Return CPU or Motherboard?

IAmFridge · Oct 17, 2014

I'm building a PC for the first time, and I accidentally ordered a MSI A55M-E33 Motherboard (FM2/FM2+ Socket) when I had also ordered an Intel Core i3 4150 (1150 Socket) CPU. I don't know whether I should return the motherboard or the CPU. Whichever one I return, what should I replace it with? The motherboard cost £27.59 and the CPU cost £84.50.

Thanks in advance.

jbrown156 · Oct 17, 2014

IAmFridge :

replace the motherboard and get a z97 mobo .. whats your budget on the mobo ?

iron8orn · Oct 17, 2014

I would say keep the i3 and get 1150 mobo for it

jbrown156 · Oct 17, 2014

here is a low a cheap z97 mobo thats lovely and would be great for games and stuff like that
you can have multiple gpu on this one..

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/gigabyte-ultra-durable-desktop-motherboard-intel-z97-express-chipset-socket-h3-lga-1150/1311409391.p;jsessionid=5A68E80E56FB43CAC989E116BF4CF3B9.bbolsp-app03-143?id=mp1311409391&skuId=1311409391&st=z97 motherboard&cp=1&lp=8#tab=buyingOptions

EasyLover · Oct 17, 2014

What is your preference? Intel or AMD? If Intel is your choice then return the mobo and grab H97 series mobo. If AMD is your choice then return the CPU and buy AMD CPU having FM2/FM2+ socket.

My recommendation is to stay with Intel build.

Zerk2012 · Oct 17, 2014

Their no reason to get a Z97 motherboard unless you plan on upgrading to a K series CPU that can be overclocked get a H97 or you could even get by with a B85.
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gab85mds3h
EDIT he has a u ATX board and didn't list his case.

geofelt · Oct 17, 2014

Return the motherboard. The cpu is better than anything that will fit on the am2 motherboard.
If your budget is small, any lga1150 motherboard will do.
This is about the cheapest:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/MSI-H81M-P33-LGA1150-Micro-ATX-MOTHERBOARD/dp/B00FYLPAG4/ref=sr_1_8?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1413565584&sr=1-8&keywords=1150+motherboard
I might prefer a more feature rich Z97 based motherboard.
Here is an inexpensive one:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gigabyte-Z97P-D3-LGA1150-Motherboard-USB3-0/dp/B00K9R1OCW/ref=sr_1_11?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1413565430&sr=1-11&keywords=1150+z97+motherboard

IAmFridge · Oct 17, 2014

geofelt :

Thank you, and everyone else for your input on this, you've helped me a lot!

sora · Oct 17, 2014

jbrown156 :

Zerk2012 :

A Z97 motherboard is newer compared to a Z87 though as you wouldn't need to perform a BIOS update to overclock a K series CPU.

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