P67 vs. H67 vs. Z68 Help a Newb?

[tdark1]

Hello All,

I'm looking into ordering a new computer, those are the chipsets I have access to in my price range (locally)... Was curious which is superior? They are all Intel MB's, I plan on using an i5-2500k CPU.

I play Diablo 3, WoW and I work on my computer, mostly Word and Excel, along with surfing/researching purposes.

Also, I don't know if this matters but I have a MSI Twin Forz (something) GTX 460 video card.

Thanks,

Rob

 

[tdark1]

The motherboards I have access to are ALL here:

http://www.tpi-us.com/products.php?cat=1

Thanks Again,

Rob

 

[nikorr]

What's your budget?

 

[nikorr]

That is it? U can get the Z77, Z75 too.

Its for personal PC?

 

[Pinhedd]

The Z68 has all the features of the H67 and P67 combined. With that said, it's also been replaced by the Z77 board

 

[tdark1]

It's for a personal PC, I saw that Z77 chipsets are out and I would assume they are vastly superior, however, the systems built there, in my price range are using either P67, H67 or Z68 (I didn't even see a z77 chipset MB in stock there), I didn't really want to put the computer together myself.

As I think I'm getting a pretty good deal with a i5-2500k, 8 gigs of Kingston, the whole build with a z68 is coming in under $750 (inclusive of a copy of Windows 7) and it's providing me with a 520 GT card for my wife's older computer.

Any Thoughts?

Thanks,

Rob

 

[nikorr]

Those are the last mobos I would make a PC from.

U really cannot shop somewhere else?

Intel mobos are OK, but there are better mobos out there with more features.

 

[tdark1]

I could get from New Egg or somewhere, I would then just have to put the PC together and install Windows myself, not sure if its as good as of a deal, however the components would probably be better....

I'm not a huge hardware guy, I don't really know all the features I need, I just want to be able to play D3 and WoW with 0 lag, on max settings.... I also use my computer for work.

I found a pretty nicely rated Gigabyte z77 MB over on Newegg.. Maybe I will not be lazy and put it together myself?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128543

I'd be looking for something around that price... $100-$150..

I have a total budget of $800 and I already have a GTX 460 2gig Vid Card, Thermaltake 850 gold PSU and I have an Antec 900 case (think its 900?)...

So I would basically need the other components and have enough in my budget to buy a copy of Windows as all my work programs utilize it... Think I could make something better on my own within that budget, given the 3 items I have to work with? Any help or tips would be great!! Like I said, I'm not a huge hardware guy!

Thanks,

Rob

 

[nikorr]

Its easy to put it together, and u can message me if u have any questions.

Its easy to put it together,

That mobo is OK.

 

[nikorr]

get Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit OEM ~ $99.99 @ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=32-116-986&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=10&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=1&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Keywords=%28keywords%29&Page=1#scrollFullInfo

As a student, u can get even better deal, check http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/cat/categoryid.37826100/

 

[nikorr]

This mobo is a great deal and better than the gigabyte...

ASRock Z77 Extreme4 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
$154.99
Your Price: $124.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157293&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL060512&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL060512-_-EMC-060512-Index-_-IntelMotherboards-_-13157293-L010A

 

[tdark1]

Its easy to put it together, and u can message me if u have any questions.

Its easy to put it together,

That mobo is OK.

I PM'd you, thanks!!

 

[nikorr]

The 2500K needs RAM @ 1.5V

The RAM is not good for u.

U need this ...

8GB
This one @ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231460

16GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231534

 

[nikorr]

If u get an after market CPU cooler, u can OC to 4.5GHz with ease : )
COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus RR-B10-212P-G1 "Heatpipe Direct Contact" Long Life Sleeve 120mm CPU Cooler
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065

 

[nikorr]

For the drive Get http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148725

And small SSD 60GB. That will make your system very snappy.

 

[nikorr]

This SSD is well worth.

That will help Word/Excel and some commercial appraisal research software on my computer.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148441

 

[tdark1]

This is the Gigabyte board I found!!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128543

What do you think?

 

[nikorr]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227550

 

[nikorr]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157294

 

[tdark1]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136798

 

[nikorr]

Check this as well. That is a compare between your old CPU and the new one.

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/288?vs=55

 

[tdark1]

Nikorr,

Well I ended up buying:

RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231460

HD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136798

MB: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157293

CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072

SSD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148441

Thanks again for all of your help!!

 

[nikorr]

You're welcome!

Decent list : )

 

[tdark1]

Anyone recommend some good case fans or something to cool with?? Or is it not worth it??

My case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021

Thanks,

Rob

 

[nikorr]

U cannot go wrong with that one.

Antec is known for its quality cases.