thinking about buying an asus hero motherboard need some suggestions on overclockable cpu, memory and video card
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jobbs
February 28, 2014 8:24:08 AM
i want a fast overclockable computer. I would like to know what people think of my choice for a motherboard. This will be my first personal build so i am not sure what cpu, memory or video card to use. there are so many to choose from. Can I get some suggestions on what to use if I buy this board. i want to use it for gaming. Btw i plan on liquid cooling the cpu and possible the video card
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February 28, 2014 8:48:01 AM
For overclocking motherboards, you want more VRM phases. The short explanation: typically, more power phases = a more stable, higher, and cooler overclock. You can read more about VRMs here: http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Everything-You-N... and http://www.overclock.net/t/891696/a-short-power-phase-d...
Now, this doesn't mean you need to buy a 16 phase motherboard. Good motherboards have 8 + 2 power phase design. When I'm looking to find out the power phase for a motherboard, I simply search "<make & model> power phases". There are also forums where people have complied lists with motherboards and their power phases. (Overclock.net http://www.overclock.net/t/946407/amd-motherboards-vrm-...).
The reason I'm telling you this is because you can find 8 + 2 phases on motherboards from $140 to $250. Both can achieve similar results.
Overclocking takes some time and luck. Each CPU is different. Just because you've read that Person-A achieved 4.8 GHz, doesn't mean you will. OC'ing is a trial by error process. There are many OC'ing guides that you should read to understand the principals so you know how not to damage components in your computer.
I understand you want to water cool your system. But, do you have a budget for parts?
Now, this doesn't mean you need to buy a 16 phase motherboard. Good motherboards have 8 + 2 power phase design. When I'm looking to find out the power phase for a motherboard, I simply search "<make & model> power phases". There are also forums where people have complied lists with motherboards and their power phases. (Overclock.net http://www.overclock.net/t/946407/amd-motherboards-vrm-...).
The reason I'm telling you this is because you can find 8 + 2 phases on motherboards from $140 to $250. Both can achieve similar results.
Overclocking takes some time and luck. Each CPU is different. Just because you've read that Person-A achieved 4.8 GHz, doesn't mean you will. OC'ing is a trial by error process. There are many OC'ing guides that you should read to understand the principals so you know how not to damage components in your computer.
I understand you want to water cool your system. But, do you have a budget for parts?
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February 28, 2014 8:49:37 AM
jobbs
February 28, 2014 1:08:46 PM
i can use up to $2k if needed and i will look at the suggested web sites that barto suggested but i am leaning towards the hero board as i know from experience that asus make a good motherboard i have one still working and its is 15 years old but i can always use the knowledge of the suggested web sites
thanks i look forward to more info from both of u and others if they want
thanks i look forward to more info from both of u and others if they want
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February 28, 2014 7:17:08 PM
Ok. Well the Asus Hero is a good motherboard. Considering your budget, the Asus Hero will be great. It has a 8 + 2 VRMs, so overclocking will be good.
Just to give you an idea:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.96 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($197.26 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($155.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($489.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 850W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($148.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1367.17
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-28 22:10 EST-0500)
So there's about $600 of room to add components and peripherals. I'm no expert in water cooling but I do know that a custom loop can be $200-$300. Monitors are from $140-$200. OS (if needed) is $100. HDD (again if you don't have one) is about $70. I don't pick case but those can start a $60 and go up from there.
Obviously, everything can be changed. I just thought to give you an idea of where to start.
Just to give you an idea:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.96 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($197.26 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($155.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($489.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 850W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($148.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1367.17
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-28 22:10 EST-0500)
So there's about $600 of room to add components and peripherals. I'm no expert in water cooling but I do know that a custom loop can be $200-$300. Monitors are from $140-$200. OS (if needed) is $100. HDD (again if you don't have one) is about $70. I don't pick case but those can start a $60 and go up from there.
Obviously, everything can be changed. I just thought to give you an idea of where to start.
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jobbs
March 1, 2014 9:08:11 PM
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March 1, 2014 9:44:16 PM
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.96 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($197.26 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($77.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($155.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card ($729.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF XM (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($140.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($124.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1917.09
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-02 00:43 EST-0500)
That is what i was thinking. Rest it's your preference to which one to go with. Good luck.
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.96 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($197.26 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($77.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($155.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card ($729.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF XM (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($140.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($124.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1917.09
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-02 00:43 EST-0500)
That is what i was thinking. Rest it's your preference to which one to go with. Good luck.
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March 2, 2014 8:23:34 AM
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March 2, 2014 8:36:48 AM
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March 2, 2014 8:46:20 AM
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March 2, 2014 8:51:26 AM
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