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I'm building a i5-2500k PC, on a budget (hard to believe right?). My budget is $500 (for the whole computer), I could probably spare $15 or so more, but no more than that. I set my price low because I already have a HDD and CD/DVD Drive to use. I also have a case to use already.
My budget for the motherboard alone is $120-$140.
I was planning on getting the MSI P67A-G45 (B3); it is bundled with the i5-2500k on newegg, and it shaves $20 off by getting the combo. Plus today, they are having a sale of $15 off the MSI board, in addition to the $20 MIR it comes with.
I was reading some the negative reviews though and now I am bit nervous. Can anyone vouch for this board? This is my first build.
I was also looking at the ASUS P8P67, but it seems like that one has many more negative reviews (only 3 eggs). It was also in a bundle on newegg with the 2500k.
MSI also has the P67A-G43 (B3), from my research the only difference between this board and the G45 is a built in FireWire port (which I probably won't use anyway.) However, I didn't see really any reviews talking about the overheating PCH like the G45.
So yes, I could use some expert advice. Thank you!
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Parts I currently have in my cart:
PSU: XFX CORE Edition PRO550w - $70 ($20 MIR)
Memory: CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (1600) - $60 ($20 off instant, normally $80)
Cooler: Xigmatek Balder - $44 ($5 off instant)
CPU: i5-2500k - $220 ($20 off from combo)
Mobo: MSI P67A-G45 - $125 ($15 off instant, normally $140 plus $20 MIR)
My budget for the motherboard alone is $120-$140.
I was planning on getting the MSI P67A-G45 (B3); it is bundled with the i5-2500k on newegg, and it shaves $20 off by getting the combo. Plus today, they are having a sale of $15 off the MSI board, in addition to the $20 MIR it comes with.
I was reading some the negative reviews though and now I am bit nervous. Can anyone vouch for this board? This is my first build.
I was also looking at the ASUS P8P67, but it seems like that one has many more negative reviews (only 3 eggs). It was also in a bundle on newegg with the 2500k.
MSI also has the P67A-G43 (B3), from my research the only difference between this board and the G45 is a built in FireWire port (which I probably won't use anyway.) However, I didn't see really any reviews talking about the overheating PCH like the G45.
So yes, I could use some expert advice. Thank you!
Parts I currently have in my cart:
PSU: XFX CORE Edition PRO550w - $70 ($20 MIR)
Memory: CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (1600) - $60 ($20 off instant, normally $80)
Cooler: Xigmatek Balder - $44 ($5 off instant)
CPU: i5-2500k - $220 ($20 off from combo)
Mobo: MSI P67A-G45 - $125 ($15 off instant, normally $140 plus $20 MIR)
