Is this a good match?

[Mklangelo]

Asus P8Z77-M Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard



and this CPU: Intel Core i5-3570 Quad-Core Processor 3.4 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80637I53570


Does this mobo utilize the cpu's full capability?

Thanks in advance


MK

 

[iceclock]

it wouldnt considering u wouldnt be using a k model, get the k model if u wanna unleash overclocking potentiel of the i5 3570, here:

http://www.microcenter.com/product/388577/Core_i5_3570K_34GHz_LGA_1155_Processor

169$ on sale pickup only but u should have one in ur town if u live in the us if not, this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116504&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157297

both good pair up

 

[Mklangelo]

so really it's all about the overclocking ability and the mobo's ability to utilize that when paired with the K model of that processor?

 

[iceclock]

yes, for the extra 30 or so bucks, def worth getting an unlocked cpu for future free performance boost, 😀