Quick Question: What MOBO will suit my needs?

Daemonic Unicorn · Jul 2, 2013

My computer will consist of an i5 2500K, GTX 670 and 8 GB RAM.

I plan to overclock in the future and possibly add another GTX 670 later on in order to keep up with the next generation of games.

My budget is anywhere between ~$100 and ~$200.

I plan on buying tomorrow. I would like the board to come with LAN and a bunch of USB ports (minimum 8). I was thinking about the ASUS P8Z77-V but I am not sure.

Also, I would prefer it if the board could be bought from mwave. Let me know if you need any more information.

TheMentalist · Jul 2, 2013

Thats a good choice mate, the P8Z77-V will serve you very well. It does support SLI and support some impressive OC'ing. And it has those 8 USB 2.0 ports and 2 USB 3.0

Daemonic Unicorn · Jul 2, 2013

It looks like that is the mobo I will get then. Thanks for your input.

Daemonic Unicorn · Jul 3, 2013

There are two similar motherboards for sale at the site I mentioned:

• ASUS P8Z77-V Motherboard

• ASUS P8Z77-V PRO Motherboard

Could someone please explain what the main differences are and which is better value? I am buying today.

Daemonic Unicorn · Jul 3, 2013

I guess I will go with the regular P8Z77-V unless someone can suggest a better option within the next hour or so.

TheMentalist · Jul 3, 2013

The difference is very small, stick with the P8Z77-V. The thing i can remember as difference is an extra USB3.0 port inside, not worth spending extra bucks

Daemonic Unicorn · Jul 3, 2013

I still haven't made a buying decision. I feel like I could get better value if I chose I different mobo.

• ASRock Z77 Extreme4 Motherboard

How good is that one compared to the pricer P8Z77-V? How many USB ports does it have?

Basically, I want a quality board which is also reasonably cheap. Is the P8Z77-V worth the extra $66?

TheMentalist · Jul 3, 2013

If you're talking about bang for buck the asrock is a great choice mate. But for the extra 60 bucks you will get extra stuff like wireless lan better vrm's on the P8Z77-V, but you probably wont be using these. Overall i really like the quality of asus motherboards, its actually worth paying the extra for. But again if you're looking for a bang for buck solution, the extreme4 is fine.

Daemonic Unicorn · Jul 4, 2013

Thanks for all your help.

I just read that the ASRock motherboard supports up to 1,333 MHz for Sandy Bridge CPUs. My RAM speeds are 1600 MHz.

Is this a limitation of the motherboard? Will the P8Z77-V support 1600 Mhz for Sandy Bridge?

Tradesman1 · Jul 4, 2013

The Rock supports up to 32GB @ 2400 with a 3570K, (3770K can run 2666-2800 on this mobo) at least that's what I'm running.. and with the 3570K at 4.7 24/7. This is one of the best mobos out there, as a builder, I go through all kinds of components, DRAM, GPU, PSU, Drives, SSDs, etc and test most on this rig. I've built with most all of the Z77 Asus mobos also and am sticking with the Rock as one of my personal rigs

http://www.mwave.com.au/product/sku-aa34496-asrock_z77_extreme4_motherboard

Daemonic Unicorn · Jul 4, 2013

Okay, you convinced me. This will also allow me to get something else with my budget.

Tradesman1 · Jul 4, 2013

Let us know how it goes, your 2500K may be able to run 4.9 or even 5 on the Rock

Daemonic Unicorn · Jul 4, 2013

Yeah, I'll be sure to let you know once my PC is finished.

I just have one more question which I thought wasn't worth making another thread for.
Will the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO be able to fit comfortably? I wouldn't want to buy it only to realise the RAM is in the way or something (Corsair Vengeance if it matters).

Once again, thanks for your help.

TheMentalist · Jul 4, 2013

For the hyper212 evo you need low profile rams. Take the Vengeance LP series ram, wont touch the cooler

Daemonic Unicorn · Jul 4, 2013

Good to know. I already have the low profile version. Thanks.

Tradesman1 · Jul 4, 2013

Doesn't matter with the 212 EVO - the fans are adjustable I've got Tridents parked under mine

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