I5-3570k motherboard

[skullwarrior]

Hello everyone, after countless hours of research I have decided to get the 3570k. Before I was hell bent on getting an intel motherboard but now I'm open to any suggestions. Micro center currently has a processor+motherboard deal. (you get 50 off of the motherboard)

http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0388422

http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0387555

http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0386373

I think these 3 boards are pretty good

 

[nikorr]

Out of these 3 boards get ->

ASRock
Z77 Pro4 LGA 1155 ATX Intel Motherboard


Original Price: $149.99 You Save: $30.00

Our Price: $119.99
SKU 391573
Mfr Part #: 380907
UPC: 4711140879345

 

[nikorr]

And get the RAM like this, unless u have already ....


I recommend CORSAIR Vengeance 99% of the time, quality RAM and low profile with XMP profile. And if u will get an aftermarket CPU cooler, low profile is the worry free remedy with perfect fit with any large cooler.
CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233196
Vengeance Low Profile heat spreaders have a reduced height of 1.03" (26.25mm). They're designed for high-performance systems with extra-large CPU coolers, small form factor system builds, or any other space-constrained application where standard Vengeance memory might not fit.

 

[skullwarrior]

i have a question, can i get a mother board that supports the 2500k and the 3570k?

 

[nikorr]

All 3 u have listed support's it.

The 1155 is compatible with Z68, Z77, Z75, P67 ....

LGA 1155, also called Socket H2, is an Intel microprocessor compatible socket which supports Intel Sandy Bridge and Ivy Bridge microprocessors.

 

[skullwarrior]

ah OK i read somewhere about that feature I just didn't know all boards could do it.

http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/ad47b62b#/ad47b62b/27

there is a link to all the the motherboards, i haven't had the time to review them all but ill do it first thing tomorrow.

 

[nikorr]

All that is a socket 1155, will work.

 

[nikorr]

But, if u are thinking about the 2500K,

than u don't get the discounts that are with the 3570K combo.

 

[skullwarrior]

oh no i was thinking about the 2500k because of a future experiment and didn't want to buy another mobo. yea from that list I want to get the best bang for the buck. im still getting the 3570k with the discount on the motherboard.

 

[skullwarrior]

Z77 Pro3 1155 ATX Intel Motherboard-$60.00
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0387627

Z77 Pro4-M 1155 mATX Intel Motherboard-$60.00
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0387629

GA-Z77-DS3H LGA 1155 Z77 ATX Intel Motherboard-$60.00
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0388327

GA-Z77MX-D3H LGA 1155 Z77 mATX Intel Motherboard-$80.00
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0387585

GA-Z77X-D3H LGA 1155 Z77 ATX Intel Motherboard-$90.00
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0386363

Z77 Extreme4 LGA 1155 Z77 ATX Intel Motherboard-$90.00
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0387554

GA-Z77X-UD3H LGA 1155 Z77 ATX Intel Motherboard-110.00
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0387556

P8Z77-M PRO LGA 1155 Z77 mATX Intel Motherboard-$115.00
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0389357

asus p8z77-v le 1155atx-115.00$

DZ77BH-55K LGA 1155 ATX Intel Motherboard-$125.00
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0388421

P8Z77-V LGA 1155 Z77 ATX Intel Motherboard-$150.00
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0386886

the prices above have all ready been discounted by the 50.00 off deal.

 

[wasontilt]

So many choices...

I'm thinking about purchasing the P8Z77-V or Pro with my i5 3750k Combo @ MicroCenter.

Although being on a budget the cheaper mobo's are tempting... Are you planning to go SLI at anytime? A lot of the mobo's don't support SLI...

 

[skullwarrior]

nope, i will never overclock, have 10 video cards, 2000 displays, require 30 expansion slots, nothing like that. i would be fine with a matx board and probably even the i5 3450 but because of the great deal going on with micro center right now i could get better parts for like 30-40 bucks more.

 

[skullwarrior]

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[nikorr]

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