Need some motherboard advice 1155

[jerw10]

Hello,

I'm currently trying to build a computer to upgrade from i7 930 and 5870 and here's what I have so far...

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=16570826

I'm trying to find a different motherboard because I'd like to leave some room in the budget for a decent ssd and as of right now my budget is around $1500 to $1600.

So far this is the one that's somewhat high on the list...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131693&cm_re=asus_1155-_-13-131-693-_-Product

I will primarily use my computer for gaming, f@h and watching movies. I do plan on overclocking since I hear that the 2600 series overclocks pretty high pretty easily.

Anyway, I would really appreciate any advice to lower my current price to fit in at least a 100GB SSD (Win 7 + Black Ops)

Thanks,
Jer

 

[mdd1963]

Most are opting for Asrock or Asus based P67 mb....

Your existing 930 should OC nicely, however, so I don't think you are going to see a 'huge' difference.

 

[jerw10]

I currently don't have my 930 overclocked just because I only have stock fan and I'm seeing around 56 degrees at full load.

Are you saying that I should stick with my 1366 socket? I've just heard great things about the new generation of i7s.

 

[joelmartinez]

It's a better idea to stick with the i7 930 system with 5870, buy this air-cooler http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185142&Tpk=scmg-2100 with that and this TIM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835150080&cm_re=shin_etsu-_-35-150-080-_-Product you should be able to hit 3.8ghz at least and maybe even 4ghz, the new LGA 1155 is only a smart upgrade if coming from AM2+, or LGA 775

If you have any extra money left purchase another 5870 for crossfire.

 

[jerw10]

What about upgrading to a 970? I just don't want to get left behind when it comes to terms of processor speed since all of those newer sandy bridge processors are top of the list in benchmarks.

I do see how it'd be a better idea to wait to upgrade to 2011 socket compared to going to 1155.

 

[Why_Me]

http://www.madshrimps.be/articles/article/1000116/ASRock-P67-Extreme4-Motherboard-Review/0 <--- Fairly recent review of the ASRock P67 Extreme4 with some o/c tips and great screenies.

http://www.hardwareheaven.com/reviews/1098/pg10/asrock-extreme4-p67-and-fatal1ty-professional-p67-vs-x58-with-core-i7-950-review-overclocking.html <--- Recent yet not so in depth review of that same board.

http://www.asrock.com/MB/download.asp?Model=P67%20Extreme4 <---- make sure you update to the latest bios

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157217 $159.99
ASRock P67 Extreme4 LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

 

[therightstuff]

It's a better idea to stick with the i7 930 system with 5870, buy this air-cooler http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185142&Tpk=scmg-2100 with that and this TIM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835150080&cm_re=shin_etsu-_-35-150-080-_-Product you should be able to hit 3.8ghz at least and maybe even 4ghz, the new LGA 1155 is only a smart upgrade if coming from AM2+, or LGA 775

If you have any extra money left purchase another 5870 for crossfire.

I agree. The i7 (1366) are very good cpus. A 4ghz overclock should be easy to reach with a good cooler.

 

[joelmartinez]

Keep the 930 get the air-cooler+TIM I suggested overclock to 3.8ghz (this will be plenty for games and rendering) buy a second 5870 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814103084&cm_re=5870-_-14-103-084-_-Product you can mix and match brands for CF so I chose the cheapest one

 

[joelmartinez]

http://www.madshrimps.be/articles/article/1000116/ASRock-P67-Extreme4-Motherboard-Review/0 <--- Fairly recent review of the ASRock P67 Extreme4 with some o/c tips and great screenies.

http://www.hardwareheaven.com/reviews/1098/pg10/asrock-extreme4-p67-and-fatal1ty-professional-p67-vs-x58-with-core-i7-950-review-overclocking.html <--- Recent yet not so in depth review of that same board.

http://www.asrock.com/MB/download.asp?Model=P67%20Extreme4 <---- make sure you update to the latest bios

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157217 $159.99
ASRock P67 Extreme4 LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

It isn't a good idea to upgrade CPU+mobo yet I would wait for Ivy Bridge (x68).

@OP what are all the specs of your current system?

 

[jerw10]

Current specs..


CPU: Intel Core i7-930 Bloomfield 2.8GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Desktop Processor
GPU: XFX HD-587X-ZNFV Radeon HD 5870 (Cypress XT) 1GB 256-bit DDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP
DVD: Sony Optiarc 24X DVD/CD Rewritable Drive Black SATA
Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-X58A-UD3R LGA 1366 Intel X58 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX
RAM: G.SKILL 6GB (3 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory
Hard Drive: Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB
Power Supply: Antec EarthWatts EA750 750W Continuous Power Crossfire and SLI ready
Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=15033846

You wouldn't go with 970? I just will have $700 burning a hole in my pocket sometime in the near future and I'd like to have an upgrade that would make a big difference and I've been seeing 970s go for around $500 on ebay. My current set up can easily play Metro 2033 and Crysis with max settings at 1920 x 1200 so that's why I'm kinda leaning against the xfire setup.

 

[joelmartinez]

If you don't want to upgrade the GPU the smartest area to spend money would probably be storage, new SSDs are coming soon and I would purchase a 128gb or 256gb one for games+OS.

Or you could buy another monitor and GPU

 

[jerw10]

I was thinking monitor but then I'd need a new desk lol. I currently have a 28 inch but I am most likely going to go with what you're suggesting, new heatsink and ssd. Maybe a nice mouse and keyboard too

Thank you for your advice, I was most likely going to go with 1155 but I'm glad you changed my mine.

 

[jerw10]

Best answer selected by jerw10.

 

[JackNaylorPE]

Case - $240 - Antec DF-85 http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.591259
PSU - incl - Antec CP-850
Case Fans - Later - Antec 120 mm Fan http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835209006
MoBo - $395 - ASUS P8P67 Pro http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.575884
CPU - incl above - Intel Core i5-2500K http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115070
Cooler - $40 - Scythe SCMG 2100 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185142
TIM - $5 - Shin Etsu http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835150080
RAM - $50 - 2 x (2 x 4GB) Corsair CAS 9 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145260
GFX - $370 - EVGA GTX 570 Superclocked http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130595
GFX - Later - Same
HD - $55 - Spinpoint F3 1TB 7200 rpm http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185
SSD - $100 - OCZ Vertex 2 3.5" 60GB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227550
DVD Writer - $80 - ASUS BR Model BC-08B1LT http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135220
3D Vision $220 NVidia Starcraft Edition http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814998036

$1555

The DF-85 is the new version of the 1200 ... in the 1200, it takes 8-10 minutes to remove the air inlet filters nd replace them. In the DF-85, it's about 8 seconds. If ya go with the 590, you'll need the CP-1000 .... it also comes in a combo with the DF-85

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.591261

If ya set on the 1200

save $40 and buy the combo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.591260