Need help choosing a motherboard, I5 build

[jtoth77]

I am building my 2nd computer right now and need help choosing a motherboard. Here is a list of the components I have chosen to use. I am not sure how many sata ports and pci... ports etc that I need. I don't want to overspend on a board, but I want to make sure there is space for all of my components. I already bought the case and power supply on special, so please don't hassle me on them, but if there are other items that you would disagree with let me know. And please no fan boy bla bla bla. I am all about bang for my buck and components that wont break down.

-cooler master rc-690 case
-CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC

-core i5 750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor
-G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
-Cooler Master Intel Core i5 compatible CPU Cooler RR-910-HTX3-G1 (not many options)

-2- POWERCOLOR PCS+ AX5770 1GBD5-PPG Radeon HD 5770 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 CrossFireX Support Video Card- (for crossfire)

-2 - Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST3250318AS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive (for raid 0 config.- for the os and software- windows 7)

2- SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - (for raid 1 config. for important docs, pics, home videos etc.)

-and possibly another 2tb drive for movies and junk.

-Rosewill RCR-IC001 40-in-1 USB 2.0 3.5" Internal Card Reader w/ USB port
-Sony Optiarc Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW
-Hauppauge WinTV HVR-1250 Hybrid TV Tuner /Video Recorder 1196 PCI-Express x1 Interface

-and possibly a sound card down the road

What mother board do you suggest for my components, Thanks. Jtoth77

 

[p55ibexpeak]

I am all about bang for my buck and components that wont break down.

Word. *gangster sign*

This if budget allows:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131621

or this if it doesn't:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128425

 

[jtoth77]

Thanks, The asus pro looks sweet. My one question on it is about the sata ports. I may have 5 hard drives and a few other devices so I may need more than 7 ports. Can you plug a sata 3.0 into a sata 6.0?
THanks.

 

[blackjellognomes]

Another option:
GIGABYTE GA-P55A-UD4P LGA 1156 Intel P55 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard w/ USB 3.0 & SATA 6 Gb/s - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128409
$184.99

Btw, the second mobo p55ibexpeak suggested will not support CF.

Also, the Cooler Master Hyper 212+ is a great HSF @ $30.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065&cm_re=212%2b_hyper-_-35-103-065-_-Product

EDIT: If you really need all that space, which I somewhat doubt, replace the two 1TB F3s and the possible 2TB with two 2TB F3s in RAID 1:
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3EG HD203WI 2TB 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152202&Tpk=2tb%20samsung%20spinpoint
$179.99

Most people don't realize there is a 2TB F3, but only because it's labeled "F3EG" and rather obscure on Newegg.

 

[blackjellognomes]

Thanks, The asus pro looks sweet. My one question on it is about the sata ports. I may have 5 hard drives and a few other devices so I may need more than 7 ports. Can you plug a sata 3.0 into a sata 6.0?
THanks.

SATA 6.0 is backwards compatible, yes.

 

[mavanhel]

Defintely go with the ASUS PRO. Also the Cooler Master Hyper 212 plus is a great cpu cooler for $30 and is better than the one you have listed.

 

[builderbobftw]

Maybe EVGA P55 Sli?

 

[blackjellognomes]

Defintely go with the ASUS PRO. Also the Cooler Master Hyper 212 plus is a great cpu cooler for $30 and is better than the one you have listed.

Thanks for reading my first post.

 

[mavanhel]

Thanks for reading my first post.

You're welcome. I'm glad I could come here to please.

 

[blackjellognomes]

You're welcome. I'm glad I could come here to please.

Ah, but gratitude does not imply pleasure, especially not when belying intentions.

 

[jtoth77]

Thanks guys. Some good info. Still curious about the sata 6.0. Can you plug in a standard sata 3.0 device into the 6.0 port.

 

[jtoth77]

Also what do you guys think about the open box deals at newegg. This looks like a good deal

Open Box: ASUS P7P55D PRO LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard

for 125 + shipping?

 

[blackjellognomes]

Thanks guys. Some good info. Still curious about the sata 6.0. Can you plug in a standard sata 3.0 device into the 6.0 port.

Yes, I mentioned that in my second post.

Also, that board is fine if you don't mind open box (I assume this is because of your budget?). Just remember that it lacks SATA III and USB 3.0, which will become mainstream in the next few years.

 

[jtoth77]

good to know. I guess the extra 20 is worth the future proof.
What do you think of the
ASUS P7P55D-E LGA 1156 Intel P55 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail

 

[blackjellognomes]

good to know. I guess the extra 20 is worth the future proof.
What do you think of the
ASUS P7P55D-E LGA 1156 Intel P55 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail

It's a great board, but if you are considering the open-box mobo @ $125, it may not be worth the $65. In order to justify the price difference, you have to consider whether you're okay with an open-box board and whether you think SATA III and USB 3.0 are worth the money. That's up to you.

 

[jtoth77]

what kind of problems have you heard of with buying open box products

 

[builderbobftw]

Maybe an EVGA P55 SLI?

 

[blackjellognomes]

what kind of problems have you heard of with buying open box products

Well there's always a chance you'll get a non-functioning or disfunctioning product. Personally, I've never heard of it happening, but only because I don't hear much at all

Builderbobftw, the Gigabyte board I mentioned earlier offers everything the EVGA P55 SLI does and more (ie SATA III and USB 3.0) at the same price. EVGA doesn't really make great mobos anyway, unless you consider aesthetics a priority.

 

[Truhls]

Usually open box products are fine. The only thing you want to consider is chances are they opened the box to steal some goodies out of it. So if its a mobo that is open, make sure you dont need any of the connectors before buying

 

[builderbobftw]

Do open box things have warrenty?

 

[builderbobftw]

Well there's always a chance you'll get a non-functioning or disfunctioning product. Personally, I've never heard of it happening, but only because I don't hear much at all

Builderbobftw, the Gigabyte board I mentioned earlier offers everything the EVGA P55 SLI does and more (ie SATA III and USB 3.0) at the same price. EVGA doesn't really make great mobos anyway, unless you consider aesthetics a priority.

The EVGA 3x sli board is a pretty cool board. For my money, i would pick it over a P6t Deluxue at the same price. The 3x sli gives you the option to xfire or sli, while the p6t does not.

 

[blackjellognomes]

The EVGA 3x sli board is a pretty cool board. For my money, i would pick it over a P6t Deluxue at the same price. The 3x sli gives you the option to xfire or sli, while the p6t does not.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but only the FTW 200 and Classified 200 versions offer 3x SLI. Both cost at least $300. No one mentioned the P6T Deluxe, and all the other boards recommended on this thread cost under $200.

Also, jtoth77 is looking to get two 5770s, why would he care for SLI? He probably wouldn't need a third card in the first place considering how powerful 5770s in CF are, and having a third card ruins the "bang for buck" of the build.

EDIT: Open box items usually have the manufacturer's warranty.

 

[jtoth77]

Best answer selected by jtoth77.

 

[jtoth77]

Thanks for the help, you guys are awesome. I have decided to go with the

ASUS P7P55D-E LGA 1156 Intel P55 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

It is priced well $145, has 9 sata ports, and will accommodate some future devices. Thanks, Jtoth77

 

[blackjellognomes]

Thanks for the help, you guys are awesome. I have decided to go with the

ASUS P7P55D-E LGA 1156 Intel P55 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

It is priced well $145, has 9 sata ports, and will accommodate some future devices. Thanks, Jtoth77

Have you ordered already?!
Its second PCI-e 2.0 slot only runs at x4, which will hold back your second 5770.