Suitable motherboard

[atom1202]

hey i was thinking of getting a i5 2500k, with either a gtx460 or gtx560 gpu
not exactly sure how much i should be spending on a motherboard though (bit new to this)
of course id like usb3 sata3 and have it as a p67 board

thanks!

 

[joelmartinez]

What res? Do you want the option of SLI later?

non-SLI: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157217&cm_re=asrock_extreme4-_-13-157-217-_-Product asrock extreme4 ($153)
SLI: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157222&cm_re=asrock_p67-_-13-157-222-_-Product asrock pro3 ($124)

These are great boards for the money, look up some reviews if you doubt asrock they have gotten out of their previous quality slum

 

[atom1202]

arent asrock kind of a break off from asus anyway?
yeah sli would be handy but not essential.
probably about 1920x1080

hopefully i can find a site selling those in australia as newegg doesnt do overseas shipping

 

[joelmartinez]

sorry didn't know country of origin since I have no idea about vendors in australia I'll just give you a list of some you should look for.

I wouldn't go with SLI if it isn't essential and at that res a single decent graphics card is enough

GA-P67A-UD3
Asrock p67 pro3 (asrock is a break off from asus and they have cheaper motherboards that don't sacrifice features)
Asus p67 LE (kinda expensive)
BIOSTAR TP67B+ (don't know much about this board would only get if you can unearth some reviews)

Buy the cheapest out of those

 

[atom1202]

ha thanks heaps!
sorry about the country thing shouldve put it in the original post.
very helpful

 

[atom1202]

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