What is a good alternative to this board?

Buchanan0204 · 29 Nov 2011 at 20:51

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-172-MS&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=1907

Cheers.

System is a general purpose PC. No overclocking going on.... never will either.

stulid · 29 Nov 2011 at 20:52

Nothing really is, H61 either dont have SATAIII or USB3.0 and all three video output connections.

robfosters · 29 Nov 2011 at 20:53

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-364-GI&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=1990

I take it your case can accept ATX boards as well.

bobbyspangles · 29 Nov 2011 at 20:54

Probably this, it's £20 more but it's the next cheapest in stock without going for a less feature packed board.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-364-GI&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=1990

Could go for a H61 board but you lose USB 3.0 and SATA-6.

95thrifles · 29 Nov 2011 at 20:54

Spend a little more n get the Z68?
You might not need it exactly but it is an alternative

stulid · 29 Nov 2011 at 20:56

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-042-IN&groupid=595&catid=689&subcat=

http://www.intel.com/cd/products/services/emea/eng/motherboards/desktop/DH67BL/overview/461425.htm

Do I win a cookie?

95thrifles · 29 Nov 2011 at 20:59

No
But you can have a "Well done" and a gold star, lol

Davefran · 29 Nov 2011 at 20:59

stulid said:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-042-IN&groupid=595&catid=689&subcat=

http://www.intel.com/cd/products/services/emea/eng/motherboards/desktop/DH67BL/overview/461425.htm

Do I win a cookie?

Can I get one at the previous price

stulid · 29 Nov 2011 at 21:06

Davefran said:
Can I get one at the previous price

Even I cant work miracles

Buchanan0204 · 29 Nov 2011 at 21:11

Think that clearance board will be alright? Do they still not guarantee the backplate etc?

I've got my eye on this... http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-179-MS&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=1965

The only difference then is a lack of USB3 & Sata3? These really wont ever be needed. System isn't for me.

stulid · 29 Nov 2011 at 21:13

Just ask in the customer services ection, they answered my questions and included pictures of a B grade product I was interested in.

Buchanan0204 said:
Think that clearance board will be alright? Do they still not guarantee the backplate etc?

I've got my eye on this... http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-179-MS&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=1965

The only difference then is a lack of USB3 & Sata3? These really wont ever be needed. System isn't for me.

Thats all.

Buchanan0204 · 29 Nov 2011 at 21:30

stulid said:
Just ask in the customer services ection, they answered my questions and included pictures of a B grade product I was interested in.

Thats all.

I'll just grab that one then. Cheers Stulid

Buchanan0204 · 29 Nov 2011 at 21:36

Why does this board...

GA-H61M-USB3-B3

Have USB3?

stulid · 29 Nov 2011 at 21:39

Its got an extra chip to provide this.

Etron EJ168 chip:
Up to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel

Whats the damage on it?

Buchanan0204 · 29 Nov 2011 at 21:50

stulid said:
Its got an extra chip to provide this.

Whats the damage on it?

£48. Not bad. I think I'm going to hang off until Friday and grab the MSI board. That's it's ETA from OcUK anyway. I much prefer Gigabyte boards. However, I originally specced an MSI board (the H67 one) So... probs best to stick to the plan as near as possible.