Motherboard selection - Page 2

Knallkopp_02 · 2013-01-27, 14:19

I had a lot of trouble with my last MSI board. It lost all its preferences, because of damaged capacitors. And it was only 1 and a half year old.

Regards

Cossack · 2013-01-27, 14:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knallkopp_02

I had a lot of trouble with my last MSI board. It lost all its preferences, because of damaged capacitors. And it was only 1 and a half year old.

Regards

Was it from low end or high end series?

turdinathor · 2013-01-27, 23:35

asrock all the way

Doc.Pock · 2013-01-28, 20:43

i trust gigabyte for my entire life now, but its really ur call

turdinathor · 2013-01-29, 00:56

Im still using a asrock board from 07

2013-01-30, 08:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by [USF]Doc.Pock

i trust gigabyte for my entire life now, but its really ur call

I do like Gigabyte boards and they have a good reputation. So Aslong as I get a board with 2xPCI-E 3.0 (x8 x8 or x16 x

socket 1155 with the z77 Chipset i should be good.

As long as i can unlock the potentail of the 'K's series CPU.

Are there any other features i should look out for?

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LITOralis.nMd · 2013-01-30, 11:18

Well, this is the tricky bit,
"unlock the potentail of the 'K's series CPU."

You just want to spend enough money to get quality components in the VRM (voltage regulator module ), which all of the specific models, and the one you first mentioned in this thread all have. The VRMs get extra voltage and remain hotter than at stock CPU speeds when overclocking. Cheapo socket 1155 boards will have these VRMs literally melt and explode over a few years of overclocking.

You want at least 8 VRMs, in general, and of high quaility.

I can't find my link to a listing of all Z77 mobo's # of VRMs, but here is a list of cheaper models and their VRM count:
Seven Sub-$160 Z77 Express Motherboards, Reviewed : Seven Affordable Z77 Express-Based Motherboards Get Dissected

LITOralis.nMd · 2013-01-30, 11:23

Keep in mind, I'd say 85% of overclockers don't really pay attention to this info, so just refer back to only if you want to explore your new parts further,

Here you go, found it:

This list is maintained by Sin0822, he is one of the overclocking overkill guys,
VRM List
Double click on the spreadsheet image to expand it,

Rabbit · 2013-02-11, 02:10

Kinda gonna hijack this, looking for a MOBO for my girlfriend. Anyone know of a good AM3 or AM3+ for around $110? All the ones I can find only have a handful of reviews.

Cossack · 2013-02-11, 23:00

Definitely go with 990FX chipset. Here is one suggestion - ASRock 990FX Extreme3 AM3+ AMD 990FX SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard with UEFI BIOS

Not sure about AsRock, but you could give it a shot.

2013-01-27, 14:19	#11
Knallkopp_02 Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 151 Germany Location: Hessen, Germany	Re: Motherboard selection I had a lot of trouble with my last MSI board. It lost all its preferences, because of damaged capacitors. And it was only 1 and a half year old. Regards

2013-01-27, 23:35	#13
turdinathor Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 12 Afghanistan Location: 608	Re: Motherboard selection asrock all the way

2013-01-28, 20:43	#14
Doc.Pock Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 2,867 Korea (North) Location: The glorious metropolis of Pyongyang	Re: Motherboard selection i trust gigabyte for my entire life now, but its really ur call

2013-01-29, 00:56	#15
turdinathor Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 12 Afghanistan Location: 608	Re: Motherboard selection Im still using a asrock board from 07

2013-01-30, 11:18	#17
LITOralis.nMd Retired PR Developer Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 5,648 United States of America	Re: Motherboard selection Well, this is the tricky bit, "unlock the potentail of the 'K's series CPU." You just want to spend enough money to get quality components in the VRM (voltage regulator module ), which all of the specific models, and the one you first mentioned in this thread all have. The VRMs get extra voltage and remain hotter than at stock CPU speeds when overclocking. Cheapo socket 1155 boards will have these VRMs literally melt and explode over a few years of overclocking. You want at least 8 VRMs, in general, and of high quaility. I can't find my link to a listing of all Z77 mobo's # of VRMs, but here is a list of cheaper models and their VRM count: Seven Sub-$160 Z77 Express Motherboards, Reviewed : Seven Affordable Z77 Express-Based Motherboards Get Dissected

2013-01-30, 11:23	#18
LITOralis.nMd Retired PR Developer Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 5,648 United States of America	Re: Motherboard selection Keep in mind, I'd say 85% of overclockers don't really pay attention to this info, so just refer back to only if you want to explore your new parts further, Here you go, found it: This list is maintained by Sin0822, he is one of the overclocking overkill guys, VRM List Double click on the spreadsheet image to expand it,

2013-02-11, 02:10	#19
Rabbit Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 7,750 United States of America Location: Ohio Blog Entries: 7	Re: Motherboard selection Kinda gonna hijack this, looking for a MOBO for my girlfriend. Anyone know of a good AM3 or AM3+ for around $110? All the ones I can find only have a handful of reviews.

2013-02-11, 23:00	#20
Cossack Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,681 Latvia Location: Riga	Re: Motherboard selection Definitely go with 990FX chipset. Here is one suggestion - ASRock 990FX Extreme3 AM3+ AMD 990FX SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard with UEFI BIOS Not sure about AsRock, but you could give it a shot.