Where are the LGA 1155 mobos?

[erratichail2012]

I have recently went through many sites to try and upgrade my motherboard which is a retailer mobo (ASUS) but there seems that there aren't many big brand mobos around, or if they are, they're really expensive. Are they becoming obsolete or it it just a temporary thing?

If they are obsolete (which is most probable) should I either
a. wait for prices to drop
2. Ditch 1155 and upgrade to 1151 or something with a large 'support' from large brands
C. Just buy now and do more scouring through the interwebs

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

They are now obsolete , no market left for them , so very very rare.

 

[geofelt]

You will find lga1155 motherboards on ebay.
Best to buy used.
Why do you need to upgrade your motherboard?
If you are changing cpu and motherboard, you get more for your money with lga1151 when buying new.

 

[erratichail2012]

They are now obsolete , no market left for them , so very very rare.

ah darn it, I wonder if computer builds with rare parts increase its value in the future (probably not right?).

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Not really , they just become obsolete.

 

[erratichail2012]

You will find lga1155 motherboards on ebay.
Best to buy used.
Why do you need to upgrade your motherboard?
If you are changing cpu and motherboard, you get more for your money with lga1151 when buying new.

this is the first computer I have ever bought and wanted to upgrade the motherboard to something that is recognizable and maybe even with good onboard graphics while i save up for a good graphics card. I have a puny 1GB EVGA 8400gs. I did not build it from scratch which is why it has a retailer (not aftermarket) motherboard.

The best option it to just ditch 1155 then? I was a noob (still am) when I bought it and did'nt do research and now its biting me back.

 

[erratichail2012]

Not really , they just become obsolete.

ah damn, well thanks anyways

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Sure glad to help , I still run a Z77 in my living room , been running for years.