A Mobo/CPU question

[Complex]

Sorry if this has been asked several times before.

I'm looking at building a new machine and this is all new to me...go easy on me

Is it still worth looking at 1155 Ivy Bridge or is it getting old/is old now and I should really be saving for the 1150?

Ideally, with it being my first build I'm looking to keep costs down. It'll be used for gaming mostly and maybe a little OCing.

Any advice is appreciated.

Thanks

 

[deano-5]

If you give us a budget we can spec you a nice machine.

 

[wazza300]

you might aswell go z97 imo if starting from new

devils canyon cpu's are higher clocked at 4ghz and boost to 4.4ghz out of the box

be aware that the newer broadwell cpu's aren't far away which should be compatible with z97 also

 

[ShivP]

No point in going 1155 when 1150 is marginally more expensive and has/will have more upgrade options (Haswell, Haswell Refresh/DC, Z97 will have Broadwell support).

EDIT: Lol, similar to what wazza said - same time posting

 

[Complex]

Excellent, thanks for your quick replies Z97 it is then!

 

[Complex]

If you give us a budget we can spec you a nice machine.

Feel free to suggest a >£100 motherboard...

 

[RJC]

Couple of options, the 2nd one comes with free memory:

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1 x Gigabyte Z97X-SOC Force Intel Z97 (Socket 1150) DDR3 ATX Motherboard **Overclockers UK Exclusive** £169.99
1 x Gigabyte Z97X-Gaming 5 Intel Z97 (Socket 1150) DDR3 ATX Motherboard £109.99
Total : £279.98 (includes shipping : ).