New Build : p9x79 Deluxe + G.SKILL Ripjaws Z Series 64GB

[fdd]

Hello guys!

I am about to build a new rig and I need 64 gb of RAM, mainly for 3D sculpting/modeling/rendering, high res photoshopping and whatnot.

The rig I had in mind would go as follow:

-Asus P9x79 Deluxe. http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16813131799

-G Skill 64gb RipjawZ http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16820231523

-GPU - Asus GTX 680 4GB

-Corsair 1200W PSU

-CPU 3930K Hexacore + Corsair H110 Watercooler block.

So my questions are:

1) Is this build ok for its intented purposes? (I arlready have the GPU, PSU and Cooler block)


2) Memory timings are a bit overwhelming: Can I run this rig at maximum clock speed with XMP profile 1 or 2 and not get BSODs? I can't find some recent benchmarks on memory stress tests with 64gb kits, could anybody here share some insight as to if I will see a practical difference with this kit and memory running at 1666 (for example).

3) I read in another thread that OC the CPU is sometimes required for memory to operate at that speed. Will my cooler do? Will I damage my CPU? I can't seem to find definitive info on this, some say it's fine, some say it's not. Stability is a priority here.

Thank you very much in advance and hope I am not asking something too obvious, I did my best to research and search the forums but I rather ask before shelling another 2K.

Hope to hear from you guys soon!

[Tradesman]

Think the only mobo that's certified for this set is the Rampage Extreme, though some have been able to run this set on your mobo with a strong 3930K OCed, while others have had to drop to 2133 (sort of whether you get a 'good' or 'strong' 3930K....You will need to OC the CPU some and prob have to adjust the VCCSA and IMC voltage (that will depend on the state of the current BIOS)

[fdd]

Thx for the info Tradesman. I just noticed there is a certified 64gb kit, slightly cheaper and slower. I'll settle for safety (I dont plan on doing much O.C) . This is the kit F3-17000CL11Q2-64GBZLD http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16820231525

[Tradesman]

That's a good set also, with 64GB, doubt if you'll notice the loss of bandwidth from 2400 to 2133, think you'll be more than happy