Core i3 2100

[pell380]

which mother board will be best for core i3 2100

 

[IntelEnthusiast]

What are you looking to do with this computer? If you are looking for a good multi-purpose board to use with the Intel® Core™ i3-2100 you can take a look at the Intel Desktop Board DZ68BD. If you are looking for more of a gaming board you might look at something in the P67 line from Asus, Gigabyte or MSI.

Christian Wood
Intel Enthusiast Team

 

[wintermint]

I don't think he needs to go with P67/Z68 if it's a i3-2100. He will do just fine with a budget H61/H67 motherboard for no more than $75. He can allocate the money he saves onto a better GPU

 

[JordoR]

As well you have to consider your needs. If you are going with just the integrated intel graphics, make sure you grab a motherboard with a HDMI/DVI/VGA port (depending on what devices you own). If you are going with a dedicated card, then obviously this doesn't apply.

My recent i3 2100 build I went with I used a: ASUS P8H67-M PRO/CSM H67 mATX LGA1155. It was a great deal at the time.

 

[pell380]

i will play games on this pc
these 3 boards are in my buying range

asus
http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Intel_Socket_1155/P8H61M_LE/


intel
http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/motherboards/db-DH61WW/DH61WW-overview.htm?wapkw=(dh61ww)

intel
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/motherboards/desktop-motherboards/desktop-board-dh61be.html

i will buy a 4gb ddr3 ram and gtx 550ti .will they perfome max on oe of these board with i3 2100?

 

[gogoman123]

if u wont be overclocking, dont need: USB3.0, RAID, SATA III get a h61
these links explain the differences between h61, h67, p67 and z68
http://www.pugetsystems.com/blog/2011/06/09/h67-p67-and-z68-which-one-is-right-for-you/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGA_1155
http://www.ukgamingcomputers.co.uk/difference-between-h67-p67-z68-and-h61-chipsets-a-22.html

 

[pell380]

i dont want to overclock and save money for gpu but i will change my processor after 2 or 3 years to i7 so should i buy intel DH67CL?

 

[pell380]

if u wont be overclocking, dont need: USB3.0, RAID, SATA III get a h61
these links explain the differences between h61, h67, p67 and z68
http://www.pugetsystems.com/blog/2011/06/09/h67-p67-and-z68-which-one-is-right-for-you/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGA_1155
http://www.ukgamingcomputers.co.uk/difference-between-h67-p67-z68-and-h61-chipsets-a-22.html

i dont want to overclock and save money for gpu but i will change my processor after 2 or 3 years to i7 so should i buy intel DH67CL?

 

[gogoman123]

i dont want to overclock and save money for gpu but i will change my processor after 2 or 3 years to i7 so should i buy intel DH67CL?

it depends on ur specific needs. how many usb, pci slots, ect. when u know what u want and set urself a budget, start looking around

 

[pell380]

i want a motherboard which will compatible with ivy bridge...and sli...