Gigabyte Z77-D3H Socket 1155 - Where to find a replacement?

GM2 · 1 Jun 2018 at 14:01

Hi

I have a machine built a few years ago to pretty much the following spec:

YOUR BASKET

1 x MSI GeForce GTX 660 OC Twin Frozr 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card £173.99
1 x Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - Retail £167.99
1 x Samsung 256GB SSD 830 Series SATA 6Gb/s Solid State Drive - (MZ-7PC256B/WW) £149.99
1 x Gigabyte Z77-D3H Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £79.99
1 x Western Digital Caviar Blue 750GB SATA 6Gb/s 32MB Cache - OEM (WD7500AZEX) £67.99
1 x Corsair Enthusiast Series TX550M High Performance 550W '80 Plus Bronze' Modular Power Supply (CP-9020001-UK) £59.99
1 x GeIL EVO Leggera 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-17000C11 2133MHz Dual Channel Kit (GEL38GB2133C11DC) £39.95
1 x Antec 300 Three Hundred Ultimate Gaming Case - Black £37.98
1 x Samsung SH-S222BB/BEBE 22x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM £13.99
1 x Thermalright HR-02 Macho CPU Cooler (Socket LGA775/LGA1156/LGA1155/LGA1366) £29.18

Total : £821.04 (includes shipping : FREE).

Having trouble with it and it seems to be a bit temperamental, so I'm thinking the best option might be to just replace it.

I know it's getting on a bit, but it still does pretty much all I need it to do and the kids don't play many games, mostly PUBG / Fortnite.

I'd ideally like to buy something new or at least in very good condition - I don't want to have similar problems with the new card!

Can anyone suggest suitable replacements and ideally, where to find one from?

Thanks!

bremen1874 · 1 Jun 2018 at 14:08

You just want to replace the motherboard?

In what way is it temperamental?

GM2 · 1 Jun 2018 at 14:19

Hi - please see my other thread:

GIGABYTE GA-Z77-D3H - boot problems.

I'm not totally committed to replacing it, but it seems that it may be the easiest option.

bremen1874 · 1 Jun 2018 at 14:25

It'd be an easy option if suitable motherboards were easily available, they aren't.

GM2 · 1 Jun 2018 at 15:30

I know

Hence my question. Perhaps the bay is the answer.

bremen1874 · 1 Jun 2018 at 15:54

Is this the only system you have available? I'd be swapping all of the components out to narrow down the fault before condemning and replacing the motherboard.

I also still happen to be using the same motherboard and cpu combination. If/when it fails it's going to be a new motherboard/cpu/memory and possibly psu. I'm not prepared to be spending the money a decent secondhand Z77 board demands.

GM2 · 1 Jun 2018 at 16:21

Yes, it is the only system. Otherwise, various laptops, which doesn't help! But I know what you mean about 2nd hand prices!

~>Dg<~ · 1 Jun 2018 at 17:06

that mobo would be about 40 quid 2nd hand.they arent that rare ebay or other places should be easy to source one.or members market.

JJimmyJ · 1 Jun 2018 at 19:08

Just put this exact board on the bay. Moved over to amd so selling off the old board, ram and cpu. There are a good few on the bay. Pity I'm not able to access mm

GM2 · 1 Jun 2018 at 19:30

What's your ebay user and how much are you asking? Asking prices seem generally high, but not sure if any are selling at that price?

tnx · 1 Jun 2018 at 19:38

I have a lovely Asus Sabertooth Z77 doing not very much after upgrading to Asus TUF Z270.

Would be perfect for the rest of your bits. For it too is running the i3 3570K

I don't think there is any way I can offer it to you without upsetting the forum mods.

Oh hum.