Hello there, I'm looking to build my own PC and I'm wondering if motherboards matter to the overall performance.
I know I need to get a compatible mobo to my processor choice (ie a 1155 socket mobo), so I have two in mind, one is half as cheap.
I will have 8gb ram, maybe upgraded to 16 later, but won't ever need 32gb ram which the £85 mobo offers. I'm also not looking to overclock. What are the pros and cons of each?
Here are the two I'm choosing.
Asus P8Z77-V LX Motherboard - £85
http://www.amazon.co.uk/P8Z77-V-Motherboard-CrossFireX-Intelligent-Processors/dp/B007KZQE7Q/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1379263760&sr=8-2&keywords=1155+motherboard#productDetails
Asus P8B75-M LX Motherboard - £51
http://www.amazon.co.uk/P8B75-M-LX-Motherboard-PCI-Express-Socket/dp/B008P4ZS64/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1379265075&sr=8-6&keywords=1155+motherboard
I've noticed that the £85 one has a HDMI cable slot, I'm not bothered about connecting it to a TV or anything. I also don't think I'll want to connect 2 graphic cards in the near future.
I am wondering, will the AMD HD 9000 series cards need new motherboards, or will these be compatible?
I know I need to get a compatible mobo to my processor choice (ie a 1155 socket mobo), so I have two in mind, one is half as cheap.
I will have 8gb ram, maybe upgraded to 16 later, but won't ever need 32gb ram which the £85 mobo offers. I'm also not looking to overclock. What are the pros and cons of each?
Here are the two I'm choosing.
Asus P8Z77-V LX Motherboard - £85
http://www.amazon.co.uk/P8Z77-V-Motherboard-CrossFireX-Intelligent-Processors/dp/B007KZQE7Q/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1379263760&sr=8-2&keywords=1155+motherboard#productDetails
Asus P8B75-M LX Motherboard - £51
http://www.amazon.co.uk/P8B75-M-LX-Motherboard-PCI-Express-Socket/dp/B008P4ZS64/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1379265075&sr=8-6&keywords=1155+motherboard
I've noticed that the £85 one has a HDMI cable slot, I'm not bothered about connecting it to a TV or anything. I also don't think I'll want to connect 2 graphic cards in the near future.
I am wondering, will the AMD HD 9000 series cards need new motherboards, or will these be compatible?