Building PC Mobo Help!

[Scotoner]

Hello! Sorry for posting again for the same problem i have. Im gonna list what im gonna buy and feel free to give me any kind of advice if somethings needs to be changed. PC gonna be used for gaming and maybe some video streaming.
CPU: Intel Core i7 3770 3.40GHz
PSU: OCZ ZS Series 550W
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 4GB (gonna upgrade to 8gb dual channel when I can afford it)
CASE: BitFenix Shinobi

SO my problem is what mobo should I choose. I think im gonna go with z77 chipset. It needs to be under 115 Euros. Im thinking ASROCK Z77 EXTREME4-M or GIGABYTE GA-Z77-D3H RETAIL or ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 if I actually go with the z68. Will it be much difference to go z68 vs z77.

Last question. I think im not gonna get a cooler for now so Im gonna use the intel i7 BOX cooler. Will that be ok? Also I dont think im gonna afford new case for now. I have a really old one . Will I have temp issues? Thanks!

 

[maurelie]

Z77 are for overclocking, your CPU is locked, go with H77

 

[Scotoner]

What do you mean locked?
Also I plan to overclock in the near future. When i have the proper cooler.

 

[maurelie]

Well you said that you have i73770, or is it typo. I7 3770K is for overclocking

 

[Scotoner]

So you cant overclock with 3770 ? only with 3770 k?

 

[Scotoner]

Ok so if I get the i7 4770 K what mobo do you propose and if you could answer on my 2 last question I would be grateful

 

[maurelie]

Nope, ''K'' at the end means it unlocked processor and you can overclock it. For your CPU you have a choice of H77, P67, B75 and H61. You can buy Z77 or Z68, but there is no point in buying motherboard for overclocking if your CPU is locked, maybe in future if you decide to buy unlocked processor. Go for P67 or H77

 

[maurelie]

Ok so if I get the i7 4770 K what mobo do you propose and if you could answer on my 2 last question I would be grateful

You should get Z87
here are some Z87 motherboards for your budget

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-z87a

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz87hd3

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z87g43gaming

 

[Scotoner]

OK you convinced me ! Im gonna go with the i7 3770k. SO what mobo for this z68 or z77?

 

[maurelie]

OK you convinced me ! Im gonna go with the i7 3770k. SO what mobo for this z68 or z77?

http://de.pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-p8z77vlk

http://de.pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz77xud3h

http://de.pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z77ag45gaming

I would go for the asus one first, then the msi

 

[Scotoner]

Hmm... But what chipset should I aim for? Z87 or Z77? I think I can afford the GA z87 HD3 the others fall out of my budget ( I shop from Greece so its different).

 

[maurelie]

Can you give me the greek webpage so i can see what they are offering?

 

[maurelie]

Hmm... But what chipset should I aim for? Z87 or Z77? I think I can afford the GA z87 HD3 the others fall out of my budget ( I shop from Greece so its different).

I7 3770K(Z77)
I7 4770K(Z87)

 

[Scotoner]

http://www.e-shop.gr/shop?id=63
but I can search for each part for a set of Stores to order .
www.skroutz.gr
So if you can find anything in the second one im fine I think.

 

[maurelie]

Just tell me are you going to get I7 3770k or I7 4770k? So i can choose your motherboard, and you budget is 115 eur, right?

 

[Scotoner]

i7 3770k for sure.
Yeah 115.

 

[maurelie]

ok, i'll see now.

 

[maurelie]

This one is for overclocking and for your processor

http://www.skroutz.gr/s/1645593/Asus-P8Z77-V-LX.html

 

[Scotoner]

That's awesome. I like it. Its cheap for my budget and pretty good if you say so for overclocking and I trust ASUS.

Last question. I think im not gonna get a cooler for now so Im gonna use the intel i7 BOX cooler. Will that be ok? Also I dont think im gonna afford new case for now. I have a really old one . Will I have temp issues? Thanks!

 

[Scotoner]

Also does this support sli?

 

[maurelie]

If you are not overclocking, you can use the stock intel cooler. When you will have some money, get cooler master hyper 212 evo, its like 25 euro and cools really good. Do the old case has any coolers?

 

[Scotoner]

Only 1 Fan the one in the back .
And I wont overclock until I get cooler and case ofc.

 

[maurelie]

Also does this support sli?

Yes, it does support SLI, and better get case with three fans, one at front to intake cool air, one at top and back to exhaust hot air.

 

[Scotoner]

Thank you so much for your fast answers, your help and your willingness to go into a Greek site for me . Thank you so much ! Cheers!

 

[maurelie]

No problem, glad that i could help you. See ya