Looking for Micro ATX board for gaming machine

[divinebovine]

I need to get one for my computer, so I can upgrade it. I need one with an LG1155 socket and 3 slots for RAM. Any suggestions?

 

[ksham]

Why three RAM slots? And do you have a budget?

 

[divinebovine]

Why three RAM slots? And do you have a budget?

sorry, meant at least 3. Im trying to replace an alienware motherboard, the P55. Another thing is that it has a 6 pin cpu power plug, and I can't find any with that as well

 

[ksham]

Can you post up the rest of your build?

 

[divinebovine]

Can you post up the rest of your build?

Alienware Aurora R2

Looking to put in an i5 3770k Processor with an LGA1155 Slot
12GB DDR3 Corsair RAM
550W PSU
Radeon 5870 HD

Needs a 6 pin CPU plug

 

[ksham]

Intel Core i5-3770K? That doesn't exist. And what brand PSU is it? Can I get a name?

 

[divinebovine]

Intel Core i5-3770K? That doesn't exist. And what brand PSU is it? Can I get a name?

3570K i5, sorry. PSU is Alienware 525W Multi-GPU Approved Power Supply, Chassis is a Mid-Tower Chassis

 

[ksham]

Last question: budget? Please state the amount and currency type.

 

[divinebovine]

Last question: budget? Please state the amount and currency type.

For just the motherboard, I don't believe it should go over $150, but if you have a suggestion for something a little over, I'm open

 

[ksham]

$150 in USD, CAD, or AUD?

 

[divinebovine]

$150 in USD, CAD, or AUD?

CAD

 

[ksham]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($104.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $164.98
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

A bit over, but I recommend the new PSU.

 

[divinebovine]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($104.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $164.98
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

A bit over, but I recommend the new PSU.

Thank you for your help, I really appreciate it

 

[ksham]

You're welcome. Good luck with the upgrades.