Asus Sabertooth X79 compatible components

[cma6]

I went into a computer shop today with a list of components researched for a new system. The system builder raised several issues and suggested I join this Forum to help get answers before he starts to build the system.
My key components:

Case: COOLER MASTER HAF 932 Advanced Blue Edition

Noctua NH-D14-2011 Dual Radiator Cooler with PWM fans, LGA2011 only

2 X Intel 510 Series (Elm Crest) SSDSC2MH120A2K5 2.5" 120GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) in RAID 1 setup.

ASUS Sabertooth X79 TUF Motherboard - ATX, Socket R (LGA2011),

Intel i7 3930K processor $599.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116492

Geil 16gb 1866mHz RAM $ 129.99

The 3 questions raised:
1) Will the Noctua fan work with the mobo?

2) Will the Geil RAM work with the mobo? (NewEgg describes the RAM differently: "G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB".)

3) My system builder says to avoid RAID 1 as it is tricky.
Since the system will be Windows 7 x64 Professional, can I use Windows 7 image backup of C: (the above Intel SSD) or else use a 3rd-party image backup of C: and so get by with only 1 SSD for my primary HD?

 

[TB13]

1. Yes the Noctua will work with that motherboard
2. The RAM also should work, but be careful with clearance because of the size of that cooler
3. I'm not sure...

Hope that helps!

 

[Tsumi]

What Geil RAM? The key thing with that massive cooler is to get something that is low profile, especially since 2011 has RAM slots on both sides of the CPU, not just one side.

As for RAID 1, that is the easiest thing ever to set up, if you have two identical hard drives. All RAID 1 really does is make two hard drives have the exact same content.

 

[cma6]

Thanks to TB13 and Tsumi for helpful replies. The recommended RAM:
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1866 (PC3 14900) Desktop Memory Model F3-14900CL9Q-16GBXL
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231456
(Is G.SKILL the same as Geil?)

The Noctua is definite OK with the mobo and the RAM.
The only question is if the G.SKILL RAM is compatible with the mobo.

 

[magoo]

If you want 1866 RAM, and are sold on red color, AND worried about the height of the RAM coolers with your heat sink.......

I'd buy two sets of these: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233240

 

[DooKey]

Thanks to TB13 and Tsumi for helpful replies. The recommended RAM:
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1866 (PC3 14900) Desktop Memory Model F3-14900CL9Q-16GBXL
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231456
(Is G.SKILL the same as Geil?)

The Noctua is definite OK with the mobo and the RAM.
The only question is if the G.SKILL RAM is compatible with the mobo.

The G.Skill RAM is compatible per ASUS compatibility list at their website. I run that same RAM with no probs on my P9X79 WS board.

 

[cma6]

Thanks to DooKey and magoo. I guess I'll stick with the G.Skill.