Question Motherboard compatibility

[Bhathiya]

Hi,

I have a PC with the below specs but it stopped working sometimes ago. The issue was that the PC used to work sometimes and sometimes not. Sometimes it works perfectly but sometimes it just shuts down suddenly while working. Recently it hasn't been working at all. When i got it checked they said that the issue is with the Motherboard and should be replaced.

Following that i have been searching for the same board but unfortunately its not available anymore. Instead they suggest me the H81 series. Gigabyte H81M-DS2 and Asus H81-CS to be precise.

I need to know if its okay to go with any of the above motherboards and which one is it. Also need to known how if i would experience a noticeable performance drop.

SPECS.

Motherboard Gigabyte Z97-D3H
Processor Intel i5 4460 3.4
RAM Hyper X Fury 8GB HX318C10F/8 1866
Graphics Card Gigabyte GTX960 G1 2GB
PSU - Aerocool KCAS 600W (80+Bronze)

Thanks
Bhathiya

 

[Fix_that_Glitch]

I don't know where you live but there are refurbished ones here. https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16813128713

 

[rolli59]

The PSU can be the cause for this as well.

 

[Wolfshadw]

ASUS H81M-CS CPU Support List
Gigabyte GA-H81M DS2 CPU Support LIst

As you can see from both of these CPU Support Lists, the Intel Core I5-4460 is supported on both. You will not likely see a decrease in performance.

-Wolf sends

 

[Bhathiya]

My concern is that the H81 board supports only upto 1600 speed for the RAM but the one I have is 1866, will this be an issue?

 

[Wolfshadw]

If you currently have DDR3-1866 RAM, then it should automatically clock down to 1600 if that is the max supported speed.

-Wolf sends

 

[Fix_that_Glitch]

My concern is that the H81 board supports only upto 1600 speed for the RAM but the one I have is 1866, will this be an issue?

You will notice no perceptible difference dropping from 1866mhz down to 1600mhz.