Will i5 3570k work with an ASUS M5A97 -- AMD 970 motherboard??

Hayesthemage · Jun 22, 2013

I just need the title answered. If anyone could make me any better combinations that would be great. I only am only upgrading so I can raid 25mans on WoW with little lag. I know WoW is not hard to run but I want less lag than i currently get. Thank you.
-Also my gpu - 7770 HD Radeon
I want to upgrade it to gtx 660 or 650 also!

JackNaylorPE · Jun 22, 2013

Ya can't put an Intel CU in MoBo w/ an AMD 3+ socket

Gam3r01 · Jun 22, 2013

Well you answered your own question in the title. The M5A97 is an amd only motherboard with an am3+ socket. No intel processors will fit into that mobo. So you would want to find something such as an Intel motherboard, or an Amd processor. For the same price range http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113284 and about equivalent AMD processor.

Hayesthemage · Jun 22, 2013

Gam3r01 :

Okay thanks. Can I have some help finding the right motherboard to work with that cpu??

Gam3r01 · Jun 22, 2013

For the intel cpu http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131835 this would be the closest to the M5A97. Im assuming your price range is the same as the M5.

Hayesthemage · Jun 22, 2013

Gam3r01 :

Okay your being a big help. I could prolly go up to like 150 price range if you think thats worth it!

Gam3r01 · Jun 22, 2013

Then if you are willing to spend more http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131837. I personally say both are about the same, just some minor pluses to the higher one. If you are trying to save money go with the cheaper one and put it towards your gpu upgrade.

Hayesthemage · Jun 22, 2013

Gam3r01 :

okay thank you so much!

Gam3r01 · Jun 22, 2013

Mhm. Happy building!

Larry Bob · Jun 22, 2013

At that price range I'd go for a Z77A-GD45/55 or Z77 Extreme4. Better power phase design than the LK.

Hayesthemage · Jun 22, 2013

Gam3r01 :

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007SZ0EHE/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1371949695&sr=8-3&pi=SL75 is this worth having since it is such an upgrade??

Gam3r01 · Jun 22, 2013

Yeah thats a top of a line processor right now

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