Intel Motherboard

Jrw363

September 14, 2010 9:24:17 AM

Hello my name is Jeff and i am new to this community. I want to know what everyone thinks is the best mobo for an intel build going with a 1366 socket or a 1156 socket. Im looking at a i7 950 or the 875k for overclocking and gaming. Any advice for a good board with good overclocking features would be appreciated thank you.

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reccy

September 14, 2010 9:27:34 AM

I have the ASUS P6X58D-E Mobo (Socket 1366) and overclocks my i7 930 to 4ghz no probs and no hassels, alot of OC features aswell, most i am un educated on lol.

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unknown_13

CPUs Expert

September 14, 2010 9:32:50 AM

For overclocking the i7 875k will be easier to OC 'cause it's unlocked. In gaming both CPU's will do a great job.
Here is a good P55 mobo:

GIGABYTE GA-P55-USB3 LGA 1156 Intel P55 USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

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Emperus

CPUs Master

Motherboard Authority

September 14, 2010 9:36:48 AM

Depends on your budget.. Pretty much all available boards are good.. Just stay away from Intel original options..

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Jrw363

September 14, 2010 10:11:01 AM

unknown_13 said:

For overclocking the i7 875k will be easier to OC 'cause it's unlocked. In gaming both CPU's will do a great job.
Here is a good P55 mobo:

GIGABYTE GA-P55-USB3 LGA 1156 Intel P55 USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

whats the difference between an unlocked processor and a locked processor? ALso does triple channel memory matter much?

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unknown_13

CPUs Expert

September 14, 2010 10:14:46 AM

Jrw363 said:

whats the difference between an unlocked processor and a locked processor? ALso does triple channel memory matter much?

Well these unlocked CPU's don't have their multiplier locked, so with an unlocked multiplier you can OC the CPU easily. (you can raise the multiplier)

And no, tripple channel memory doesn't matter much, and in games it makes no difference.

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v-2samrc

September 14, 2010 12:29:14 PM

I personally use an Intel® Workstation Board WX58BP motherboard with an Intel® Core™ i7 965 processor.

The Intel® Workstation Board WX58BP supports a single Intel® Xeon® or Intel® Core™ i7 LGA1366 socket processor.

- Mobo Specifications
http://www.intel.com/Products/Workstation/Motherboards/...

- Supported Processors
http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/wx58bp...

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