A Stable Reliable 2600K Mobo ?

Dan221081 · 31 Dec 2011 at 17:34

Looks like my current mobo has developed a fault and I need a replacement to take an i7 2600k and potentially allow me to over clock it to at least 4.6ghz.

Any models at the moment proving to be particularly popular ? I am staying away from Asus for the time being..

I have heard that Gigabyte are usually pretty solid. Not really any budget limit but around the £140 would be ideal.

Thanks

modez · 31 Dec 2011 at 17:48

Dan221081 said:
Looks like my current mobo has developed a fault and I need a replacement to take an i7 2600k and potentially allow me to over clock it to at least 4.6ghz.

Any models at the moment proving to be particularly popular ? I am staying away from Asus for the time being..

I have heard that Gigabyte are usually pretty solid. Not really any budget limit but around the £140 would be ideal.

Thanks

Gigabyte Z68X-UD5 Intel Z68 yes pretty solid.

95thrifles · 31 Dec 2011 at 17:55

Most supplied here are good, you can look at one of the MSI ones, the gigabyte above, or the ASRock Extreme4 Gen3

James J · 31 Dec 2011 at 18:13

Can personally vouch for the MSI P68A-C45 and the Asrock Extreme 4 gen 3 mobos. The former is very competant at overclocking on a budget whilst the later gives you vastly more control and the option of SLI.

JIMBOB93JONNY · 31 Dec 2011 at 19:17

msi is a very good, make a and very reliable

Dan221081 · 31 Dec 2011 at 23:45

Thanks for the advice guys

The Running Man · 1 Jan 2012 at 14:56

Asus P8Z68-V Gen3 here, solid as a rock.

scottmuir424 · 1 Jan 2012 at 15:00

agree with running man

Elevon · 1 Jan 2012 at 15:19

The Running Man said:
Asus P8Z68-V Gen3 here, solid as a rock.

Yep mine is rock stable even overclocked

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Davefran · 1 Jan 2012 at 15:25

Asrock Extreme4 Gen3 here, solid as a rock.

The Running Man · 1 Jan 2012 at 16:03

Elevon said:
Yep mine is rock stable even overclocked .

Yep mine is at a conservative 4Ghz on a 2500k, but thats because im only using the stock cooler it can go well above and be stable, just toasty...

No crashes, ultra smooth windows install, all gravy.

Jay794 · 1 Jan 2012 at 16:11

I got the one in my sig for Christmas, not pushed it past 3.7 yet though

wazza300 · 1 Jan 2012 at 16:17

gigabyte have much better customer service, rma service so i would go for them,next choice would be asus but they have poor after sales service imo