Core i7 1136

drak3 · 8 Nov 2011 at 20:20

Hello all,

I got a Core i7 1136 socket, 12GB DDR3 6x2GB, and ATX PSU but no motherboard and case that I would like to "revive".

As I moved to a more "tidy" lifestyle

I need a setup that is small, minimal, and quiet. Any ideas on case/motherboard for the above components? Also, is it worth it reviving the above or for same cash I can get similar/same performance with latest components.

Thanks a lot for suggestions!

PS: I noticed OCuk stocks limited 1136 hardware

gropingmantis · 8 Nov 2011 at 21:04

You'll be wanting this then http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Intel_Socket_1366/Rampage_III_GENE/

Cases you should look at the Silverstone SG03/04 as it will take an ATX PSU and you could use an all in one water cooler like the Corsair H60 or Antec 620.

Tute · 8 Nov 2011 at 21:37

As the Mantis said, you're going to want the Rampage III Gene.

Then simply select the microATX case of your choice. Some suggestions:

- Antec Mini-P180.
- Lian Li V350, V351, V352, V354.
- Silverstone Sugo SG01, SG02, SG03, SG04, Temjin TJ08.
- InWin Dragon Slayer.

Note though, that some of the above cases will not take the very biggest graphics cards, so research sizes and the like if this is important to you. You can find case dimensions here:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AqsHvPQdD3R9dDAwc0NyVlFDQW9kLUEtempmU0ktUXc

Any more questions, just ask.

R088ieS86 · 9 Nov 2011 at 10:06

3 choices of board all in all:
Asus Rampage II GENE
Asus Rampage III GENE (only one with USB 3.0 & SATA 6Gb/s ports)
MSI X58m

If USB 3.0 and SATA 6Gb/s aren't important then you will find the other 2 boards at much cheaper prices.

drak3 · 9 Nov 2011 at 21:06

Thanks all!

I think ASUS Gene II as I will run SSD for system drive. I ll look to source one. Storage is via 1Gbps link to the synology raid mirror box so SATA 6Gbps is redundant.

For cooling I will look at the all-in-one water solutions as they are cheap and quiet nowadays.

All that remains is to find a case ... I have an old radeon card I could use but is slow and way big for what it can do I think. I guess a cheap low end model of the current ATi/nVidia range (50-60 quid?) will do the job ...