Core components upgrade feedback

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Spetsdod

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Looking at upgrading my current C2D E6600 finally.

LG 22X Super Multi DVD Writer Black SATA Model GH22 LightScribe Support - Retail
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2000 (PC3 16000) Desktop Memory Model F3-16000CL9D-4GBRH - Retail x 2
Intel BOXDP55KG LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Intel Core i7 860 Lynnfield 2.8GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80605I7860 - Retail

Works out to about $810 with shipping (to Alaska).

I will be reusing my case, PSU (just upgraded - I can't remember what it is but should be fine), video card (GTX285), monitor (HP 2405H). Currently running Win7Ultimate, and have Win7Pro ordered for when it comes out.

Any thoughts?
 
Board is serious overpriced.

suggestions

MSI P55-GD65 $160 - High marks by all the reviews, I have seen. Also supports crossfire and sli.
MSI P55-CD53 $120 - Cheapest ATX board with good marks for the OC Gene and onboard power button
GIGABYTE GA-P55-UD4P $170 Gigabyte best board for value for money with crossfire and sli support .
 
I've had absolutely nothing but bad luck with anything MSI. Motherboards, video cards. I just don't go there. The difference between $160 and $210 for the mobo is inconsequential for me, and I have used Intel boards for my past 4 builds and I love them. I don't OC, so that isn't a problem to me.

I looked at the X58, but it is $30 more and I can't see any clearcut advantage to it. I like all the features I see on the P55. Can you demonstrate a good value in the X58 over the P55?

Thanks for the input.
 
if you are not overclocking, you don't need 2000 memory. 1600 would be fine.
 
He's not talking about timing, just that you don't need high speed memory since you're not overclocking. Heck, 1600MHz is not even remotely required for stock clocks.
 
I know he isn't talking about timing.

I was asking which of the two would be better 7 or 8? For $5, does it really matter?
 
... but theoretically, yes, lower timings are better. ...and for $5 more, might as well. BTW, for stock speeds, all you need is DDR3-1066 or 1366.

Even if you're not OC'ing, I find better quality in Gigabyte and Asus boards over Intel. Hell, even the Intel engineers I know don't use Intel boards at home, lol. Intel boards are typically overpriced, IMO.
 
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