[Overclock] New i7 Build Help!

[baron5]

Is it safe to say I'd get the d0 stepping (aka it's been out long enough) from NewEgg? Or should I got to a Fry's like 30-45 mins away in Dallas to make sure I get the right stepping for a better OC?

As for steppings I'm not sure what you will get, i think it's just luck atm I'm afraid, but from people that have owned both there has been no significant changes or any for that matter that affect overclocks.

 

[mnelson07]

Any opinions on the heatsink?

TRUE-120 vs CoolerMaster V8

After I buy the adapter for the TRUE for an i7, they are a very similar price.

 

[Slaymate]

The True is the better cooler.

 

[Hefemeister]

+1 on the TRUE

 

[philbar71]

the true definitely. or if you had the cash left over you could do some sick water cooling.

and if you got the money to spare i would get this ram,

Newegg.com - OCZ Platinum 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1800 (PC3 14400) Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory

and yes the silverstone PSU you allready have should suffice.