What mobo

alexrazzz · 20 Aug 2012 at 21:12

Hi, I am looking for a new mobo for an ivy bridge set up.
I will not be overclocking so I will buy a 3450 or something along those lines.

Info
I might get an ssd eventually so i will need sata 3?
I will only be using one graphics card at a time. 7870
I want to make sure the i5 can use its turbo boost feature.
I will be using 2x2gb 1333mhz ram temporarily then ill buy 2x4gb 1600.
This will be only for gaming and internet.
I have a really small budget, so im thinking an h77 or b75 would be perfect for me? What exactly is b75, i googled but only found that it doesnt have overclock? Can i still overclock my graphics card?

Is this ok http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-082-AK&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=2265

Thanks, and sorry for long post

stulid · 20 Aug 2012 at 21:42

My recommendation is - http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18424906

You can also do "limited overclocking" i.e raising the cores to the 4X Turbo boost values on H77 boards I hear.

alexrazzz · 20 Aug 2012 at 21:58

Thanks, that does look good, but its over my budget unfortunately. I think i can go £70 tops with the delivery though hopefully cheaper

alexrazzz · 20 Aug 2012 at 22:24

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-401-GI&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=2261
This is pretty much the same board as the one you suggested right? Just the sound and usb ports are different. Is the bios the same?

stulid · 20 Aug 2012 at 22:29

The BIOS is the same, but that board doesn't feature Lucid MVP like other Z77 boards have.

alexrazzz · 20 Aug 2012 at 22:40

Think I might order that in the next few days then, hopefully it will go on offer or something, Thanks Stulid

stulid · 21 Aug 2012 at 09:51

Its now on a today only deal.

alexrazzz · 21 Aug 2012 at 12:17

Ah thanks, just seen it. Might have to order when i get home from work