Using an "old" motherboard for a system build

[cgilley]

I'm trying to scrape parts together for an "average" development / some times gaming system. I don't need bleeding edge graphics, but I do need above average performance. So, the system will have a SSD, Intel i5 quad core processor, fast ram and a decent graphics card. With that said, I have this 2 year old ASRock Z75 Pro 3 sitting here in front of me. Bought it for a system build that never happened. Now I'm trying to decide if I should use it or pick up something newer. It's never been powered on.

Opinions?

 

[CobbZ]

I wouldn't bother with it personally. Can get a brand new high end motherboard for £100-£130. Practically any new build PC will be sufficient for AT LEAST a year... which equals about £10 per month.

It just doesn't make sense to us older or sub-par equipment if you're buying everything else new.

 

[Ok Go]

z75 uses lga1155, so if your i5 is for lga1155 socket then why bother buying new mobo i say(unless it's dead somehow or your cpu is not 1155).

 

[cgilley]

I wouldn't bother with it personally. Can get a brand new high end motherboard for £100-£130. Practically any new build PC will be sufficient for AT LEAST a year... which equals about £10 per month.

It just doesn't make sense to us older or sub-par equipment if you're buying everything else new.

I would normally agree with you, but I just saw the price of RAM

I'll keep shopping.