Mobo for i5 2500k based rig ...

[scapegoat_44]

I ve been planning to buid a new rig with CPU : i5 2500 K and i intend to config a GTX460SLI setup by adding another card later this year .

Which would be the best mobo in the < $175 price tag ( basically the best bang for buck ) and it should be able to SLI and X-fire @ decent rates( dunno if x8/x8 or 16x/4x is better) ?

Will it come with a SLI bridge ?

Brand preferences : ASUS , Gigabyte ( the former is found in abundance here )

Country of Origin : Coimbatore, India .

Thanks guys .

 

[Maziar]

Dual x8 is much better than x16x4.
You can go with ASUS P86Z68-V/V-Pro,I have the first and I'm satisfied with it and yes it comes with a SLI bridge

 

[scapegoat_44]

Dual x8 is much better than x16x4.
You can go with ASUS P86Z68-V/V-Pro,I have the first and I'm satisfied with it and yes it comes with a SLI bridge

1.Can you just provide me with a link for the mobo ?
A newegg link would be sufficient .

2.Does this platform support IvyBridge processors ?

Thanks mate

 

[Maziar]

Z68-V
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131729
Z68-V Pro
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131730

Ivy bridge CPU support isn't confirmed yet but they may support it

 

[scapegoat_44]

Z68-V
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131729
Z68-V Pro
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131730

Ivy bridge CPU support isn't confirmed yet but they may support it

Thanks for the link mate

The Z68-V Pro mobo was pretty impressive , but the only downside to it is that it costs more than the Core i5 2500K , a whooping $295.00 over here . I guess i have to go for it but it stretches my budget a bit .
Are there any other good mobos in the $150 mark ?

Thanks man !!

 

[Maziar]

hmm,you have to go with a P67 board then
ASUS P8P67
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131705

 

[scapegoat_44]

hmm,you have to go with a P67 board then
ASUS P8P67
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131705

P67 - Has it got any cons compared to the Z68 chipset in terms of gaming ?

 

[IntelEnthusiast]

The differences between the P67 and the Z68 chipset is that the Z68 supports a couple other features that the P67 doesn't. The Z68 support the Intel SRT (Smart Response Technology) and also supports the IGP (Intergraded Graphics on Processors). Most of the time there isnt that much of a difference between the cost on the boards so you can check around a bit and you might find a Z68 that fits your needs a little better. (If you get a Gigabyte board make sure that you check to see that it does support the IGP, some of them don't).

Christian Wood
Intel Enthusiast Team

 

[scapegoat_44]

The differences between the P67 and the Z68 chipset is that the Z68 supports a couple other features that the P67 doesn't. The Z68 support the Intel SRT (Smart Response Technology) and also supports the IGP (Intergraded Graphics on Processors). Most of the time there isnt that much of a difference between the cost on the boards so you can check around a bit and you might find a Z68 that fits your needs a little better. (If you get a Gigabyte board make sure that you check to see that it does support the IGP, some of them don't).

Christian Wood
Intel Enthusiast Team

Sorry to bother you , but have you got any clue regarding the compatibility of those two chipsets with IvyBridge series ?

Are there any difference between p67 & Z68 chipsets in the gaming perspective ??

 

[Maziar]

Like I said,they maybe compatible with Ivy bridge but ASUS hasn't confirmed it yet
And no there isn't a difference between P67 and Z68 in games

 

[scapegoat_44]

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