Need a new motherboard for GTX 760

Skoopz · Jan 6, 2014

Greetings, recently I bought a brand new "Zotac GTX 760" from a close friend who purchased two by mistake, due to the layout of the motherboard I have to forgo a HDD (can only fit 1) and forgo the Power/Reset Switch/HDD LEDS with this particular graphics card connected.

So what I require is a cheap-ish motherboard (that I am going to replace, just need one to tide me over until the next pay check) which is below £100 that will fit a GTX 760 comfortably. The other condition is that it has to be: Micro-ATX: (9.6 x 9.0 inches) and LGA775.

Specifics:
My current motherboard is a "PEGATRON CORPORATION 2A73h".
And the card I have is a "Zotac GTX 760 2GB".

larkspur · Jan 6, 2014

Yeah, I looked at the layout and see what you mean. Have you considered the right-angle 90 degree SATA cables? Something like this? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812123282

Otherwise, just wait till the next paycheck to get something nicer or buy a really cheap used socket-775 board on ebay.

Skoopz · Jan 6, 2014

Thanks for the response, I am looking for a cheap/used board on sites such as ebay but I'm not entirely sure if there are micro-atx boards with a socket-775 and space for a large(ish) card like a GTX 760. Don't know if it is a long shot or if some one has had a similar problem and can point me towards to motherboards.

larkspur · Jan 6, 2014

Ok, give me your current system specs. I already know your current motherboard. What's your CPU and power supply? Gotta make sure your PSU can handle the 760 anyway. If you tell me the CPU I can better find a good used LGA775 mobo for you. Are you in the USA?

Skoopz · Jan 6, 2014

CPU: "Intel Core 2 Duo E7400 @ 2.80GHz"
Power Supply: "COOLERMASTER ELITE POWER 500W PSU"

I live in the UK but any brands/ranges; etc will get me off on a good foot and gives me something to search eu stores for, first time building a PC so I don't entirely know what's good motherboard wise

larkspur · Jan 6, 2014

The problem with replacing the motherboard in that machine is that its a ton of work, hassle, driver installation, OS installation, etc. that needs to be done when switching to a new motherboard. Doing that just for a system that results in a Core 2 Duo E7400 with a GTX760 isn't really worth it. The Core 2 Duo is older, will struggle in current games, and can't really keep up with the GTX760. Even if it's temporary, it's not worth all the hassle.

My advice is to not change out the mobo just so you can fit the 760. Leave the old system as it is. Instead, start planning your new system to be purchased and built when you have the money. Tom's System Builder Marathons are a great place to see some good new system examples. Definitely use the GTX760 in the new system, it's a good card, but you should focus on an entirely new mobo and cpu instead of spending resources on a very short-term, temporary solution. If you must have a short-term solution, pick up a shorter used graphics card that will fit. What do you think?

Skoopz · Jan 6, 2014

Thanks for the responses, yeah I agree I will just wait a few weeks until I can upgrade both the motherboard and processor in one go, thank you for the advise I appreciate it

larkspur · Jan 6, 2014

Anytime! Come back to the forums when you are ready to build, people can help you put together a nice new system given your budget. Just follow the instructions in the link below and fill out and post that template. Once people know what your computer needs are and what you plan to reuse from the old system, they can give you good advice. Have fun! http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/261222-31-build-advice

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