I'm just wondering...

[foshizz]

So ive been looking for an i5-3570k motherboard, and while browsing amazon, i see some bundles. Is it cheaper to go for a bundle, or find my own?

Heres the list on amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_nr_scat_1048424_ln?rh=n%3A1048424%2Ck%3Ai5+3570k&keywords=i5+3570k&ie=UTF8&qid=1341126427&scn=1048424&h=fde2b4bc0e5f8932421de6e91a5365a74bcd8f95

Now as you can see, some are bundles and some are not. Can you guys tell me which are the best bundles, or which motherboards or brands are best?

Much Appreciated
-FoShizz

 

[o1die]

With your processor, stick with two boards: B75 for low end if you don't overclock, or z77 for overclocking. The z77 boards start at around $80 (biostar brand, which is what I use). Most folks use asus or gigabyte, especially asus, since they offer more bios updates. But if you like your board once it's running, do not update the bios; this could cause some options in the bios to disappear or give you a dead board. You don't need to buy a bundle, just select the board and cpu separately. But if you live near a microcenter, get one of their bundles; you could save up to $100.

 

[foshizz]

What's a microcenter? I live in california so intel and silicon valley is just down the road.

 

[nikorr]

U can definitely use this one -> ASRock Z77 Extreme 4

I just build PC with this mobo and I like the BIOS, its looks like this.

Works as expected @ 4.4GHz

For the mobo, I would recommend -> ... Latest Z77...
That is a good mobo choice for the CPU. It has good power design for OC.


ASRock Z77 Extreme4 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157293
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0387554

 

[nikorr]

What's a microcenter? I live in california so intel and silicon valley is just down the road.

Its a store where they have a great discounts on CPU+mobo, but,

only walk-in can get the deal : )

 

[foshizz]

Hm I'll try to find a microcenter nearby. Shouldn't be too hard. I'll also definitely keep the z77 in mind.

 

[nikorr]

If u get an after market CPU cooler, u can OC to 4.4GHz 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]

Or ..


If u get an after market CPU cooler, u can OC to 4.5GHz with ease : )
COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus120mm CPU Cooler
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065

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