The motherboard on my HP Pavilion H8 1360t is malfunctioning and it is out of warranty. I will have to replace it soon. However, the Pegatron IPMMB-FM motherboard seems to be an OEM board made specifically for HP and not widely available as a replacement part. Prices online are in the $200-300 range, which is more than I think is reasonable for this board.
I am considering replacing/upgrading the motherboard with a different manufacturer/model, but I don't know all of the information that I will need to make sure that my new motherboard is compatible with my processor and case.
I know that I will have to get a motherboard with a socket that will fit my i7-3770 processor. What other information will I need to ensure that my motherboard and processor are compatible?
What information will I need to ensure that my motherboard and case will be compatible? How can I check to make sure that my GTX 560Ti will fit (it is already quite a tight squeeze with the current motherboard)?
EDIT: Thanks for the replies so far. Some additional information and a secondary question. First, the case is microATX, so I don't think a full-size ATX board will fit. Second, does the switch from a Z75 to Z77 or Z87 chipset matter?
I am considering replacing/upgrading the motherboard with a different manufacturer/model, but I don't know all of the information that I will need to make sure that my new motherboard is compatible with my processor and case.
I know that I will have to get a motherboard with a socket that will fit my i7-3770 processor. What other information will I need to ensure that my motherboard and processor are compatible?
What information will I need to ensure that my motherboard and case will be compatible? How can I check to make sure that my GTX 560Ti will fit (it is already quite a tight squeeze with the current motherboard)?
EDIT: Thanks for the replies so far. Some additional information and a secondary question. First, the case is microATX, so I don't think a full-size ATX board will fit. Second, does the switch from a Z75 to Z77 or Z87 chipset matter?