So as the title suggests, I'm trying to build a new computer using the LGA1366 socket, my friend is selling his old computer for 150, so I'm snagging it for about that

It has an i7-920 @ stock w/ stock cooler
foxconn flamingblade GTI mobo http://www.foxconnchannel.com/Produc...U=en-us0000458
3x2gb trichannel ram @ 1600mhz
750 watt 80+ bronze corsair power supply
600 gb hdd @ 5200rpm
(GPU not worth noting because I'm tossing it the second I buy it)
Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811103026 with full fans

I'm going to add a ssd and a 280x to it, though idk if PCI 3.0 is compatible with PCI 2.0 w/o performance loss.

Everything in working order, but I guess I have a few questions as I've always bought complete desktops/laptops, Can I upgrade the ram to 2x4gb and not have any performance issues or would I need 3x4gb? Also would a better cooler help elongate the life of the i7 due to OC'ing?


I'm buying this for parts, mainly the power supply, hdd (minor but w/e) and the case and accessories. Once the mobo/cpu die I'm going to replace them with a FX-8320 w/ some tbd mobo.