Help choosing a new motherboard

[Mbernardo]

Hello All

I'm thinking about getting a new motherboard. I have a Gigabyte GA-P67A-UD4-B3
which motherboard would be a good upgrade?


Thanks

 

[trnddwn33]

Assuming you are using the same proc and want to stick with gigabyte, this mobo takes advantage of the z68 chipset and seems well reviewed for a decent price.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128498

 

[neon neophyte]

asrock boards overclock better, if you have a k series cpu

 

[Mbernardo]

asrock boards overclock better, if you have a k series cpu

I do have a i52500k. but what kind of board would you recommend?

 

[neon neophyte]

anything in the asrock line overclocks like a champ. i can hit 5.1ghz and higher.

you might want to go with z77 over z68. i mean if you are doing an upgrade may as well leave yourself open for an ivybridge upgrade w/ full features.

really it comes down to how much you want to spend and what features you are looking for.

asrock extreme 3, 4, 6... whatever really

 

[iixwh3l4nxii]

the motherboard you mentioned is fully featured, why would you want to replace it?

 

[Mbernardo]

This is my build.

My Computer Specs:
OS: Windows 7 64-bit
CPU: Sandy Bridge i5-2500k CPU@3.3GHz OC at 4.3
MOBO: Gigabyte GA-P67A-UD4-B3
GPU: EVGA Nvidia GTX 460
RAM: Corsair Dominator 6GB
PSU: 650 Corsair
CASE: Zalman FATALITY
MOUSE: Logitech G500

if not the motherboard. maybe get a new graphics card RAM and maybe a better PSU?

 

[neon neophyte]

psu is good. is your ram running in dual channel mode? i would get a new graphics card.

i wouldnt replace the mobo.

edit: have you considered an ssd?

 

[Mbernardo]

Yes I have and its on my to do list.
I really want to get a new graphics card for sure.
i'm getting a 23 inch monitor from a friend for 85 bucks.
http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-VH236H-23-Inch-Full-HD-Monitor/dp/B002453K5G

 

[Mbernardo]

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