ASUS H61M-D MotherBoard with i3

[Thunderbird2242]

Hello guys!!
I am new to the computer's world, and I am building my own rig.
I, as of now have a intel i3 2100 @ 3.1 Ghz, and Iwas looking to buy the ASUS H61M-D/K (I could buy anyone of those) MotherBoard.
I was Wondering if I could:
Use my current processor with the board and,
Whether I could bring my BCLK up a little bit, i.e., can I overclock my processor with the board.
THANKS IN ADVANCE GUYS!!!!

 

[Guest]

Greetings Thunderbird2242,

Thank you for the post. Your intel i3-2100 @ 3.1 Ghz will be compatible with the ASUS H61M-D/K motherboard. The latest BIOS for that CPU would be UEFI build 0502. For more information on CPU support for the ASUS H61M-D/K motherboard. You can visit the ASUS Website: https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/H61MD/HelpDesk_CPU/

Please note this is an older entry level board, not really meant nor intended for overclocking, and as such the BIOS options are limited. Also, your CPU is not an unlocked (k) processor so it wasn't designed for overclocking in mind.

 

[Thunderbird2242]

Would it help if had a ASUS H81-CS Board????

 

[celtic_warrior99]

Sorry, H81 boards will not work with that generation CPU> H81 boards only support socket 1150.

 

[Thunderbird2242]

OK. So if I buy The H61, Will I be able to overclock???
The main purpose is Overclocking and if not, can You guys suggest some boards capable of OCing In the similar price range????

 

[celtic_warrior99]

No, that board will not overclock well, that CPU cant overclock anyway, so no point in getting an overclock capable motherboard.