[woodyfly]

My MSI P67A-GD65's ethernet controller no longer works. I sent in an RMA but it might take too long for my taste and I might just end up ordering a new motherboard. So, any good choices for a combo 3570k + new motherboard?

I am not near a micro center.

 

[TinDaDragon]

Are you near a micro center?

 

[woodyfly]

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Originally Posted by TinDaDragon

Are you near a micro center?

Ah yes forgot to mention that no, I am not near a microcenter.

 

[DeXel]

So do you need a motherboard under $300, or 3570K+motherboard ($80 for a board)?

 

[Wenty]

ASRock Z77 Extreme 4 works great for me.

 

[woodyfly]

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeXel

So do you need a motherboard under $300, or 3570K+motherboard ($80 for a board)?

Mobo + cpu for 300...

People actually pay $300 for motherboards....?

 

[DeXel]

Or even more...

It's really hard to buy anything good for $80. I mean if you are going to get GD65 back, and use it for 3570K, and the new board for i3 that's possible.

So let's see. You can probably get Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H or ASRock Z77 Extreme4 on sale. Or ASRock Z77 Pro for budget solution.

 

[FlashFir]

sinhardware.com/index.php/vrm-list

your friend

i'd vote against asrock in general if you look at vrm quality for the money at similar price points

 

[CurrentlyPissed]

My ASrock Fatal1ty Z77 is the most satisfied I have been with on a board to date.

My 2500k on my older MSI P67 GD65 which at the timee was hardocps best ooc board would only manage to get to 4.8. I bought the ASrock and got it to 5.0 with identical settings.

My 3770k does 5.1 @1.415v on it as well.
Not to mention triple slot pcie lanes to give you some breathing room. Pkenty of sata and usb ports. The board is loaded with goodies. And if it matters supports up to 2800 ram.

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[stubass]

i take it you bought a K CPU becuse you want to overclock, right. As DeXel said unless you find some deals your not going to get anything that decent for overclocking. maybe if you find a great deal on the CPU or even a used one in the marketplace will add to your mobo budget. even vice cersa and find a nice mobo in the marketplace here. if you can raise your budget to $350 would be nice

 

[DeXel]

Quote:

Originally Posted by CurrentlyPissed

My ASrock Fatal1ty Z77 is the most satisfied I have been with on a board to date.

My 2500k on my older MSI P67 GD65 which at the timee was hardocps best ooc board would only manage to get to 4.8. I bought the ASrock and got it to 5.0 with identical settings.

My 3770k does 5.1 @1.415v on it as well.
Not to mention triple slot pcie lanes to give you some breathing room. Pkenty of sata and usb ports. The board is loaded with goodies. And if it matters supports up to 2800 ram.

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You want to check this. Your actual voltage is much higher. Probably near 1.5v.

 

[SkillzKillz]

You can do it with a 2500k and a ASRock board like a Z68 Extreme3 GEN3 or Z77 Extreme3, or Z77 Extreme4. These boards are known for low price, high overclock.

It will perform no differently, only saving you money.

 

[CurrentlyPissed]

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeXel

Quote:

Originally Posted by CurrentlyPissed

My ASrock Fatal1ty Z77 is the most satisfied I have been with on a board to date.

My 2500k on my older MSI P67 GD65 which at the timee was hardocps best ooc board would only manage to get to 4.8. I bought the ASrock and got it to 5.0 with identical settings.

My 3770k does 5.1 @1.415v on it as well.
Not to mention triple slot pcie lanes to give you some breathing room. Pkenty of sata and usb ports. The board is loaded with goodies. And if it matters supports up to 2800 ram.

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note II

You want to check this. Your actual voltage is much higher. Probably near 1.5v.

Its not at 1.5. And that issue is on the extreme series not fatal1ty.

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[CurrentlyPissed]

Cant seem to edit from phone. But my temps are also idle 24-30c. Load is around 50-60c. That wouldnt be the case at 1.5v.

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[DeXel]

double

 

[DeXel]

You didn't read the entire thread. It affects all ASRock Z77 boards using intersil PWM which your board does. It's been only confirmed on Extreme4 and 6 so far though, so you want to double check.

 

[CurrentlyPissed]

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeXel

You didn't read the entire thread. It affects all ASRock Z77 boards using intersil PWM which your board does. It's been only confirmed on Extreme4 and 6 so far though, so you want to double check.

I will. But I doubt i would see those temps at 1.5v. And I have 1.5v and it certainly wasnt 1.6v temps. I appreciate the heads up though.

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