Which LGa1156 board

logan · Oct 21, 2010, 04:29 AM

I'm gonna go to LGA1156.

The specs for the rest of the rig are in my side thing (Except for some GSKILL DDR3 1600 9-9-9-24).

I'll be swapping out the Athlon II X4 and the Mobo. I plan to get a Core i3 530 or 540.

I plan to overclock the rig, which is why I'm making the move.

It's used mostly for watching youtubes and sometimes playing a game or two. Which motherboard should I pick? I don't need Crossfire or SLI. I'd also like to spend as little as possible. I'd also like to avoid Gigabyte (never had a problem with em, they're great, im just bored after having a GB board for a long time)

How is this EVGA board?

EVGA P55 LE 123-LF-E653-KR LGA1156 Intel P55 ATX I...

Drawbacks to it? Benefits? Any other boards that provide the same level of awesome for a lesser price? Other boards you'd recommend?

Thanks !!!!!

theonedub · Oct 21, 2010, 04:36 AM

There was a EVGA P55 FTW in the BST for $140 a minute ago. I was never a fan of the LE. I just prefer the extra phases, 100% solid state caps, and just overall better build quality of the SLI/FTW/Classified boards- prob will help with achieving your OC as well.

I would PM cesthree and see if he is still willing to sell the FTW (it did not sell, he removed it from this thread). If no, I would probably see about getting at least the P55 SLI board.

logan · Oct 21, 2010, 04:39 AM

I just looked closer and noticed the shitty caps, so I think I will have to get a better board lol

I didn't look too closely, I just grabbed the link. I am looking to buy in a few weeks, to give myself time to look at everything.

Does EVGA transfer warranties? Are there boards from other brands worth lookin at??

Thanks btw

logan · Oct 21, 2010, 04:44 AM

ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel M...

looks sweet

thoughts? any other boards i nca find for <150?

theonedub · Oct 21, 2010, 04:51 AM

EVGA does not transfer warranties. The ASUS you linked to looks nice, the ECS Black Series boards are sweet looking and seemingly well made as well. I built a budget rig a little bit ago with a MSI board and I was impressed with it- they can be cheap too.

jasper1605 · Oct 21, 2010, 04:55 AM

I grabbed an Asus P55 Deluxe and I am happy with it

I don't remember if there are any phase differences between it and the pro, if there aren't I wish I had gotten the pro but as it stands I like it a bunch

rickss69 · Oct 21, 2010, 05:01 AM

Don't pass on Gigabyte... GIGABYTE GA-H55M-UD2H LGA 1156 Intel H55 HDMI Micr... ...Proven high clocker with i3/i5, screens if you want them.

theonedub · Oct 21, 2010, 05:02 AM

^ Well constructed board, had one but never used. Seemed solid

logan · Oct 21, 2010, 05:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rickss69

Don't pass on Gigabyte... GIGABYTE GA-H55M-UD2H LGA 1156 Intel H55 HDMI Micr... ...Proven high clocker with i3/i5, screens if you want them.

ahh!! micro! gigabyte!

are there others that come close? i won't be going beyond air cooler, this will be a daily driver

rickss69 · Oct 21, 2010, 05:06 AM

Here it is on water. Colder will get you way over 5GHz. The USB3 is basicly the same thing as well.

rickss69 · Oct 21, 2010, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by logan

ahh!! micro! gigabyte!

are there others that come close? i won't be going beyond air cooler, this will be a daily driver

Any of the Gigabytes will net you the same results...go for the cheapest one.

If not into overclocking then most anything will do.

logan · Oct 21, 2010, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rickss69

Any of the Gigabytes will net you the same results...go for the cheapest one.

non-gigabyte?

i want to try something fresh lol

theonedub · Oct 21, 2010, 05:12 AM

Does it have to be ATX? You can get mATX MSI boards cheap, and even cheaper OpenBox on NEwegg if you want to gamble. The one I built is still going strong.

logan · Oct 21, 2010, 05:13 AM

Well, I was more hoping for a full ATX with price <150. Is that sabertooth board any good ?

basically, my preferences/conditions are:

1. Full aTX
2. <150
3. not gigabyte

rickss69 · Oct 21, 2010, 05:17 AM

Here ya go... MSI P55A-GD55 LGA 1156 Intel P55 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.... ...You can upgrade later to a 8xxxseries i7 chip later if you want.

logan · Oct 21, 2010, 05:20 AM

is that using an award or ami bios?

WOW @ the usbs on the back!!!!!

rickss69 · Oct 21, 2010, 05:23 AM

I havent used that particular mb, but I have several MSI's and all are solid boards for everyday use.

logan · Oct 21, 2010, 05:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theonedub

EVGA does not transfer warranties. The ASUS you linked to looks nice, the ECS Black Series boards are sweet looking and seemingly well made as well. I built a budget rig a little bit ago with a MSI board and I was impressed with it- they can be cheap too.

