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July 15, 2014 6:23:41 PM

Hi guys.
I wanna know if someone can tell me one good MOBO for the money to pair with an i3 haswell.
I want a good MOBO because later i can switch to an i5 and OC it.
I have 2 options:
1- Stay with an i3 now, buy a better MOBO and later switch to an i5-K possibel,
2- Buy now an i5-non K and a b85 MOBO.

The B85 MOBO i have in mind is this MSI B85-G43 GAMING SKT 1150.

If someone can help me decide and if someone want chose a diferent MOBO, please do from this site: http://www.alientech.pt

PS. The PC is for gaming and light work (office, autoCad)

Thanks guys, and sorry if my english is not the best.

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a c 369 V Motherboard
July 15, 2014 6:34:40 PM

For overclocking, you need a Z87(haswell) or Z97 (haswell refresh) motherboard. i3's don't overclock. only i5 4670k or 4690k overclock.

Tom's - http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/mainstream-gaming-z... - recommends ASRock Z97 Extreme 4 (or Asus Z97-A)
as a mid tier Z97 mobo. There are better (but more expensive) overclocking motherboards. Particularly from Asus eg Sabertooth, Maxiumus Hero.
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a c 1798 V Motherboard
July 15, 2014 6:39:38 PM

I'd go the Asus Z97-A, can upgrade the CPU later or if no big rush, will be compatible with the new Broadwell CPUs when they arrive. Very good solid all around mobo. ;) 
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July 16, 2014 5:06:58 AM

Tradesman1 said:
I'd go the Asus Z97-A, can upgrade the CPU later or if no big rush, will be compatible with the new Broadwell CPUs when they arrive. Very good solid all around mobo. ;) 



Yeah iam not on a big rush. XD
So in your opinion its better now get a Z97 MOBO with an I3 haswell and later after 1year or more get the new CPU maybe an i5 or even if i want an i5-K to OC.
Its better go that way then get an i5-non K now with the MSI B85-G43 GAMING SKT 1150? With the second one i can only upgrade later to an I7 so not so good to future.

About the Z97 MOBO that Asus is the best for the price or you have other better for the price?
If you have can pick one from this site please. (http://www.alientech.pt)

Thank you

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July 16, 2014 5:25:52 AM

i7Baby said:
Tom's review - http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/mainstream-gaming-z... - ASRock Z97 Extreme 4 or Asus Z97-A

They are not on that website. In Spain - PC Components OK? http://www.pccomponentes.com/



Yes they have it. I already saw it.
http://www.alientech.pt/product_info.php?cPath=180_15_3...
http://www.alientech.pt/product_info.php?cPath=180_15_3...

Its that or not?

For that review the Asrock is the better option or not? They are the same price more or less.
For a lower price, good for gaming and future, there is anything good? Maybe i wont buy a new i5-K to OC maybe i only buy the new i5-non K. I dont know already, but that MOBOS are almost the price of an i3 haswell LOL
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a c 369 V Motherboard
July 16, 2014 7:41:27 PM

Yep - that's them.

The review said they preferred the ASRock. But the Asus was about the same. Either will be fine.

Tradesman prefers Asus. I prefer ASRock.
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a c 1798 V Motherboard
July 16, 2014 7:45:49 PM

:)  Well here I do :)  Rock is my #2 for for Z87 and Z97, the Rock was #1 for me with Z77 (in sig) and still have my P67 Fatal1ty/2500K cranking along
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July 17, 2014 12:37:32 AM

Nagalf said:
Hi guys.
I wanna know if someone can tell me one good MOBO for the money to pair with an i3 haswell.
I want a good MOBO because later i can switch to an i5 and OC it.
I have 2 options:
1- Stay with an i3 now, buy a better MOBO and later switch to an i5-K possibel,
2- Buy now an i5-non K and a b85 MOBO.

The B85 MOBO i have in mind is this MSI B85-G43 GAMING SKT 1150.

If someone can help me decide and if someone want chose a diferent MOBO, please do from this site: http://www.alientech.pt

PS. The PC is for gaming and light work (office, autoCad)

Thanks guys, and sorry if my english is not the best.


Hi,
so for the overclocking need
will go with z series mb for sure
(well, there has few leak bios supports h97 overclocking, but I personal suggest to use the z97 mb)

and, b85-g43 gaming mb is good, but you have to find the bios for oc

so I will suggest the z97 pc mate
this can oc for sure, also cheap as well

I m not sure if your are the hard-overclocker
if not, I will just vote i5-non k cpu with b85-g43 gaming mb

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July 17, 2014 6:40:30 AM

MartinNixon0422 said:
Nagalf said:
Hi guys.
I wanna know if someone can tell me one good MOBO for the money to pair with an i3 haswell.
I want a good MOBO because later i can switch to an i5 and OC it.
I have 2 options:
1- Stay with an i3 now, buy a better MOBO and later switch to an i5-K possibel,
2- Buy now an i5-non K and a b85 MOBO.

The B85 MOBO i have in mind is this MSI B85-G43 GAMING SKT 1150.

If someone can help me decide and if someone want chose a diferent MOBO, please do from this site: http://www.alientech.pt

PS. The PC is for gaming and light work (office, autoCad)

Thanks guys, and sorry if my english is not the best.


Hi,
so for the overclocking need
will go with z series mb for sure
(well, there has few leak bios supports h97 overclocking, but I personal suggest to use the z97 mb)

and, b85-g43 gaming mb is good, but you have to find the bios for oc

so I will suggest the z97 pc mate
this can oc for sure, also cheap as well

I m not sure if your are the hard-overclocker
if not, I will just vote i5-non k cpu with b85-g43 gaming mb



I never done OC and i dont know if the gain on FPS in games worth it. Because to OC you need a very good PSU, a very good MOBO and a decent cooler and i think if i take that money and apply it on a better GPU i will gain more FPS.
So in resume i think i will not OC in the future.

My question now is:
Its better now get the H97 MOBO for later upgrade to the new CPU chips? Or should i stay with the B85 MOBO?
I will get now maybe an I3 and not an I5 but after a year i can upgrade to an I5-non K.
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July 18, 2014 12:03:44 AM

i7Baby said:
I think the H97 - they are better chipsets anyway. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGA_1150

More SATA3 and USB



Really? The H97 is better then a B85?
So is better buy now the H97 if iam not planning OC in the future right?

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a c 369 V Motherboard
July 18, 2014 12:19:32 AM

Yes
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July 18, 2014 7:25:07 AM

i7Baby said:
Yes


Ok. One more thing witch H97 you advises to buy?
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a c 369 V Motherboard
July 18, 2014 6:50:54 PM

I'd stick with Asus or ASRock eg ASRock Fataity H97 Killer or Asus H97 Plus
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July 18, 2014 11:55:51 PM

i7Baby said:
I'd stick with Asus or ASRock eg ASRock Fataity H97 Killer or Asus H97 Plus


The Asusrock H97 Pro 4 is good?
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