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07-29-2011, 05:28 PM
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Motherboard for Intel Core i5-760
Hi folks, I've got a Intel Core i5-760 (LGA1156) sitting on a shelf and I'm thinking of using it for a cheap gaming computer, but I've got a few questions:
1 What would be a good motherboard for this cpu? 2 My case(COOLER MASTER Storm Enforcer) will fit either ATX or micro ATX, and since I'm seeing a lot more micro ATX boards for this processor would there be a disadvantage to using one in a gaming computer? Thanks in advance. |
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07-29-2011, 10:50 PM
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1. Pick a motherboard that you like with an Asus 1155 socket and Z68 chipset. http://usa.asus.com/Motherboards/Int...1155/Intel_Z68
2. There is not really any advantage to a micro ATX board unless you are short the room. You case will work fine with a standard sized ATX board. Why don't you go ahead and create a parts list for your build so the experts can over it?
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07-30-2011, 09:49 AM
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David, he has a 1156 socket CPU
BIOSTAR H55 HD LGA 1156 Intel H55 Newegg.com - BIOSTAR H55 HD LGA 1156 Intel H55 HDMI Micro ATX Intel Motherboard or ASUS P7H55-M LX LGA 1156 Newegg.com - ASUS P7H55-M LX LGA 1156 Intel H55 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard You typically have a few more features with an ATX board and I prefer them but in reality for what your intent is, the mATX will suite your needs. Last edited by jdeb; 07-30-2011 at 09:51 AM. |
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07-30-2011, 06:42 PM
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The price difference is so minimal I highly recomend you stick to Asus over Biostar, better components and QC with the Asus motherboard.
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07-30-2011, 08:39 PM
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Looks good with either board, yes Asus boards are a higher quality but with that being said, I have had no issues with that Biostar board. Good selection on other components. For what it is worth I prefer EVGA for NVidia cards.
EVGA 01G-P3-1371-TR GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express Newegg.com - EVGA 01G-P3-1371-TR GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card |
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07-30-2011, 09:58 PM
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I'm trying to avoid Asus now, after the last time I had to talk to their tech support. So I think I'll give the Biostar a shot.
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