Best cpu and mobo for £400 approx

Cleisthenes · 22 Nov 2013 at 19:49

Have been thinking about this and I want to oc
going to be building a black and white build so would like it to look the part
YOUR BASKET
1 x Asus Z87 SABERTOOTH Intel Z87 (Socket 1150) DDR3 ATX Motherboard £199.99
1 x Intel Core i5-4670K 3.40GHz (Haswell) Socket LGA1150 Processor - Retail £185.99
Total : £385.98 (includes shipping : FREE).

kefan77 · 22 Nov 2013 at 19:50

just for gaming? what's the rest of the build?

CPU is ok, obvious choice, but not so sure about MB.

Cleisthenes · 22 Nov 2013 at 19:53

Primarily for gaming, about 85% of use.

Rest of build is:

GTX 690
Planned custom wcing (gpu and cpu) but currently h80i
corsair 540 air
8gb 1600mhz ddr3

Martini1991 · 22 Nov 2013 at 19:56

I'd get a cheaper Z87 board with an i7 4770K personally.

lee32uk · 22 Nov 2013 at 19:58

This RAM would go well, assuming you don't already have any.

YOUR BASKET
1 x GeIL EVO Potenza 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-19200C11 2400MHz Dual Channel Kit - White (GPW38GB2400C11BDC) £73.99
Total : £82.69 (includes shipping : £7.25).

stulid · 22 Nov 2013 at 19:58

How about black and green?

honosuseri · 22 Nov 2013 at 19:59

Martini1991 said:
I'd get a cheaper Z87 board with an i7 4770K personally.

Yeah I would agree bud

YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i7-4770K 3.50GHz (Haswell) Socket LGA1150 Processor - Retail £275.99
1 x Gigabyte G1.Sniper Z87 Intel Z87 (Socket 1150) DDR3 ATX Motherboard £119.99
Total : £395.98 (includes shipping : FREE).

Cleisthenes · 22 Nov 2013 at 20:00

stulid said:
How about black and green?

I have thought about the gigabyte sniper boards (i'm assuming that you're on about those) but I kinda have my heart focused on a black and white thing :/

edit: also, what do you guys have against the sabertooth board?

stulid · 22 Nov 2013 at 20:02

benccritchley said:
I have thought about the gigabyte sniper boards (i'm assuming that you're on about those) but I kinda have my heart focused on a black and white thing :/

edit: also, what do you guys have against the sabertooth board?

I was on about that board never mind.

Im sure I've seen a blacker board than the Sabertooth somewhere.

Cleisthenes · 22 Nov 2013 at 20:03

stulid said:
I was on about that board never mind.

Im sure I've seen a blacker board than the Sabertooth somewhere.

that's what I thought but I can't find one anywhere

honosuseri · 22 Nov 2013 at 20:08

benccritchley said:
I have thought about the gigabyte sniper boards (i'm assuming that you're on about those) but I kinda have my heart focused on a black and white thing :/

edit: also, what do you guys have against the sabertooth board?

Are you thinking about stripping off it's "armour" and painting it white then perhaps?

The new G1 Sniper is an awesome value ATX mobo which lets you spend more on the CPU. I personally think it would look boss if you work in the white with braided extensions and the fluid when you WC but it's your build your rules fella.

We'd love to see this rig once you're done

stulid · 22 Nov 2013 at 20:09

benccritchley said:
that's what I thought but I can't find one anywhere

May have been an Asrock board, but that would mean owning an Asrock board which is not a good thing.

Cleisthenes · 22 Nov 2013 at 20:10

Definitely something to think about. Going to be at least 2 months before i'm close to starting/finishing this build but i'll definitely make a build log as it'll be my first wc build

Cleisthenes · 22 Nov 2013 at 20:11

stulid said:
May have been an Asrock board, but that would mean owning an Asrock board which is not a good thing.

haha yes that was my thinking

Definitely sticking with gigabyte or asus

~Dockie · 22 Nov 2013 at 20:19

if you dont mind the b-grade motherboard and oem processor, this might be worth looking at (although its black and red):

YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel 4820K 3.70GHz (Ivybridge-E) Socket LGA2011 Processor - OEM (CM8063301292805) £239.99
1 x **B Grade** Asus Rampage IV Formula Intel X79 (Socket 2011) DDR3 (MB-496-AS) £160.00
Total : £410.78 (includes shipping : £9.00).

PowerPie5000 · 22 Nov 2013 at 20:22

Definitely go for an i7 setup if you're spending £400 on a new CPU & mobo... It'll be better in the long run

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Cleisthenes · 22 Nov 2013 at 20:25

~Dockie said:
if you dont mind the b-grade motherboard and oem processor, this might be worth looking at (although its black and red):

YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel 4820K 3.70GHz (Ivybridge-E) Socket LGA2011 Processor - OEM (CM8063301292805) £239.99
1 x **B Grade** Asus Rampage IV Formula Intel X79 (Socket 2011) DDR3 (MB-496-AS) £160.00
Total : £410.78 (includes shipping : £9.00).

the 4820 definitely appeals but ill have to see

PowerPie5000 · 22 Nov 2013 at 20:27

YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i7-4770K 3.50GHz (Haswell) Socket LGA1150 Processor - OEM £259.99
1 x Gigabyte Z87X-UD3H Intel Z87 (Socket 1150) DDR3 ATX Motherboard - FREE Gigabyte M8000x Gaming Mouse £143.99
Total : £403.98 (includes shipping : FREE).

Cleisthenes · 22 Nov 2013 at 21:49

in addition to my original question, is there any reason why the sabertooth wouldn't be a good option? Any reason not to go for it?

stulid · 22 Nov 2013 at 22:14

benccritchley said:
in addition to my original question, is there any reason why the sabertooth wouldn't be a good option? Any reason not to go for it?

I suppose there isnt a reason not to get it.

P.S, stop messing with your sig, I removed the blank line instead of deleting the signature altogether.

You cant have any blank lines.