Is 1155 a wise move?

<<Onafets>> · Jun 18, 2012, 07:16 AM

Hey all,
Probably going to start collecting bits for my new pc this week. I'm going from 775 so anything is an improvement at this point. Is it wise to go for 1155 (GA-Z68X-UD4-B3 I'm thinking) or is there another socket I should hold out for?
Product page is here because I love you guys: http://www.gigabyte.com/products/pro...px?pid=3849#ov
Thanks
Ona

random · Jun 18, 2012, 07:24 AM

Socket wise there's no problem going for 1155, although you may want to go for a Z77 chipset instead of Z68

Naito · Jun 18, 2012, 07:25 AM

There is nothing wrong with Socket 1155, but the Ivy Bridge CPUs will be the last to support it, as Haswell moves onto Socket 1150. If you want to future-proof a bit, the 2011 socket should be supported for at least a year longer then 1155, with the release of the Ivy Bridge-E CPUs. Having said that, it all really depends how often you upgrade, and how you go about said upgrade; do you upgrade once every 2 to 3 years, or do you upgrade incrementally? If you only do it once every 2 to 3 years, my bet would be that you would upgrade the motherboard and core components anyway, so you won't really lose anything by going Sandy Bridge/Ivy Bridge 1155 socket CPUs.

1nf3rn0x · Jun 18, 2012, 07:32 AM

Yes Ona socket 1155 is a good move. Though you might want to get a 2500k/2600k/3570k/3770k to lengthen the life of your system with some ocing in many years to come.

<<Onafets>> · Jun 18, 2012, 07:32 AM

Ok well I've decided to stick to 1155 based on the fact I haven't upgraded in 4 or so years due to lack of funds. I was getting that specific motherboard because it's a clearance item at my local shop for AU$109. Why would I go for Z77 over Z68? I'm going for a gigabyte board specifically though due to hackintosh build.

1nf3rn0x · Jun 18, 2012, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by <<Onafets>>

Ok well I've decided to stick to 1155 based on the fact I haven't upgraded in 4 or so years due to lack of funds. I was getting that specific motherboard because it's a clearance item at my local shop for AU$109. Why would I go for Z77 over Z68? I'm going for a gigabyte board specifically though due to hackintosh build.

z77 were designed for ivy bridge and have native pci-e and usb 3.0 support. You will also need a bios update on z68 boards to use Ivy Bridge.

Naito · Jun 18, 2012, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 1nf3rn0x

Though you might want to get a 2500k/2600k/3570k/3770k to lengthen the life of your system with some ocing in many years to come.

Nothing wrong with the 3770; even though it's limited multiplier-wise, it can still hit 4.1GHz (4.3GHz w/ Turbo). I went with it because it offered more virtualization features.

Crap Daddy · Jun 18, 2012, 07:36 AM

It's pretty simple really. If you want to upgrade now it's the 1155, 2011 is more expensive even if it will last a year longer. In about a year's time if you're willing to wait Haswell will need 1150.
And so on... So I'd say go for a Z77 board.

<<Onafets>> · Jun 18, 2012, 07:44 AM

Any reccomended Z77 gigabyte mobo's for around 100 - 150? Xfire and Sli not needed, 4 dimm slots preferably and preferably black (not a must haha)?

1nf3rn0x · Jun 18, 2012, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by <<Onafets>>

Any reccomended Z77 gigabyte mobo's for around 100 - 150? Xfire and Sli not needed, 4 dimm slots preferably and preferably black (not a must haha)?

http://ijk.com.au/branch/ijk/product...ucts_id=138615

http://ijk.com.au/branch/ijk/product...ucts_id=138607

random · Jun 18, 2012, 07:55 AM

get the sniper m3? :P lol if not Z77 UD3H?

Naito · Jun 18, 2012, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by <<Onafets>>

Any reccomended Z77 gigabyte mobo's for around 100 - 150?

Cheapest, but still fulfill you needs: ASrock Pro3

If you want to go Asus: Asus P8Z77-V-LX

If you want to stick with Gigabyte: Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H

Or my preference: AsRock Z77 Extreme4

<<Onafets>> · Jun 18, 2012, 07:58 AM

Noice. Probably gonna go for the GA-Z77-D3H unless the clearance item is in stock. I'm tight on cash and the original board has everything I need really but the GA-Z77X-D3H looks pretty sweet.
Thanks for all the help guys!
(more suggestions still welcome haha)

1nf3rn0x · Jun 18, 2012, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by <<Onafets>>

Noice. Probably gonna go for the GA-Z77-D3H unless the clearance item is in stock. I'm tight on cash and the original board has everything I need really but the GA-Z77X-D3H looks pretty sweet.
Thanks for all the help guys!
(mods can lock thread)

I suggest getting a board that suits your needs out of the above, and i5 3550/3570k (if you plan to oc) and 8GB of memory. The i5 is the exact same as the i7, but the i7 has hyper threading so really they are on par with each other!

