Not sure what type of motherboard to choose for CPU

[LoneGrayWolf]

I need some one to tell me is there any difference between core i7 and 3rd gen core i7 when chosing a motherboard? This is my first time building a desktop so I'm just looking at components right now. The CPU I'm currently looking at is the

Intel Core i7-3770 Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.9GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 77W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4000 BX80637I73770

When I looked on newegg and filtered my search when I chose 3rd gen i7 as CPU I only had 3 to chose from and they 2 weren't meant for a gaming build and the last had a very low customer rating. Thanks to anyone who can help me.

 

[the great randini]

Not all motherboards will support the 3rd Generation cpu's out of the box, some will need a bios update. Examples would be mobo's with older chipsets (p67). What is youre budget for this mobo? We would be happy to suggest somthing.


ASUS Maximus V FORMULA $289.99

ASUS P8Z77-V PRO $198.99

ASRock Z77 Extreme4 $127.99

MSI ZH77A-G43 $89.99

 

[LoneGrayWolf]

I guess my budget is around 1500 right now I'm just doing research on components before really spending. I know I want to get one that SLI supported

 

[Vectorous]

I highly recommend the Sabertooth Z77 board, very good for overclocking and has SLI/Crossfire support as well as a ton of other features!