I have decided to buy an i5 2500k. I want to overclock, but not extremely, so I need a mobo with just mediocre overclocking potential. I will be using the computer for some programming and also gaming, so I will be buying a discrete GPU but probably won't care about dual GPUs in the future (so whether these boards only support CrossFire and not SLI, it doesn't limit nor concern me, I'll most likely only have 1 graphics card).
Ok, so I have narrowed my choice of motherboard down to 5 models based on my budget. These 5 models are ranked from lowest to highest price (in my country that is -- I wish I could order from Newegg ).
Please select the one which meets my minimum needs.
1. Gigabyte GA-Z77-DS3H
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128547
1. Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128543
1. ASUS P8Z77-V LX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131824&Tpk=p8z77-v%20lx
1. Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128546
1. ASRock Z77 Pro4
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157296
I am leaning towards the GA-Z77-D3H or the GA-Z77X-D3H because they have onboard mSata (yippee!) for an SSD and maybe better audio than the third Gigabyte board. I think the only major difference is that GA-Z77X-D3H has SLI in addition to CrossFire.
Thoughts? Is there anything I should be aware of before buying one of these boards. THANKS!
Ok, so I have narrowed my choice of motherboard down to 5 models based on my budget. These 5 models are ranked from lowest to highest price (in my country that is -- I wish I could order from Newegg ).
Please select the one which meets my minimum needs.
1. Gigabyte GA-Z77-DS3H
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128547
1. Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128543
1. ASUS P8Z77-V LX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131824&Tpk=p8z77-v%20lx
1. Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128546
1. ASRock Z77 Pro4
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157296
I am leaning towards the GA-Z77-D3H or the GA-Z77X-D3H because they have onboard mSata (yippee!) for an SSD and maybe better audio than the third Gigabyte board. I think the only major difference is that GA-Z77X-D3H has SLI in addition to CrossFire.
Thoughts? Is there anything I should be aware of before buying one of these boards. THANKS!