Motherboard help

alidindaroom · 21 Mar 2013 at 21:34

Hey guys, ill try keep this short but im new to buying computer parts and I wanna make sure im buying the right stuff but:

Im looking to buy this CPU

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-404-IN

and I want a motherboard to go with it, now because theres so many model types ie: chipset x79, z77, b75...etc i dont have a clue what that means but what will that CPU fit into?

Also my current motherboard is a Micro ATX so im guessing this is to do with the size of the board fitting into my tower?

Lazy · 21 Mar 2013 at 21:36

You'll be looking at socket 1155 and chipset z77.

If your current board is Micro ATX I would be looking at one of the below:

YOUR BASKET
1 x Asus Z77 Maximus V Gene Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £159.95
1 x Asus P8Z77-M Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £89.99
1 x Gigabyte Z77M-D3H Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Micro ATX Motherboard £86.99
Total : £336.92 (includes shipping : FREE).

Although there are others to choose from if you require additional features and budget depending.

And yes Micro atx refers to the form factor(size) of the motherboard. Where there is also Mini ITX, ATX, EATX etc.

alidindaroom · 21 Mar 2013 at 21:46

thanks man and swift response too.

also has anyone used the finance option before to pay over so many months, just I want to know if you can pay off early while on the finance scheme?

regards

Lazy · 21 Mar 2013 at 21:52

alidindaroom said:
thanks man and swift response too.

also has anyone used the finance option before to pay over so many months, just I want to know if you can pay off early while on the finance scheme?

regards

No problem, I personally haven't used the finance although I've read a few posts where others have and I would imagine you could.

I'm sure someone else will pop up shortly to confirm that though. Otherwise you could ask in the customer service section to receive a reply in the morning.

zakblood · 21 Mar 2013 at 21:58

alidindaroom said:
Hey guys, ill try keep this short but im new to buying computer parts and I wanna make sure im buying the right stuff but:

Im looking to buy this CPU

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-404-IN

and I want a motherboard to go with it, now because theres so many model types ie: chipset x79, z77, b75...etc i dont have a clue what that means but what will that CPU fit into?

Also my current motherboard is a Micro ATX so im guessing this is to do with the size of the board fitting into my tower?

whats the make and model of your tower?

alidindaroom · 21 Mar 2013 at 22:04

Its a Galaxy 3:

http://www.freshtechsolutions.co.uk...ase-side-window-blue-led-fan-front-audio.html

My friend at first was helping me buy parts but he was choosing standard size motherboards for me until I found out my current one is a Micro ATX....he only assumed a standard ATX would fit because we have similar size towers.....