Best mobo for an i5-2500k for around $90-$120

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Hey guys, I'm getting a build with an i5-2500k, it's a barebones kit from TigerDirect for $430 and the mobo isn't the best, but I'll be getting $75 in MIR and I'll probably have another $25 or $30 saved up. What's the best mobo for an i5-2500k around $90-$120? If I could afford a better motherboard I could, but I'm only 14 so I am limited in what I can get. How about this Gigabyte Z68?
 

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I would, but I can't find it on TigerDirect. I'm only using TigerDirect since I live in NJ and I get taxed on Newegg, and TigerDirect has free shipping.
 

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Yeah, I checked the reviews of it on Newegg since the one on Tiger only had 7, and the a lot of people are using the Gigabyte one with i5-2500k's and 2600k's and OC'ing them as well. The only thing is I am purchasing a OEM verison of Windows 7 and I was told that with an OEM verison if I get a new mobo then I need a new copy of W7, is that true?
 
The OS that you are getting is a seperate puchase from the kit?
There is no such thing as needing a new copy of Windows 7 that's what you are buying. If you later on change out your motherboard for a new one and you want to reload Windows that could be what someone was refering to.
I'm not sure that is entirely true either , I have a Windows XP OEM that I bought and when I went to change out the motherboard it wouldn't automaticly authorize the the Windows install and it gave a number to call and I had to manually over the phone enter in the authorization code that they gave me and it had to be done that way and there was no trouble and I actually did it a few more times as well.
So you are all set with the first install unless it's an upgrade version and then you will need a copy of Windows to verify that you are upgradeing but that can be any copy of Windows not just Win 7.
 

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LOL thats a joke right?
 

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Yes, it is separate from the kit. It's an OEM DVD verison.
 

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Ok thanks! Well can't wait until I have $770.
 

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Note sure, as long as my parents stop borrowing my damn money because apparently I'm the only one with spare money. I estimate I'll be purchasing it in the summer. I only have $24 right now because my parents borrowed around $60 and I still haven't gotten any back.
 

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Lol, I know they'll pay me back. Hopefully we get a good amount of snow this weekend, or at least in March so I can make some money by snow blowing and shoveling my neighbor's driveways and walkways.
 

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Thanks, and I hope so too. If I don't get it before Christmas then I'll ask for it for Christmas and that'll probably be the only thing I would want.