Setting up MSI 870U-G55 Phenom II X6 1055T, add memory, SSD & HDD?

My friend is setting up a new computer MSI 870U-G55 Phenom II X6 1055T, adding memory, SSD & Win7 Pro Questions.
Parts purchased at Fry's in Las Vegas 1 day sales in the past few weeks cost in (BOLD) local sales tax not shown. Can't believe the low prices. Links provided are to more details. Some links are to NewEgg as more technical info is provided than Frys website.
MSI 870U-G55 AMD 770 AM3 USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard ($60)
http://www.msi.com/product/mb/870U-G55.html
AMD Phenom™ II X6 1055T
HDT55TFBGRBOX Socket AM3 ($129)
DDR3 4GB 1600MHz CORSAIR VENGEAN CMZ4GX3M1A1600C9 x 2 ($76 Total) 1.5v
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233141&Tpk=N82E16820233141
64GB SSDNow V100 SATA 2 2.5 Desktop Bundle - SV100S2D/64GRZ
Mfr: KINGSTON Model: SV100S2D/64GRZ ($65)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820139418&Tpk=SV100S2D%2f64GZ
HITACHI 1TB SERIAL ATA/300 7200RPM 32MB BUFFER HARD DRIVE - 0F10383 BARE/BULK x 2
He already has these used.
600w coolmax pw supply
Coolmaster Elite 430 , with 1 120mm fans (3 at 40cfm)
Wants to add 8GB memory and thinking of using some memory as a ram drive or ?
1. He can get CORSAIR XMS 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMX8GX3M2A1600C9 Fry's $60 1.65v
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145324&Tpk=CMX8GX3M2A1600C9
The 2 memory sticks he has already 4GB 1600MHz CORSAIR VENGEAN above are not a matched Dual Channel Kit and are 1.5v. These here are Dual Channel Kit and 1.65v
Will this work or do you have other suggestions? Have read Sticky "AMD64 systems and memory - please read" from 30 August 09.
AMD Athlon II X3 & X4 and Phenom II CPUs support a maximum 1333mhz memory speed. Does this also apply to Phenom II X6
2. Plans to used the 2 1 TB HITACHI drives in a raid configuration. Which Raid configuration would you suggest?.
3. Win7pro on 40gb partition SSD, 20 gb partition for coreldraw and firefox, thunderbird.
All other programs and data on pair of Hitachi 1tb each7200rpm 32 buffer. Swap file on HDD or maybe memory ram drive if possible. Any suggestions pro-con etc?
4. Needs dual monitor GPU with fan for 23"asus led, and 19 inch lcd and keep the cost low $60 - $80 or so. Suggestions.
Regards and thanks if anyone can help and or provide links to more info.
Jimmy
Signature shows my older slow P4 system. Personally I recently got a used Custom Core 2 Dual E6750 from a Grad Student.

A couple more details:
I have hybrid sleep disabled in Windows.
I get the same result whether the Wakeup Event (in BIOS) is set to BIOS or OS.
BIOS is updated to most recent, ver 1.2

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I purchased this CPU/Mobo bundle from NewEgg recently and am having a hard time getting anything to work. Here are the components I am using:
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New computer MSI NF750-G55

Hello All,
Just received a new shipment and the computer is not passing POST, Details as follows...
(oops) AMD Phenom II x6 1090T
MSI NF750-G55 BIOS default no software installed yet...
GSkill 4x4GB DDR3 1333
CoolMax 500w +3.3 30A +12v1 18A +12v2 16A -12v 1A 12v 380W
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Getting post to the Checking vRam and it freezes, no input after that recognized. Computer is new, I have tried with just 1 dimm installed (yes in the correct spot) and also with only the CPU, PSU, and keyboard connected. All fail at that point. Post code 008F reads at that point.
Any additional info will be given at request.

Check the BIOS chip, as you need at least BIOS 7578v13 for that CPU.
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It may also be the memory you use, try 1 el-cheapo stick and see if it posts.
And last, if you PSU is this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817159062&Tpk=CoolMax%20500w
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MOVED: MSI Nf750-G55 Epp/E.M.P/SLI support?

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Does the Nf750-G55 support EPP/X.M.P?
It definately does not support XMP Overclocking Profiles (they are for Intel Platforms only). You modules do not have EPP Memory Overclocking Profiles (NVIDIA Chipset Platforms).
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And if it does how do i enable it?
As you do not have modules with EPP support and since your mainboard does not support Intel XMP Profiles, there is nothing to enable.
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I also want to know if it allows you to adjust voltages
You can adjust voltage values manually in the Cell Menu.
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When i try to change the CAS latency to 7 i cant post.
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Msi nf750-g55 System Randomly Shutting down.

Hello everyone, Back in April of this year I built a system through newegg with the following Specs:
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I am suspicious of the Motherboard along with the processor, which is why I am posting in these forums...
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it doesn't matter, software voltage measure isn't accurate you can't trust them.
If you want to check voltages [use multimeter],
or best test with another well known working and powerfull enough quality and single rail PSU
I got a question, why would single rail or multi rail make a difference? I hear the only reason they split the rails is for protection... and if both my PSUs are SLI ready, why are my components drawing too many amps?
So I guess its time to shell out another 100 - 150 bucks on a PSU... Can't say I'm thrilled. Looking for one with a single 12v rail. My question is this, would this single rail power supply meet my needs?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153127&cm_re=single_12v_rail-_-17-153-127-_-Product
And if not can you or anyone make a recommendation(s)? Thanks!
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As for the AMD standard paste, sorry but I remove that instantly and add my own itty-bitty-tiny drop of grease and smear it so thin you hardly see it.
Too much paste can cause this too, and yes I consider the AMD amount too much.
Heck without paste it will do a better job then the AMD amount, the CPU has a heat-spreader and doesn't need that much.
But, it could also be your heat-spreader is broken, as such CPU-temp-readings will reveal that.
Well, so far I've seen no problems with temps. The shutdowns don't seem to indicate that heat is a problem too. I can start the system immediately after a shutdown, it doesn't matter what I am doing on the system to make the shutdown occur, and my peripheral devices are sometimes still powered after a shutdown (such as caps lock on the keyboard).
Also, hardware monitor shows it idling at almost room temperature in the post above lol. Under load I think about 38 - 40c from what I remember seeing. I'll post a load temps pic after a few hours of torture testing tomorrow.
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MSI NF750-G55 Hangs

