Budget 1155 mobo?

Valenciente · Jan 31, 2012, 11:56 AM

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, 11:58 AM

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

Valenciente · Jan 31, 2012, 11:59 AM

This one have both.

JrRacinFan · Jan 31, 2012, 12:02 PM

Absolutely no way you can stretch?
http://www.pixmania.com/dk/dk/958723...a1155-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, 12:06 PM

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, 12:07 PM

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, 12:09 PM

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, 12:14 PM

Just get the cheapest p67 board you can find.

marsey99 · Jan 31, 2012, 12:14 PM

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, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valenciente

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, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JrRacinFan

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, 12:19 PM

Here's the original article

http://newsroom.intel.com/community/...nting-solution

arnoo1 · Jan 31, 2012, 12:20 PM

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, 12:23 PM

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, 12:24 PM

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.

puma99dk| · Jan 31, 2012, 01:07 PM

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, 01:20 PM

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

Valenciente · Jan 31, 2012, 02:06 PM

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".

Jan 31, 2012, 11:56 AM	#1
Valenciente Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norway, Europe Posts: 236 (0.13/day) Thanks: 90 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts System Specs	Budget 1155 mobo? 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 __________________

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Jan 31, 2012, 11:59 AM	#3
Valenciente Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norway, Europe Posts: 236 (0.13/day) Thanks: 90 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts System Specs	This one have both. __________________

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Jan 31, 2012, 11:58 AM	#2
CJCerny Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 758 (0.46/day) Thanks: 2 Thanked 213 Times in 178 Posts	Typically no SATA3 or USB3 on H61 boards, but a few have them.

Jan 31, 2012, 12:02 PM	#4
JrRacinFan Served 5k and counting ... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Youngstown, OH Posts: 16,121 (7.13/day) Thanks: 4,149 Thanked 4,552 Times in 4,027 Posts System Specs	Absolutely no way you can stretch? http://www.pixmania.com/dk/dk/958723...a1155-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? __________________ Graphics Artists United™ Request Thread Low Cache CPU Club Solaris Utility DVD 3.0 DanishDevil's Logitech Soundroom TPU Video Gallery Sciencemark Revisited

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Jan 31, 2012, 12:06 PM	#5
Valenciente Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norway, Europe Posts: 236 (0.13/day) Thanks: 90 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts System Specs	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. __________________

Jan 31, 2012, 12:07 PM	#6
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Jan 31, 2012, 12:09 PM	#7
Valenciente Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norway, Europe Posts: 236 (0.13/day) Thanks: 90 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts System Specs	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. __________________

Jan 31, 2012, 12:14 PM	#8
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Jan 31, 2012, 12:14 PM	#9
marsey99 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: UK Posts: 952 (0.45/day) Thanks: 148 Thanked 132 Times in 107 Posts System Specs	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. __________________ CPU-Z validation sig pics temporarily blocked

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Jan 31, 2012, 12:19 PM	#12
JrRacinFan Served 5k and counting ... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Youngstown, OH Posts: 16,121 (7.13/day) Thanks: 4,149 Thanked 4,552 Times in 4,027 Posts System Specs	Here's the original article http://newsroom.intel.com/community/...nting-solution __________________ Graphics Artists United™ Request Thread Low Cache CPU Club Solaris Utility DVD 3.0 DanishDevil's Logitech Soundroom TPU Video Gallery Sciencemark Revisited

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JrRacinFan Served 5k and counting ... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Youngstown, OH Posts: 16,121 (7.13/day) Thanks: 4,149 Thanked 4,552 Times in 4,027 Posts System Specs	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. __________________ Graphics Artists United™ Request Thread Low Cache CPU Club Solaris Utility DVD 3.0 DanishDevil's Logitech Soundroom TPU Video Gallery Sciencemark Revisited

Jan 31, 2012, 12:24 PM	#15
Valenciente Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norway, Europe Posts: 236 (0.13/day) Thanks: 90 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts System Specs	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. __________________

Jan 31, 2012, 01:07 PM	#16
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Jan 31, 2012, 01:20 PM	#17
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Jan 31, 2012, 02:06 PM	#18
Valenciente Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norway, Europe Posts: 236 (0.13/day) Thanks: 90 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts System Specs	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". __________________ Last edited by Valenciente; Jan 31, 2012 at 02:30 PM.

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