Help chose ram for i7 build

[Boostage]

I just bought a d0 stepping 920 along with this board

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128374&Tpk=GA-EX58-UD4P

I am now looking for ram. I want 12gigs what is the best brand/model for Overclocking? this board only supports up to 1333mhz if that helps. I want to get as close as possible to 4ghz.

 

[HardwareGuru]

No it doesn't man. It supports up to DDR3 2100+ RAM. Get these G. Skill 6GB DDR3

 

[vertigomhs]

that board supports more than 1333mhz, and in order to get to 4ghz on an i7 you're going to need at least 1600mhz ram.

Also any set of ram should be fine, just get a reputable brand like corsair, g skill, etc.

also ram with low voltages are usually a plus when it comes to OCing the ram.

 

[4LC4PON3]

how do you know if u get a d0 stepping. i want to build an i7 but i dont know how to look for that.

Model #: BX80601920
Item #: N82E16819115202

 

[vertigomhs]

how do you know if u get a d0 stepping. i want to build an i7 but i dont know how to look for that.

Model #: BX80601920
Item #: N82E16819115202

to answer your question, S-Spec has to be SLBEJ for it to be D0, C0 is SLBCH.

 

[burningrave101]

If you want to spend a little more on RAM to get tighter timings and more overclocking headroom then get these Mushkin Redlines. They're rated at 6-7-6-18 and will do 2000Mhz+.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226050