Recommendations on a socket 1366 mobo

manisinghb · 28 Oct 2013 at 13:02

Can anyone recommend a replacement mobo to replace my (presumed) damaged Gigabyte X58-UD5 mobo. The main specs I require are USB 3.0 and 6gbps Sata capabilities. Oh and should seat a socket 1366 cpu (Intel i7 920). Preferably budget of less than £200...

RogerMesenseless · 28 Oct 2013 at 14:17

Would you consider switching to Haswell?

manisinghb · 28 Oct 2013 at 14:20

SoundDoctor said:
Would you consider switching to Haswell?

For the mobo? I would consider moving to anything for the mobo as long as it meets my specs and is a decent performer

Hyburnate · 28 Oct 2013 at 14:27

What he means is would you consider buying new Mobo/CPU/RAM? If not you'll be looking for a second hand motherboard.

manisinghb · 28 Oct 2013 at 14:34

Hyburnate said:
What he means is would you consider buying new Mobo/CPU/RAM? If not you'll be looking for a second hand motherboard.

Oh my daft moment there. The haswell 2011 socket CPUs right? No unfortunately I would only stick to what I have now (budget issues) and hence only change the mobo. I figured as much it might have to be second hand =(

Hyburnate · 28 Oct 2013 at 15:51

manisinghb said:
Oh my daft moment there. The haswell 2011 socket CPUs right? No unfortunately I would only stick to what I have now (budget issues) and hence only change the mobo. I figured as much it might have to be second hand =(

I would just be looking at auction sites and finding one that has the features you need.

wazza300 · 28 Oct 2013 at 16:50

gigabyte x58a ud5 or an asus p6x58d-e motherboard will do you fine

rma the gigabyte board they will fix it!!

*Rich* · 28 Oct 2013 at 19:12

I had a Gigabyte G1 Guerrilla board, pretty good specs, not sure if they are still available though.

had USB 3.0 and sata 6gbps

crazymilk · 29 Oct 2013 at 10:55

I may have a ASUS Sabertooth X58 for sale. great board

manisinghb · 31 Oct 2013 at 11:45

crazymilk said:
I may have a ASUS Sabertooth X58 for sale. great board

PM me with your offer and condition of the board

manisinghb · 31 Oct 2013 at 11:47

wazza300 said:
gigabyte x58a ud5 or an asus p6x58d-e motherboard will do you fine

rma the gigabyte board they will fix it!!

Unfortunately the warranty ran out last year (perfect timing), and RMA from gigabyte is £50 plus additional costs of fixing it, might as well put that money towards a new one I guess as won't know how much they'll charge to fix it(!)

wazza300 · 31 Oct 2013 at 15:44

did they say it was £50? didn't think it would be that much,they fixed a blown capacitor on my ud5 for free/out of warranty too

manisinghb · 31 Oct 2013 at 17:58

wazza300 said:
did they say it was £50? didn't think it would be that much,they fixed a blown capacitor on my ud5 for free/out of warranty too

Yes this is the email:

Dear Sir,

This item is over warranty by around 6 months. You can still return it but repair is not guaranteed and the fee for this service is £50 payable by postal order only (non refundable) and must be sent with the item. Please advise if you wish to continue and the correct RMA information will then be sent.

Regards

Returns Dept

manisinghb · 31 Oct 2013 at 19:36

What do u guys think of the Asus Rampage III Gene?