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So my PSU and MOBO died a couple of days ago, according to the guy at the store the GPU and Processor are alright.

I managed to find a good deal on two products.


  • Intel Dz68bc Lga 1155
    750w Corsair 750m 80+ Bronze

Do you guys think this particular mobo is a good choice? And what about the PSU, can I sli 2 970 and Overclock an i7 2600k with no problems?

Thanks a lot for your help.
 
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The Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH (I am assuming it is the TH?) is about as feature packed as you could get for a 7th generation Intel motherboard except for extra SATA ports and the ability to run multiple GPUs @ PCIe 3.0 x16/x16 (both of which would require extra controller chips) like some other boards in its class. It does, however, have a few things that most Z77 boards do not: mSATA and Thunderbolt. According to this review (http://www.anandtech.com/show/6296/gigabyte-z77xup4-th-review-thunderbolt-times-two) this board comes with high quality, ultra...
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I usually don't like Intel motherboards because they are pretty much like the reference edition of motherboards. But with this one, you can overclock on it and do pretty much all the other things that a non-Intel brand Z68 board can do. If it is significantly discounted and brand new with a full warranty then I'd say go ahead and get it UNLESS you can find a similar Asus, MSI or Gigabyte Z68 or even Z77 for a similar price. The 750m, though, is not really a good choice for an SLI setup. I am guessing it is the CX 750m? You'd be better off spending a few extra bucks on a better quality unit from Seasonic or XFX. XFX has a 750w bronze for $74 after rebate on newegg (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207015&cm_re=XFX_750w-_-17-207-015-_-Product). Corsair also makes better quality series called CS-750m (80+ Gold) which is also on sale right now for $80 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139061
 
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Well the Intel board is the cheapest choice right now. It is new and has full warranty.

I found another one, an Asus S1155 P8z77-v-lk. Will this one be any better? I already had two bad experiences with ASUS boards tho.

About the PSU, I think its the best deal right now, I live in Mexico and cant find any of those products you mention.
 
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Thanks a lot for your response Blackbird.

Just please tell me why, thats all Im asking I dont know much about these kind of things and I just dont want to waste my money thats all, I want to get something that lets me Overclock, SLI and just have fun you know what I mean, I know its not very fancy stuff but I just want it to work.


 
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One more question Blackbird.

I found a new PSU.

A Aerocool Modular 800w Strike-x 80+ Silver

Is this one a better choice? Its just a little bit more pricey

 
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Where are you located? If you are willing to spend the extra money, then stick to the top-rated PSU brands which are Seasonic, XFX, Silverstone, Antec, Coolermaster and even the higher end Corsair and Rosewill ones since many are simply re-branded from companies like Seasonic. The CX series, though, is not meant to be used with such nice GPUs like GTX 970 SLI. Protect your investment and get better quality than the better deal.
 
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Alright, what about the Corsair RM750 80 Plus Gold, its a little bit more pricey but I managed to find it on a good trusted store.

Also, what do you think about the Intel Board? Its literally the only good deal I can find here for the 1155 chipset tho
 
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It is definitely better than the CX but for a similar price, you can probably get a 750w 80+ gold Seasonic unless it is way lower than the regular price.

About the motherboard, have you looked for Z77 or even Z75 boards as well or only Z68? Z77 support your CPU and are probably more common since they are newer than Z68. You'd be surprised, you might find a better name brand board with more updated features for less money than the Intel Z68. At most places, pricing goes by inventory and if they have more Z77 boards than Z68 boards, they might be a little cheaper especially since both have been discontinued and they would want to get rid of them to make room for 1150 and soon 1151 boards.
 
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Cant find any Seasonics here bro.

So what about the Intel board? What do you think about it

 
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If there aren't any Z77 boards within the same price range, then you might as well get it but don't expect to be able to get any crazy overclocks with it since Intel typically doesn't use high end VRM parts which is why you are getting such a low price on it. Like the PSU, I'd rather spend a few extra bucks and get a quality unit like something from Asus or Gigabyte that has better components, better features, allows for better performance and has better customer support. Although Asus is kind of iffy in the customer service area, they do have top quality motherboards and are the #1 selling motherboard company in the world by far. Since you have a 2600k, I'm assuming you want to be able to get decent overclocks with it. If not, go ahead and buy the Intel. If you do want better overclocking, get an Asus, Gigabyte, MSI or even AsRock.
 
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I found 2 other ones.

I COULD get a hold on a Gigabyte Ga-z77x-up4

But if not, theres this store that sells an Asrock ATX Z77 Extreme3

I was told bad things about Asrock tho...

 
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The Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH (I am assuming it is the TH?) is about as feature packed as you could get for a 7th generation Intel motherboard except for extra SATA ports and the ability to run multiple GPUs @ PCIe 3.0 x16/x16 (both of which would require extra controller chips) like some other boards in its class. It does, however, have a few things that most Z77 boards do not: mSATA and Thunderbolt. According to this review (http://www.anandtech.com/show/6296/gigabyte-z77xup4-th-review-thunderbolt-times-two) this board comes with high quality, ultra durable and ultra efficient IR3550 ICs for power delivery making it the best board you have found so far for overclocking. I'd, without hesitation, pick this over the Intel and AsRock.
 
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