Budget 1155 mobo?

Valenciente · Jan 31, 2012

Hi guys,

I'm looking to replace my current motherboard, since it's malfunctioning. I have a pretty tight budget (600DKK MAX), so the options I have don't really have much to speak of in terms of reviews and such. Thus I'd like some insight instead, if possible.

One of the boards I'm currently looking at is the MSI H61MA-E35 (B3)

I realize that without a P67 chipset, I won't be able to overclock anymore (correct?), but that's better than my computer hardly working. I only use one graphics card, so the single slot is not a problem either.

Any reason not to buy this, keeping in mind that I will use all my current hardware with it? Thanks for any info or alternatives.

Best regards,
Valen

CJCerny · Jan 31, 2012

Typically no SATA3 or USB3 on H61 boards, but a few have them.

Valenciente · Jan 31, 2012

This one have both.

JrRacinFan · Jan 31, 2012

Absolutely no way you can stretch?
http://www.pixmania.com/dk/dk/9587235/art/gigabyte/ga-p67a-d3-b3-lga1155-soc.html

Although, have you attempted rma? Maybe getting H67 and wait for that to come back, resell the board you purchased once it does?

Valenciente · Jan 31, 2012

The site I bought my board at seem to have rather sketchy RMA rules. If they decide nothing is wrong with the board or whatever, I'll have to pay 1250DKK, which is just lame. Actually shipping the board to whatever country from Denmark will cost around 300DKK.

I think my main problem is the SATA controller dying, since it's the first generation of Sandy Bridge mobos, and I never got it exchanged. Does RMA still cover that?

And I might be able to stretch.. I'll have to talk to my girlfriend about that.

AlienIsGOD · Jan 31, 2012

If you are willing to take a look at another Asrock, then may i suggest the z68m/usb3 ? its about $100 USD.

Valenciente · Jan 31, 2012

Which would be $150 here because of taxes, which would then be around 850DKK plus shipping.. Yay for taxes huh?

Can't stretch the budget that much, unfortunately.

Rowsol · Jan 31, 2012

Just get the cheapest p67 board you can find.

vega22 · Jan 31, 2012

http://www.komplett.dk/k/ki.aspx?sku=638945

would be my pick for a budget 1155 board, in fact it was as i have it sat upstairs waiting till friday when i can afford a 2500k :lol:

i know denmark is a little further away but i know a guy who saved money building his pc by coming to the uk on a ferry from norway and buying his bits here and then going home overnight on another ferry. might not be as cheap on a per part basis but on a whole system one trip might save you a few quid too?

fyi you can get that board for around £80 atm.

JrRacinFan · Jan 31, 2012

Valenciente said:
I think my main problem is the SATA controller dying, since it's the first generation of Sandy Bridge mobos, and I never got it exchanged. Does RMA still cover that?

Call the place you bought it from. Explain to them about the recall, let them know you have legal documentation from Intel to back it and that they HAVE TO replace it.

Valenciente · Jan 31, 2012

JrRacinFan said:
Call the place you bought it from. Explain to them about the recall, let them know you have legal documentation from Intel to back it and that they HAVE TO replace it.

I'll give that a try, thanks

JrRacinFan · Jan 31, 2012

Here's the original article

http://newsroom.intel.com/community...es-chipset-design-error-implementing-solution

arnoo1 · Jan 31, 2012

I have a msi h61 ( no sata 3 or usb 3)cheapo mobo for my mother rig together with a i5 2300 and 4gb cheap kinston ram and corsair force 3 60gb and that rig is bloody fast!

JrRacinFan · Jan 31, 2012

Also, can try emailing Asrock, support@asrockamerica.com to see if they have any local rma partners for you that you can send it directly to manufacturer instead of going through your etailer/local shop.

Valenciente · Jan 31, 2012

Thanks for the info. Think I'll contact my retailer first, see what they have to say. Their website says to contact AsRock about the issue though, so I doubt I'll get a different answer from them.

Shou Miko · Jan 31, 2012

Valenciente if u want a used board with P67 try hwt.dk , tweak.dk and hol.dk (last place called kindergarden) and try to see if u can get a Intel P67 board.

Crap Daddy · Jan 31, 2012

Why do you think your SATA controller is dying? Symptoms?

Valenciente · Jan 31, 2012

Because my hard drives are stopped being recognized, along with my DVD drive.

To be more specific, the intel hard drive management program thing that my mobo comes with have been telling me my hard drive has been removed, while I was using the computer, then it comes back after a while. If using any of the files on it, it gets "removed".

System Name	Silverstorm
Processor	Intel Core i5 2500k
Motherboard	Gigabyte GA-P67A-D3-B3 (Rev. 2.0)
Memory	2x4GB Kingston HyperX PC3-12800 1600MHz CL9-9-9-27
Video Card(s)	Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 2GB
Storage	250GB Samsung 840 EVO SSD, 1TB WD Caviar Green, 2x500GB Seagate Barracuda, 2TB WD Elements (ext)
Display(s)	Samsung S24B300 + HP w2207h
Case	Fractal Design Define R4 Black Pearl
Audio Device(s)	7.1 CH HD Audio (Onboard)
Power Supply	OCZ StealthXStream 800W
Software	Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64bit

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Processor	Athlon 5350
Motherboard	AsRock mITX
Memory	4gb
Storage	120gb Kingston HyperX SSD
Display(s)	Samsung Syncmaster 740N
Power Supply	Corsair 430 watt

System Name	Silverstorm
Processor	Intel Core i5 2500k
Motherboard	Gigabyte GA-P67A-D3-B3 (Rev. 2.0)
Memory	2x4GB Kingston HyperX PC3-12800 1600MHz CL9-9-9-27
Video Card(s)	Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 2GB
Storage	250GB Samsung 840 EVO SSD, 1TB WD Caviar Green, 2x500GB Seagate Barracuda, 2TB WD Elements (ext)
Display(s)	Samsung S24B300 + HP w2207h
Case	Fractal Design Define R4 Black Pearl
Audio Device(s)	7.1 CH HD Audio (Onboard)
Power Supply	OCZ StealthXStream 800W
Software	Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64bit

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Cooling	Custom Water 1x420 : Stock
Memory	32GB T-Force Deltas : 16GB Dominator Platinums
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Storage	20+ TB
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Audio Device(s)	Onboard : Onboard
Power Supply	EVGA 1200W P2
Mouse	Corsair M65 RGB Elite White
Keyboard	Hyperx Origins 65
Software	Windows 10

System Name	Silverstorm
Processor	Intel Core i5 2500k
Motherboard	Gigabyte GA-P67A-D3-B3 (Rev. 2.0)
Memory	2x4GB Kingston HyperX PC3-12800 1600MHz CL9-9-9-27
Video Card(s)	Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 2GB
Storage	250GB Samsung 840 EVO SSD, 1TB WD Caviar Green, 2x500GB Seagate Barracuda, 2TB WD Elements (ext)
Display(s)	Samsung S24B300 + HP w2207h
Case	Fractal Design Define R4 Black Pearl
Audio Device(s)	7.1 CH HD Audio (Onboard)
Power Supply	OCZ StealthXStream 800W
Software	Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64bit

Budget 1155 mobo?

Valenciente

CJCerny

Valenciente

JrRacinFan

Served 5k and counting ...

Valenciente

AlienIsGOD

Vanguard Beta Tester

Valenciente

Rowsol

vega22

JrRacinFan

Served 5k and counting ...

Valenciente

JrRacinFan

Served 5k and counting ...

arnoo1

JrRacinFan

Served 5k and counting ...

Valenciente

Shou Miko

Crap Daddy

Valenciente

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