Missed this one - ECS has their stuff together now? silly that they'd price that board so high when their reputation can't come near it. no one wants to risk $300 on a board from a mfr with a spotty track record

theonedub · Oct 21, 2010, 05:37 AM

Silly me, I didn't notice how overly priced they were

The rig I built had the mATX version of that MSI board. 10 rear USB ports, that was pretty insane.

logan · Oct 21, 2010, 05:39 AM

NP - i think i'll put that msi board on the shortlist then

anythign good in teh 100-130 range?

Hayder_Master · Oct 21, 2010, 06:45 AM

for me i prefer gigabyte, i use one now but for u i see p55 ud3 will be nice chose

Asylum · Oct 21, 2010, 06:47 AM

This is a really good board but its a matx for that price.
EVGA 121-LF-E652-KR LGA 1156 Intel P55 Micro ATX I...

Oct 21, 2010, 04:29 AM	#1
logan Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: im internets Posts: 164 (0.14/day) Thanks: 61 Thanked 24 Times in 24 Posts System Specs	Which LGa1156 board I'm gonna go to LGA1156. The specs for the rest of the rig are in my side thing (Except for some GSKILL DDR3 1600 9-9-9-24). I'll be swapping out the Athlon II X4 and the Mobo. I plan to get a Core i3 530 or 540. I plan to overclock the rig, which is why I'm making the move. It's used mostly for watching youtubes and sometimes playing a game or two. Which motherboard should I pick? I don't need Crossfire or SLI. I'd also like to spend as little as possible. I'd also like to avoid Gigabyte (never had a problem with em, they're great, im just bored after having a GB board for a long time) How is this EVGA board? EVGA P55 LE 123-LF-E653-KR LGA1156 Intel P55 ATX I... Drawbacks to it? Benefits? Any other boards that provide the same level of awesome for a lesser price? Other boards you'd recommend? Thanks !!!!! __________________ Heatware FS Thread

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Oct 21, 2010, 04:39 AM	#3
logan Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: im internets Posts: 164 (0.14/day) Thanks: 61 Thanked 24 Times in 24 Posts System Specs	I just looked closer and noticed the shitty caps, so I think I will have to get a better board lol I didn't look too closely, I just grabbed the link. I am looking to buy in a few weeks, to give myself time to look at everything. Does EVGA transfer warranties? Are there boards from other brands worth lookin at?? Thanks btw __________________ Heatware FS Thread

Oct 21, 2010, 04:44 AM	#4
logan Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: im internets Posts: 164 (0.14/day) Thanks: 61 Thanked 24 Times in 24 Posts System Specs	ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel M... looks sweet thoughts? any other boards i nca find for <150? __________________ Heatware FS Thread

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rickss69 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Rockvale TN (Not Australia) Posts: 2,335 (1.71/day) Thanks: 545 Thanked 613 Times in 480 Posts System Specs	Here it is on water. Colder will get you way over 5GHz. The USB3 is basicly the same thing as well. __________________

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Oct 21, 2010, 05:13 AM	#14
logan Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: im internets Posts: 164 (0.14/day) Thanks: 61 Thanked 24 Times in 24 Posts System Specs	Well, I was more hoping for a full ATX with price <150. Is that sabertooth board any good ? basically, my preferences/conditions are: 1. Full aTX 2. <150 3. not gigabyte __________________ Heatware FS Thread

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rickss69 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Rockvale TN (Not Australia) Posts: 2,335 (1.71/day) Thanks: 545 Thanked 613 Times in 480 Posts System Specs	Here ya go... MSI P55A-GD55 LGA 1156 Intel P55 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.... ...You can upgrade later to a 8xxxseries i7 chip later if you want. __________________

Oct 21, 2010, 05:20 AM	#16
logan Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: im internets Posts: 164 (0.14/day) Thanks: 61 Thanked 24 Times in 24 Posts System Specs	is that using an award or ami bios? WOW @ the usbs on the back!!!!! __________________ Heatware FS Thread

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rickss69 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Rockvale TN (Not Australia) Posts: 2,335 (1.71/day) Thanks: 545 Thanked 613 Times in 480 Posts System Specs	I havent used that particular mb, but I have several MSI's and all are solid boards for everyday use. __________________

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theonedub habe fidem Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Northern CA Posts: 6,601 (4.46/day) Thanks: 2,268 Thanked 3,187 Times in 1,922 Posts System Specs	Silly me, I didn't notice how overly priced they were The rig I built had the mATX version of that MSI board. 10 rear USB ports, that was pretty insane. __________________ My Heatware Feedback 129+ Pristine

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logan Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: im internets Posts: 164 (0.14/day) Thanks: 61 Thanked 24 Times in 24 Posts System Specs	NP - i think i'll put that msi board on the shortlist then anythign good in teh 100-130 range? __________________ Heatware FS Thread

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