.

 

Are you aware that you wont be able to to this without a supported CPU installed (unless is supports some for of direct flash from USB like the new ASUS boards do)

[Swingline]

Are you aware that you wont be able to to this without a supported CPU installed (unless is supports some for of direct flash from USB like the new ASUS boards do)

 

Yes, it's just something I hadn't really thought about until now. I saw another mention of BIOS version issues with the Sniper, then looked at the Asus website and all chips except Kaveri work on 0303, but Kaveri needs 0703. And it will be a while until the off the shelf boards have the new BIOS.

 

Also, NCIX screwed up on their page for the Asus A88X Pro, It shows the EZ BIOS update thing, but Asus' website does not, and you can easily see that the board physically lacks the button.

 

So I'm kind of at a stand still.

[Gottagame9000]

Aw man are you talking about the ASUS A88X-PLus / CSM? I really need a board that is micro (or smaller) that can take Kaveri or some other BIOS update w/o Richland APUs