Small build

[tidusjar]

Looking to get a 2nd pc. More of a smaller build. Looking at the bitfenix prodigy case.

I'd like to get a sandy bridge since I don't see much performance difference between over clocked sandy compared to Haswell. (correct me if I'm wrong)

I don't have a clue what mobo to get. Would like to overclock. Just what's a decent mobo for sandy bridge that would fit in the case above?

 

[Doomedspeed]

Take a look here: http://www.overclock.net/t/1400594/2500k-vs-4670k#post_20187609

It seems to point in favour of Haswell..

But anyway, if going Sandy, or Ivy for that matter these are the boards to look at:

YOUR BASKET
1 x EVGA Z77 Stinger Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 ITX Motherboard £149.99
1 x Gigabyte Z77N-WIFI Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Mini ITX Motherboard £103.99
Total : £264.78 (includes shipping : £9.00).



The EVGA board can take bigger air coolers due to its Socket position

The gigabyte can only take really small air cooler and CLC water coolers.

Haswell has become a better option due to Non-Z OC back door meaning overclocking (through the multiplier) can be done on B85 and H87 motherboards. Meaning you can buy a cheaper motherboard and still overclock. Win Win.

YOUR BASKET
1 x ASRock H87M-ITX Intel H87 (Socket 1150) DDR3 ITX Motherboard £89.99
1 x ASRock B85M-ITX Intel B85 (Socket 1150) DDR3 ITX Motherboard £71.99
Total : £172.78 (includes shipping : £9.00).



Though the RAM speed is fairly limited on that chipset..

but on the major upside they accept big air coolers..

TL: DR. Get a Haswell chip (k version) and a B85 ITX motherboard.