Ok, shooting in the dark here. I just purchased the MSI NF750-G55 from Newegg along with these components:
CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800), sticks in slots 1,2
AMD Phenom II X6 1090T Black Edition Thuban 3.2GHz Socket AM3 125W Six-Core Desktop Processor (including fan)
XFX HD-485X-ZNFC Radeon HD 4850 1GB 256-bit DDR3
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The system hangs randomly. Sometimes with a BSOD (that disappears too fast to read), sometimes the screen just freezes requiring a hard reboot. Totally random, I can play Witcher II for hours just fine without and incident, or I can mess around with Solitaire and have it freeze 10 minutes in. I cannot find a pattern to it. Nothing in the Windows Event Logs other than the un-expected shutdown messages.
I have not messed around with the BIOS settings or played around with any overclocking functions, everything is stock/default.
I have run Memtest86, did not find nothing or hang the system. (let it run overnight)
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Any suggestions as to where/how to start to troubleshoot this?

Umm isn't "Vengeance" memory for use with icore/Sandybridge systems?
I agree psu but then changed to ram issues when read the memory you're attempting to use with that system.
I'm not seeing any Vengeance on the list for your board, XMS yea but not Vengeance unless I missed it.
Not saying no way it can work but might require tweaking to do so.
Have you run memtest at all?
You really should be using the Corsair Dominator GT memory with your Phenom II see>http://www.corsair.com/vengeance-8gb-dual-channel-ddr3-memory-kit-cmz8gx3m2a1600c9.html click on the FAQs & Support link on the page.
Might RMA exchange it with newegg or if not there talk to "Ram guy" over at Corsairs support site, he'd surly help you out if you asked I'd think.
You might in the end get the Vengeance to work yea, if its the root cause of the issues you have now, tweaking it some to get it working right, might not be optimal to do so regardless.
Any way I'd run memtest if you haven't, see what that tells ya first.

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Note: I did a BIOS flash, with the tool provided here, to downgrade the BIOS version and I could not because at the end and restart the PC had always the same version.

As the problem is only bios related from your report tell MSI about it so the issue can be fixed: >>How to contact MSI.<<
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Note: I did a BIOS flash, with the tool provided here, to downgrade the BIOS version and I could not because at the end and restart the PC had always the same version.
Downgrading is not possible: Quote from: http://www.msi.com/product/mb/A75MA-G55.html#/?div=BIOS
* There is no way to reflash back to BIOS version 1xx if you already updated to version 2xx

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Hello,
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MSI A75MA-G55
AMD Llano A8-3850
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I can't update the BIOS because it hangs on making a backup.
See here for solution:
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=152524.msg1129109#msg1129109

MOVED: Best BIOS setting for MSI K8N Plat + AMD 3000+ Venice + Geil Value RAM

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Best BIOS setting for MSI K8N Plat + AMD 3000+ Venice + Geil Value RAM

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Thats a sudden decision?
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Hi
So i am buying a new MOBO, and as u can see from the title i am choosing between MSI Z87-G55 GL and MSI Z87-G45 Gaming. But i can't find any good comparisons other than that that one is blue and the other red and about 20$ more expensive. Some sites that list all the specs even imply that the G55 is better. So can anyone tell me what is the difference between then and which one should i buy?
Tnx for the replies

Quote from: Nichrome on 19-November-13, 02:05:56
I own z87-g45 gaming. All I think is that the Network Killer LAN, other then that, might be for example little difference between RAM OC'ing?
Just noticed that g55 doesn;'t seem to have Clear CMOS button on the back I/O panel? Not sure, just briefly overviewed it. If you don't mind the 20$, then go for the colour you like? I am not pro, but I am happy with my g45 gaming mobo.
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Just found on NewEgg that G55:
It says the board has integrated WiFi, but I'm not seeing any info about it in the specs. Anyone have experience with it? Would I be better off with a PCI card? Nov 13,2013
And apart from that difference (possibly, cant assure) G45 just looks a bit better (in my opinion).
Dylan B:Currently it comes with a free wireless adapter, but I don't see anything in the specs about integrated WiFi. Nov 14,2013
I own a z77 mpower which has integrated WI-FI. I can tell you that for that board at least, I wasn't happy with the wifi and used an PCI card until I ended up running a Ethernet cable. I wouldn't call the wifi adaptor terrible, but it wasn't as good as a top end pcie card.
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Does the Nf750-G55 support EPP/X.M.P?
It definately does not support XMP Overclocking Profiles (they are for Intel Platforms only). You modules do not have EPP Memory Overclocking Profiles (NVIDIA Chipset Platforms).
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And if it does how do i enable it?
As you do not have modules with EPP support and since your mainboard does not support Intel XMP Profiles, there is nothing to enable.
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I also want to know if it allows you to adjust voltages
You can adjust voltage values manually in the Cell Menu.
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Need a little help here, Intel's specs for the P4 3.06GHz 533 is a multiplier of 23 x 133Mhz.
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