"K" cpu?
Still a good board?
Still a good board?
New Build. Advice Needed on spec
- Thread starter koolpc
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Caporegime
A "K" CPU has an unlocked multiplier meaning overclocking is easy.
The board is still decent.
Marvell 88SE9172 chip is not the best though? Maybe i should stick with original mobo?
Caporegime
its up to you dude, its a cheaper alternative.
Yea, i know you are right.
I wouldnt get any issues with the Marvell chip / SSD?
I wouldnt get any issues with the Marvell chip / SSD?
Caporegime
Its just not as good as the native Intel SATAIII ports found on Z68/Z77 boards.
If you are not satisfied you can always send it back using the new 14 day satisfaction guarantee.
Thats what i thought when i read a little about it. Cost is everything but £40 more gets me a better board.
Caporegime
Its one of those decisions only you can make.
Gigabyte Z77M-D3H Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Micro ATX Motherboard [GA-Z77M-D3H]
Has to be that one, coupled with the i3 2020, 4gig of ram i already own and the SSD i own.
Has to be that one, coupled with the i3 2020, 4gig of ram i already own and the SSD i own.
Caporegime
Remember to get the latest BIOS from the Tweaktown forums for it.
Thats a must?
Caporegime
Certainly, the motherboards are constantly getting fixes contained in newer BIOS's.
http://forums.tweaktown.com/gigabyte/28441-gigabyte-latest-beta-bios.html
Most of the user issues in the big UD5H thread are fixed when they do an update.
MSI B75MA-P45 Intel B75 Socket 1155
Is this Motherboard ok guys?
Is this Motherboard ok guys?
Caporegime
Stick with your original suggestion.
You are right. Just me trying to save some money.
Would i be disappointed if i bought the MSI? Would i notice a difference? I dont overclock