The K version has an unlocked multiplier while the 3550 you are stuck with increasing the fsb.

Naito · Jun 18, 2012, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 1nf3rn0x

8GB of memory.

Like 1nf3rn0x said, get some good 8GB RAM. I purchased this G.Skill kit. Don't have to run it at 1866MHz; you may benefit from dropping to 1600MHz @ CL8 or something.

1nf3rn0x · Jun 18, 2012, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Naito

Like 1nf3rn0x said, get some good 8GB RAM. I purchased this G.Skill kit. Don't have to run it at 1866MHz; you may benefit from dropping to 1600MHz @ CL8 or something.

http://ijk.com.au/branch/ijk/product...ucts_id=132662

^ Like that

<<Onafets>> · Jun 18, 2012, 08:15 AM

I was thinking 2500/3570k with 8gb of ripjaws/dominators. I'm not using the cpu for graphics, so why should I go ivy bridge?

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Originally Posted by Naito

Like 1nf3rn0x said, get some good 8GB RAM. I purchased this G.Skill kit. Don't have to run it at 1866MHz; you may benefit from dropping to 1600MHz @ CL8 or something.

Probably that one

^

1nf3rn0x · Jun 18, 2012, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by <<Onafets>>

I was thinking 2500/3570k with 8gb of ripjaws/dominators. I'm not using the cpu for graphics, so why should I go ivy bridge?

No need for Ivy but it has a 5-10% perf increase over sandy, both have integrated gpu's. If you can get a 2500k considerably cheaper go for it.

Naito · Jun 18, 2012, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 1nf3rn0x

http://ijk.com.au/branch/ijk/product...ucts_id=132662

^ Like that

Nice! How's it handle running at 1.5v though? I personally wouldn't be comfortable running 1.65v on any platform other than Socket 1366

<<Onafets>> · Jun 18, 2012, 08:20 AM

3570k is an extra $20. I think I'll be getting that

Dominators are better in some ways than ripjaws no? I've installed the ripjaws before and have had no problems. customer was very happy with them.

Naito · Jun 18, 2012, 08:24 AM

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Dominators are better in some ways than ripjaws no? I've installed the ripjaws before and have had no problems.

Down to personal preference, really. I have dealt with a lot of G.Skill kits and have recommended them on many occasions. They are rock-solid and perform well. No complaints here. Kingston are great too. From my experience, I have had problems with Patriot, so I steer clear from them. No personal experience with Corsair kits, but often see them perform well.

<<Onafets>> · Jun 18, 2012, 08:37 AM

I'll see how much money I have to play with, Dominators tend to be +$20 on the gskill kits with the same specs. Is 8gb pleanty?

Jun 18, 2012, 07:16 AM	#1
<<Onafets>> Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 757 (0.46/day) Thanks: 490 Thanked 77 Times in 73 Posts System Specs	Is 1155 a wise move? Hey all, Probably going to start collecting bits for my new pc this week. I'm going from 775 so anything is an improvement at this point. Is it wise to go for 1155 (GA-Z68X-UD4-B3 I'm thinking) or is there another socket I should hold out for? Product page is here because I love you guys: http://www.gigabyte.com/products/pro...px?pid=3849#ov Thanks Ona __________________ “As long as you bypass the quantum septicular rings and interconnect the transmission module 3/4 the way down the flux capacitor you'll do just fine.” -Soylent Joe “Don't go all flash. Your website would be a resource hog, slow down people's browsers and kill little baby seals.” -xbonez

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Jun 18, 2012, 07:24 AM	#2
random Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,473 (1.48/day) Thanks: 1,248 Thanked 627 Times in 407 Posts System Specs	Socket wise there's no problem going for 1155, although you may want to go for a Z77 chipset instead of Z68 __________________ Visit my YouTube Channel ONE OK ROCK 「完全感覚Dreamer」 (Drum Cover) TD9KX

