The best motherboard for i7 3770k and for simulating desire

B

babakflame

New Member
Dear Buddies
Hi
I am trying to find the best motherboard for i7 3770k and I want to build a system for a 3 dimensional numerical simulation in the field of mechanical engineering. I want to run a C++ code on this computer for a long time (at least for 3 weeks continuously). i am wandering between intel DZ77RE and Asus P8Z77-V Premium.
Which one is better for my case?:rolleyes: Any useful hint is appreciated.:)
My choice is open for better motherboards.
Regards
Bobi
 
Last edited:
For the 3770K I would probably actually suggest the Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD5H, but if I was going to buy an i7 tomorrow I'd get a 4770K and a GA-Z87X-UD5H, just because it's newer.
 
If you are looking at 3 week long data crunch sessions I would look at Xeons and ECC RAM. If you are for sure on the i7 then I agree with Spirit. Just be sure to have adequate cooling
 
Dear Buddies
Hi
If I use overclocking of CPU. How much can I raise the frequency of CPU (From 3.9 GH)?
Does It cause changes on my cooling system?
I mean should I use cpu fans or coolers?
And If I do not employ overclocking; then which cooling system should I use?
And Does anybody has experience about Asus MotherBoards VS. Intel Extreme Series (DZ77RE-75) ?
And whar ECC RAMs ? For instance Corsair 8GB 1600 is ECC?
Regards
Bobi
 
Last edited:
Dear Buddies
Hi
If I use overclocking of CPU. How much can I raise the frequency of CPU (From 3.9 GH)?

Depends on the chip and cooling solution you go with.

Does It cause changes on my cooling system?

More heat is generated by increasing the voltage and speed so yes a new cooling solution is probably needed.

I mean should I use cpu fans or coolers?

All in one water cooling solutions are very cheap and offer high performance to dollar value.

And If I do not employ overclocking; then which cooling system should I use?

Cooler Master makes some good but cheap coolers around the $20 mark. The Hyper 212 is a good choice.

And Does anybody has experience about Asus MotherBoards VS. Intel Extreme Series (DZ77RE-75) ?

Intel boards are decent but do not offer the features like an Asus board would provide. You are better off with an Asus.

And whar ECC RAMs ? For instance Corsair 8GB 1600 is ECC?

The ram must be marked as ECC. ECC is error correcting and checking and is usually used in environments where zero downtime is required.

Regards
Bobi
 
Plenty of RAM (16GB min), an SSD and a nice HT Intel CPU.

What software will you be using to accelerate?
 
Okedokey said:
Plenty of RAM (16GB min), an SSD and a nice HT Intel CPU.

What software will you be using to accelerate?
Click to expand...

16gig min? that's completely rubbish, 8gig is more than enough, nothing utilises all that RAM, I know since I have 16gb and it's a complete waste
 
Turbo10 said:
16gig min? that's completely rubbish, 8gig is more than enough, nothing utilises all that RAM, I know since I have 16gb and it's a complete waste
Click to expand...

Have you ever used Premiere Pro ? It will destroy 8GB in a flash.

Ever used Audition to edit music? 8GB, not enough.

Run VM or have a RAM disk. 8GB not enough.

Hes doing triangulations essentially. 3D simulations without the VGA output. Therefore not GPU. CPU and RAM dependent. If you're building a uni project get the higher amount of RAM and relax your memory leakage worries.

The more the better in many many accelerated applications.

Plenty of high end uses where 8GB is simply not enough.
 
Last edited:
Okedokey said:
Have you ever used Premiere Pro ? It will destroy 8GB in a flash.

Ever used Audition to edit music? 8GB, not enough.

Run VM or have a RAM disk. 8GB not enough.

Hes doing triangulations essentially. 3D simulations without the VGA output. Therefore not GPU. CPU and RAM dependent. The more the better in many many accelerated applications.

Plenty of high end uses where 8GB is simply not enough.
Click to expand...

I apologise, I thought he was just looking for a gaming rig, didn't read properly :P
In that case, 16gb+ low latency high speed RAM then!
 
Turbo10 said:
I apologise, I thought he was just looking for a gaming rig, didn't read properly :P
In that case, 16gb+ low latency high speed RAM then!
Click to expand...

Its all good.

It is only in the last few years since people have not been saying 4GB is more than you'll ever need. 8GB is fine for most indeed, but it doesn't take long to max that. Windows 7 is designed to take as much RAM as necessary. Other so called 'leaner' operating systems sometimes overcommit on memory addressses in the hope that at no stage will they all be required at once - as this would result in a bluescreen.

RAM is pretty cheap, getting 4 x 4GB DDR3 isn't hard.
 
16GB (4x4GB) cost me about 70 quid a year ago. It may even be cheaper now.

2x8GB would probably be about 100 quid or so.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top