motherboard for dell xps 8300 socket 1155

ArponFlux

Reputable
Aug 10, 2015
23
0
4,510
Hey guys im looking for a motherboard replacement for my dell since the r9 380 i have is not being taken by the stock motherboard (many people have this problem with video cards). I want to update without spending more than 80-110 because my cpu is i7 2600 (non k).

It would be nice to be able to overclock the 4 bins this processor is able to since is a limited-unlocked.
Also, it would be nice to crossfire in the future.
do i need a new case? the case peripherals are bound into a socket that plugs into the motherboard, can this be rewired or something?
Please make motherboard suggestions, so far ive found.

Asrock z75 pro3 for $86 in new egg

Intel DZ68BC Extreme Series $77 ebay new and shipped (z68 is older chipset so im not thrilled about it, would it enable me to oc the 4 bins? i know this are reliable and good quality but not great to oc)

ASRock Z77 Extreme4 has a non-k cpu overclock. is this one of this unstable over-volting stuff in many motherboards (auto overclock) or does it open the multiplier some way? $144 new egg :pt1cable:

thanks!
 
Im not worried about windows.
I looked up the proprietary connector thing and i don't want to pull all pins and make a diagram and then plug them into the new mobo since i have a case that can be used and to avoid headaches. Also a lame fix would be getting a power switch and using mobo usb ports 😀

putting that aside, any recommendations?