Upgrading motherboard to 1156. Need help

[twicksisted]

this motherboard is very attractive to me. http://pricespy.co.nz/product.php?p=789412

That ASROCK a decent budget board, good features and will overclock well for you.
I think the rest of the members are getting pissed because you dont seem to be taking anyones advice and are going around in circles asking the same questions.

It is a bit of a minefield at first, so I understand your concern, but they have given decent advice and you should stick with it if you want help on this.

Basic summary:

1.)Go with 1555 sandybridge
2.)Go with either i5 2500K or i7 2600K CPU's
3.)Ensure you have a "B3 revision" motherboard
4.)Ensure you have a P67 / Z68 motherboard if you want to overclock
5.)Dont get a P67-M motherboard as they dont support overclocking like a lot of the MATX sandybridge motherboards.

This is basically what you need to look at... if in doubt, put the motherboards model number into google and check out a review showing how it overclocks etc... that way you will know if its worthwhile.

Fortunately SB motherboards are almost all great overclockers and they will generally hit 4.5+ghz easily (CPU dependant) so you dont have to buy the most expensive one there is. Just find one with good reviews and proven overclocking capability with good features and make up your mind

 

[JrRacinFan]

Wholeheartedly agree with you except for one item:

2.)Go with either i5 2500K or i7 2600K CPU's

If it means getting a much better board by "downgrading" to say an i5 2400, then do it! That cpu can still overclock easily to 3.9-4Ghz without a voltage bump, just don't expect ANYTHING past that range. It would be able to do it on STOCK cooling so no need to get an aftermarket cooler for it.

 

[bigg34]

JrRacinFan: Thank you. But what if i buy a non B3 motherboard? non revised?

like that Asrock? its a good board but not B3.

i heard its SATA 3 has problems but is it a severe issue or i can still game and use my PC on that board?

 

[JrRacinFan]

JrRacinFan: Thank you. But what if i buy a non B3 motherboard? non revised?

like that Asrock? its a good board but not B3.

i heard its SATA 3 has problems but is it a severe issue or i can still game and use my PC on that board?

I myself, if I were purchasing I would make sure I had a B3 OR a dedicated SATA raid card just to have more than 2 SATA ports for use without issue. It has been said in the past that the SATAII ports on non B3 boards suffer hardware failure but as far as how long into it's lifespan, unsure.

But yes as long as you use the motherboard integrated SATAIII ports only it will work without failure.

 

[bigg34]

its SATA 2 or 3? because i heard its sata 3 has issues.

 

[JrRacinFan]

its SATA 2 or 3? because i heard its sata 3 has issues.

It's the SATAII ports that has the issues.

Quick excerpt:

On January 31, 2011, Intel issued a recall on all 67-series motherboards due to a flaw in the Cougar Point Chipset. A hardware issue, in which the chipset’s SATA-II ports may fail over time, cause failure of connection to SATA-II devices, though data is not at risk. Intel claims that this problem will only affect 5% of users over 3 years. However, heavier I/O workloads can exacerbate the problem.

Source

 

[bigg34]

thanks. so it means i might not be affected after all. since only 5% of users might be in trouble and not ALL.

but i can still use the SATA 3 connections and not sata 2 without having a problem overtime.

im going to buy that board. i cant find a cheap motherboard like that which has many features and can overclock well.

 

[JrRacinFan]

thanks. so it means i might not be affected after all. since only 5% of users might be in trouble and not ALL.

but i can still use the SATA 3 connections and not sata 2 without having a problem overtime.

im going to buy that board. i cant find a cheap motherboard like that which has many features and can overclock well.

If you need more ports, get a SATA card later on.

 

[bigg34]

yeah. true. and i will definitely buy either i5 2500 or 2500k.

 

[brandonwh64]

 

[JrRacinFan]

Brandon....

Been waiting to use that FOR A LONG TIME!

 

[bigg34]

brandonwh64: if u dont like it, then dont post here. you are wasting the space of my thread.

i will buy that i5 2500k and will overclock it to 4.7ghz. it will be faster than your CPU which is at 4.00ghz .

 

[brandonwh64]

brandonwh64: if u dont like it, then dont post here. you are wasting the space of my thread.

i will buy that i5 2500k and will overclock it to 4.7ghz. it will be faster than your CPU which is at 4.00ghz .

This guy makes me laugh. I came back to this thread to see how much fail it has accumulated.

Telling everyone your going to have a heart attack and die is pretty lame.

JR!!! nice one!

 

[bigg34]

brandonwh64: i have an illness. i am sick. i should avoid people like u who make me nervous and pressure me by your nonsense.

 

[JrRacinFan]

@bigg

http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/profile.php?do=ignorelist You can only then see their posts if quoted in a reply. xD @ brandon

 

[bigg34]

thanks

 

[brandonwh64]

brandonwh64: i have an illness. i am sick. i should avoid people like u who make me nervous and pressure me by your nonsense.

@bigg

http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/profile.php?do=ignorelist You can only then see their posts if quoted in a reply. xD @ brandon

LOL^^

 

[crazyeyesreaper]

stop being a pussy work harder save more money buy what you want

oooh i have a heart condition my buddy survived cancer twice and has a leak in his Aortic valve in his heart, told him not to weight lift he does anyway, hes alive and well so again stop being a pussy and man up if you drop dead from words on a forum you wouldnt be missed.

oh and so i dont forget to poke fun at my buddy cancer boy

 

[Red_Machine]

Don't use your condition as an excuse to get people to stop being mean to you.

Man up and post coherantly, or don't post at all. Simple as that.

 

[Hotobu]

brandonwh64: i have an illness. i am sick. i should avoid people like u who make me nervous and pressure me by your nonsense.

...seriously though this thread is freaking huge. I'm sure a heap of good advice has already been given. Time to make a decision.

 

[bigg34]

its a soul wrecking decision.

 

[JrRacinFan]

its a soul wrecking decision.

Wait a moment, what are you having difficulties deciding on? Whether or not to go through with the upgrade or what parts to get? I think this thread is well past the point of you getting advice.

 

[brandonwh64]

its a soul wrecking decision.

Do you see what you stopped me from trolling? damn you JR!

 

[JrRacinFan]

Do you see what you stopped me from trolling? damn you JR!

Careful! I will have to ignore you also.

 

[crazyeyesreaper]

trollin trollin trollin trollin keep them trolls a trollin, TROLLING!!!!! its Epic WiNNING!!!!