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Jun 18, 2012, 07:25 AM	#3
Naito Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Terra Australis Posts: 182 (0.14/day) Thanks: 49 Thanked 55 Times in 51 Posts System Specs	There is nothing wrong with Socket 1155, but the Ivy Bridge CPUs will be the last to support it, as Haswell moves onto Socket 1150. If you want to future-proof a bit, the 2011 socket should be supported for at least a year longer then 1155, with the release of the Ivy Bridge-E CPUs. Having said that, it all really depends how often you upgrade, and how you go about said upgrade; do you upgrade once every 2 to 3 years, or do you upgrade incrementally? If you only do it once every 2 to 3 years, my bet would be that you would upgrade the motherboard and core components anyway, so you won't really lose anything by going Sandy Bridge/Ivy Bridge 1155 socket CPUs.

Jun 18, 2012, 07:32 AM	#4
1nf3rn0x Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,707 (1.27/day) Thanks: 509 Thanked 331 Times in 242 Posts System Specs	Yes Ona socket 1155 is a good move. Though you might want to get a 2500k/2600k/3570k/3770k to lengthen the life of your system with some ocing in many years to come. __________________ Last edited by 1nf3rn0x; Jun 18, 2012 at 07:56 AM.

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Jun 18, 2012, 07:36 AM	#8
Crap Daddy Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 2,282 (2.44/day) Thanks: 942 Thanked 963 Times in 671 Posts System Specs	It's pretty simple really. If you want to upgrade now it's the 1155, 2011 is more expensive even if it will last a year longer. In about a year's time if you're willing to wait Haswell will need 1150. And so on... So I'd say go for a Z77 board.

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Jun 18, 2012, 07:44 AM	#9
<<Onafets>> Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 757 (0.46/day) Thanks: 490 Thanked 77 Times in 73 Posts System Specs	Any reccomended Z77 gigabyte mobo's for around 100 - 150? Xfire and Sli not needed, 4 dimm slots preferably and preferably black (not a must haha)? __________________ “As long as you bypass the quantum septicular rings and interconnect the transmission module 3/4 the way down the flux capacitor you'll do just fine.” -Soylent Joe “Don't go all flash. Your website would be a resource hog, slow down people's browsers and kill little baby seals.” -xbonez

Jun 18, 2012, 07:55 AM	#11
random Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,473 (1.48/day) Thanks: 1,248 Thanked 627 Times in 407 Posts System Specs	get the sniper m3? :P lol if not Z77 UD3H? __________________ Visit my YouTube Channel ONE OK ROCK 「完全感覚Dreamer」 (Drum Cover) TD9KX

Jun 18, 2012, 07:58 AM	#13
<<Onafets>> Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 757 (0.46/day) Thanks: 490 Thanked 77 Times in 73 Posts System Specs	Noice. Probably gonna go for the GA-Z77-D3H unless the clearance item is in stock. I'm tight on cash and the original board has everything I need really but the GA-Z77X-D3H looks pretty sweet. Thanks for all the help guys! (more suggestions still welcome haha) __________________ “As long as you bypass the quantum septicular rings and interconnect the transmission module 3/4 the way down the flux capacitor you'll do just fine.” -Soylent Joe “Don't go all flash. Your website would be a resource hog, slow down people's browsers and kill little baby seals.” -xbonez

Jun 18, 2012, 08:20 AM	#20
<<Onafets>> Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 757 (0.46/day) Thanks: 490 Thanked 77 Times in 73 Posts System Specs	3570k is an extra $20. I think I'll be getting that Dominators are better in some ways than ripjaws no? I've installed the ripjaws before and have had no problems. customer was very happy with them. __________________ “As long as you bypass the quantum septicular rings and interconnect the transmission module 3/4 the way down the flux capacitor you'll do just fine.” -Soylent Joe “Don't go all flash. Your website would be a resource hog, slow down people's browsers and kill little baby seals.” -xbonez

Jun 18, 2012, 08:37 AM	#22
<<Onafets>> Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 757 (0.46/day) Thanks: 490 Thanked 77 Times in 73 Posts System Specs	I'll see how much money I have to play with, Dominators tend to be +$20 on the gskill kits with the same specs. Is 8gb pleanty? __________________ “As long as you bypass the quantum septicular rings and interconnect the transmission module 3/4 the way down the flux capacitor you'll do just fine.” -Soylent Joe “Don't go all flash. Your website would be a resource hog, slow down people's browsers and kill little baby seals.” -xbonez

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