LGA 1150 vs LGA 1155

RexxShah · Aug 9, 2013

hi experts, i'm thinking to buy MSI Z87-GD65 GAMING mobo.i think i'll not overclock since i'll use latest i5-4670K.

will it support SATA II?
is it any problem with the msi?

if so, please suggest a good motherboard please,i'm so confused right now. budget ~200.

Novuake · Aug 9, 2013

Very good board, yes it supports ALL SATA standards.

RexxShah · Aug 9, 2013

Novuake :

which one is better between Asus Z87-PLUS Intel 1150 Mainboard?

IMetJesus · Aug 9, 2013

It should support it. Sata 3 is backwards compatible with sata 2

jk_ventolero · Aug 9, 2013

I'm confused, too. :lol:

So you don't plan on overclocking? If you don't want to OC, then you'd be better off buying the non-K version of that chip. So there's that. If you're gonna be overclocking, anyway, don't go for a Haswell chip. The Ivy-B one's OC better. But that's clearly not what you're asking. :lol:

As for the motherboard, that mobo is quite fine and it will support SATA II and the brand is also fine. :wahoo:

saint19 · Aug 9, 2013

Please correct yourself. You are getting a 4670K that's for overclocking but you give us to understand that you don't want to do it because that CPU can't?

If you WANT overclock, try to go with this offer: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1681313069

It's only 10-20 bucks more that you budget and is an excellent motherboard for that you want.

geofelt · Aug 9, 2013

You buy a "K" to be able to overclock.
Any Z87 based motherboard will allow at least a conservative overclock. Think 4.0.
Considering the minimal price difference from a 4670, it is best to buy a "K" even if you do not plan to overclock. You might change your mind, and it is easy and safe. Plus, the "K" will return you more when you eventually want to sell it.
As to which motherboard, the brands are all good. The guts are exactly the same(Intel Z87 chipset).
Pick based on how many expansion slots you need and other factors.
All will support all types of sata and usb3.0.

RexxShah · Aug 9, 2013

yeah, i don't plan to overclock. but i'm more comfortable if the processor got a "K" on it.haha.
plus, maybe i'll overclock it.. not sureeeeeeeeeeeee. because im not good at it. lol. what good model for Z87?

geofelt · Aug 9, 2013

RexxShah :

I can't think of any Z87 motherboard that is not good.
If your use is for gaming, and you will use only one graphics card, then look for a M-ATX format.
They are smaller and have only 4 expansion slots.
If you are planning on triple monitor gaming with dual cards, then a full ATX size and sli capability will be better.

RexxShah · Aug 9, 2013

guys,i've decided 3 good motherboards to choose and will buy one of them.
and i will buy it tomorrow. please choose it for me .

MSI Z87-GD65 GAMING
Asus Z87-PLUS
ASRock Z87 Extreme6

saint19 · Aug 9, 2013

You don't want overclock. Change that CPU for a non K edition, save a few bucks and get the ASRoc option, thatps very solid for a good price and excellent performance.

RexxShah · Aug 9, 2013

saint19 :

like geofelt said earlier,i think i might change my mind to overclock it,maybe i need it someday.

Cardflip · Aug 9, 2013

Atm I am using an Asus Z87-Plus. So far it is a very nice board that isn't overloaded with worthless "features". It is possible to add another graphics card for SLI/CF on it (although reducing each slot to x8 instead of x16...a couple fps lost which can be gained by overclocking the cards

). All of those boards are great. What is your other hardware? Out of the 3 maybe we can pick one out for you based on your other stuff and future plans

RexxShah · Aug 9, 2013

Cardflip :

intel i5-4670/4670K
500GB HDD
4GB RAM

i want to buy good motherboard because i don't want to change/upgrade my motherboard in a next few years.
and i want my mobo to withstand quite high temp because i've experienced lots of times that my 2 pc broken bcause of high temp.

Cardflip · Aug 9, 2013

RexxShah :

Honestly, these motherboards aren't really for you. I would go for a lower cost motherboard and buy an aftermarket heatsink for your cpu (the stock one is absolute crap...). I recommend the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO which will allow for a moderate overclock in the future. Are you getting a discrete graphics card?

RexxShah · Aug 9, 2013

Cardflip :

RexxShah :

Honestly, these motherboards aren't really for you. I would go for a lower cost motherboard and buy an aftermarket heatsink for your cpu (the stock one is absolute crap...). I recommend the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO which will allow for a moderate overclock in the future. Are you getting a discrete graphics card?

yes,ASUS GeForce GTX650 Ti Boost DirectCU II

Cardflip · Aug 9, 2013

The Asus Z87-A would be your best bet for a lower cost motherboard that functions almost the same as the z87-plus. IT ALSO HAS A SWEET 75 DOLLAR OFF DEAL WITH THE 4670K!!!! woot!. Here's a link for the combo deal:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1413583

With that deal and savings on an entry level motherboard, please get an aftermarket heatsink for your CPU. It will help your temperatures a lot as Haswell likes to overvolt and stay hot when everything is set to auto (which will be since you don't seem like you will tinker around). Get a cheap 212 evo. Here's a link:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099&Tpk=hyper%20212%20evo

Hopefully I helped you choose the right products.

RexxShah · Aug 9, 2013

Z87 plus is better than Z87-A right?
thanks for thhe suggestion.
but newegg is not available in my country (damn!).
so i have to find it in my local seller store.

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