Need A New Motherboard (Cheap)

[DizzyLusionz]

I'm planning on getting a GTX 970 SC but I've read online that my current motherboard, a Pegatron 2AB5 has quite a few issues with this GPU (i.e. it doesn't load up past the initial boot screen). So after I get the 970 i want to be ready to order a new motherboard if I need to.

Specs
Intel i7 2600k 3.4 Ghz
10GB RAM
2TB Hard Drive
Current (Old) GPU - GeForce 550ti
900W PSU

I'm seriously ticked off that I have a new PSU and soon a new graphics card and yet I still might not be able to use it! So please, can somebody recommened the CHEAPEST motherboard that will be compatible with what I have? My wallet is pretty dry now lol. I was looking at this motherboard, which I believe should be compatible

http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-Intel-6Gbps-Motherboard-GA-H81M-HD3/dp/B00F8AFMDC/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1452280629&sr=1-3&keywords=motherboard+intel

Thanks for any help.

[23154615]

First you need - LGA1155 baord for i7 2600k.

something like

http://www.amazon.com/P8H61-M-CSM-R2-0-Intel-Motherboard/dp/B008NA1K0S/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1452281412&sr=1-2&keywords=LGA1155

[Alexalmighty]

do not go cheap on the motherboard buy one that is priced well so you can get more power out of your cpu without risking stability

[23154615]

Originally posted by Alexalmighty502:

do not go cheap on the motherboard buy one that is priced well so you can get more power out of your cpu without risking stability

Agree. if you want OC. or SLI later.

[DizzyLusionz]

Originally posted by ·•£RöTÎCµš•·:

Originally posted by Alexalmighty502:

do not go cheap on the motherboard buy one that is priced well so you can get more power out of your cpu without risking stability

Agree. if you want OC. or SLI later.

Alright then is that ASUS board good for OC? It seems a fair enough price.

[23154615]

Originally posted by JollyRaven:

Originally posted by ·•£RöTÎCµš•·:

Agree. if you want OC. or SLI later.

Alright then is that ASUS board good for OC? It seems a fair enough price.

Nope this one pretty stock.

Minimum is something like "ASUS P8Z77-V LX "


These one has pretty high price
Gigabyte Z77X-UD3H
ASUS P8Z77-V PRO
MSI Z77A-GD65
AsRock Z77 OC Formula

[_I_]

2nd or 3rd gen i5 1151 boards are good enough for the cpus
its only amd mobos that have vrm related problems

if you need a new mobo, you might as well upgrade everything else, cpu/mobo/ram
1151 boards are getting harder to find

[23154615]

Originally posted by _I_:

2nd or 3rd gen i5 1151 boards are good enough for the cpus
its only amd mobos that have vrm related problems

if you need a new mobo, you might as well upgrade everything else, cpu/mobo/ram
1151 boards are getting harder to find

x8 is much better than x4 addition voltage to CPU ( for overclock )

http://1m4g3.com/images/2016/01/08/x4.jpg
http://1m4g3.com/images/2016/01/08/x8.jpg

Core i7 2600k is LGA 1155 and you can't use LGA 1151 baord.


don't comment something you don't know....

[_I_]

eps connecto has very little to do with cpu power requiremetns

read this
http://www.overclock.net/a/about-vrms-mosfets-motherboard-safety-with-high-tdp-processors

The type of CPU connector (4/8-pin) does not have anything to do with the VRMs and phase count

or dont post at all

[DizzyLusionz]

I did some more research and it seems my mobo series has a plethora of issues, last time I ever buy a stock PC (thanks hp)

Thanks for the help, I'll likely end up going with the LGA 1155 especially since I can probably find it for around $50. I probably won't OC with it at all, I'll upgrade in the future if I plan to.

[23154615]

Originally posted by _I_:

eps connecto has very little to do with cpu power requiremetns

read this
http://www.overclock.net/a/about-vrms-mosfets-motherboard-safety-with-high-tdp-processors

The type of CPU connector (4/8-pin) does not have anything to do with the VRMs and phase count

or dont post at all

You don't even know about the Socket thing lmao.

Pretty low TDP is i3 / i5 -

i7 has pretty high tdp newb.

The load is split into several phases or channels. More phases = more reliable operation and less heat. Higher phase count can result in the utilization of cheaper transistors, but without sacrifice of power output capability and resulting still in less heat output and lower cost. More phases/channels is usually better. On AMD platforms, higher phase counts (i.e. 8+2) can be only found on ATX boards.

[Alexalmighty]

Originally posted by ·•£RöTÎCµš•·:

Originally posted by _I_:

eps connecto has very little to do with cpu power requiremetns

read this
http://www.overclock.net/a/about-vrms-mosfets-motherboard-safety-with-high-tdp-processors

or dont post at all

You don't even know about the Socket thing lmao.

Pretty low TDP is i3 / i5 -

i7 has pretty high tdp newb.

most intel cpus have lowish tdps the only cpus with very high tdps are workstation cpus extreme i7s and amd cpus

[23154615]

Originally posted by Alexalmighty502:

Originally posted by ·•£RöTÎCµš•·:

You don't even know about the Socket thing lmao.

Pretty low TDP is i3 / i5 -

i7 has pretty high tdp newb.

most intel cpus have lowish tdps the only cpus with very high tdps are workstation cpus extreme i7s and amd cpus

Pretty low TDP = 90 and lower.


AMD FX-8350 = 125 TDP
Core i7 3930k = 130 TDP
Intel® Core™ i7-920 = 130 TDP

This isn't workstation.


Intel® Xeon® Processor E5-2697 v2 12 Cores / 24 Theads = 130 TDP
ntel® Xeon® Processor E5-2698 v3 16 Cores / 32 Theads = 135 TDP

No big difference right ?

[Alexalmighty]

Originally posted by ·•£RöTÎCµš•·:

Originally posted by Alexalmighty502:

most intel cpus have lowish tdps the only cpus with very high tdps are workstation cpus extreme i7s and amd cpus

Pretty low TDP = 90 and lower.


AMD FX-8350 = 125 TDP
Core i7 3930k = 130 TDP

This isn't workstation.

Intel® Xeon® Processor E5-2697 v2 12 Cores / 24 Theads = 130 TDP
ntel® Xeon® Processor E5-2698 v3 16 Cores / 32 Theads = 135 TDP

that i7 is a older model i was talking about cpus like the i7 4790k and the i5 4690k (both are 88 tdp)

[23154615]

Originally posted by Alexalmighty502:

Originally posted by ·•£RöTÎCµš•·:

Pretty low TDP = 90 and lower.


AMD FX-8350 = 125 TDP
Core i7 3930k = 130 TDP

This isn't workstation.

Intel® Xeon® Processor E5-2697 v2 12 Cores / 24 Theads = 130 TDP
ntel® Xeon® Processor E5-2698 v3 16 Cores / 32 Theads = 135 TDP

that i7 is a older model i was talking about cpus like the i7 4790k and the i5 4690k (both are 88 watts)

2600k and 3930k both old - 2011.

[Alexalmighty]

Originally posted by ·•£RöTÎCµš•·:

Originally posted by Alexalmighty502:

that i7 is a older model i was talking about cpus like the i7 4790k and the i5 4690k (both are 88 watts)

2600k and 3930k both old - 2011.

but the 2600k is 95 tdp :/