I'd like to ask a question of those that are in the know when it comes to overclocking. I'd look at the 2700K 3.5Ghz LGA1155 chip to start with, and I'd be pairing it with an Asus P8P67 Pro board. What are the limitations in terms of overclocking headroom (assuming cooling is no issue)? I'd really like to acheive 4.8Ghz if possible, I'd also like quite a lot of RAM in the machine and since it's so cheap I'm tempted to spec for 16GB if I can get away with it. So how is this going to limit my overclocking capability?The RAM I had in mind was G.Skill Ripjaws Z 16GB DDR3 PC3-1700 C9 2133Mhz.. and it comes as a set of 4x4GB modules. Is having a RAM configuration like this going to limit my overclocking potential? If so, how will it and what would I need to do to get a fair amount of RAM and a high overclock? I have read on here about memory controllers getting overworked due to the number of slots in use, so if I were to get simply 2x4GB modules and have 8GB instead, would that make things better?Opinions and views welcomed....ThanksCraig

I'd like to ask a question of those that are in the know when it comes to overclocking. I'd look at the 2700K 3.5Ghz LGA1155 chip to start with, and I'd be pairing it with an Asus P8P67 Pro board. What are the limitations in terms of overclocking headroom (assuming cooling is no issue)? I'd really like to acheive 4.8Ghz if possible, I'd also like quite a lot of RAM in the machine and since it's so cheap I'm tempted to spec for 16GB if I can get away with it. So how is this going to limit my overclocking capability?The RAM I had in mind was G.Skill Ripjaws Z 16GB DDR3 PC3-1700 C9 2133Mhz.. and it comes as a set of 4x4GB modules. Is having a RAM configuration like this going to limit my overclocking potential? If so, how will it and what would I need to do to get a fair amount of RAM and a high overclock? I have read on here about memory controllers getting overworked due to the number of slots in use, so if I were to get simply 2x4GB modules and have 8GB instead, would that make things better?Opinions and views welcomed....ThanksCraig

That RAM will be decent for OC'ing. I'd go for something like the Dominator GT from Corsair.Go for the ASUS P8P67 Deluxe. Not the PRO. Deluxe has a few more features for just a tiny bit more expensive.

With Sandy Bridge RAM has much less effect on overclocking ability of the CPU. Get some decent 1800MHz dual channel RAM, preferably 1.5v, and you'll be set.

Zach is correct o/cing the SB no longer involves the FSB it involves the cpu multiplier (the FSB remains the same) and hence the speed of the RAM will have less impact. That is to say that RAM speed (in most cases) is a function of the FSB its speed effects are less apparent in the Sandy Bridge cpu's.RegardspH