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Motherboard when belly up. So a new build is now required

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  • 01-01-2012 8:22pm
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    clivej
    Registered Users Posts: 7,057 ✭✭✭


    Looking like I need to get a new build up because it looks like the MB is wasted.
    Read this thread
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056481673

    Its only going to do the everyday PC stuff, not OC'ed YET, hardest it will have to work is Premier Pro CS5

    I'll keep the case, PCIex graphics 256mb card, HDD's and have a 600watt PSU

    I'm looking at this build from Komplett @€;320:

    Asus P8Z68-V LX - Socket 1155 - ATX
    Intel Z68 - 4x DDR3 - SATA600 / USB 3.0

    Intel Core i5 2400 3.1GHz 6MB S1155
    Quad Core - Includes Cooler

    Corsair XMS3 DIMM- 8GB 1600MHz PC3-12800
    DDR3 - 240 pin - 1.65V - CL9 - Kit


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    Eboggles
    Registered Users Posts: 1,600 ✭✭✭Eboggles


    clivej wrote: »
    Looking like I need to get a new build up because it looks like the MB is wasted.
    Read this thread
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056481673

    Its only going to do the everyday PC stuff, not OC'ed YET, hardest it will have to work is Premier Pro CS5

    I'll keep the case, PCIex graphics 256mb card, HDD's and have a 600watt PSU

    I'm looking at this build from Komplett @€;320:

    Asus P8Z68-V LX - Socket 1155 - ATX
    Intel Z68 - 4x DDR3 - SATA600 / USB 3.0

    Intel Core i5 2400 3.1GHz 6MB S1155
    Quad Core - Includes Cooler

    Corsair XMS3 DIMM- 8GB 1600MHz PC3-12800
    DDR3 - 240 pin - 1.65V - CL9 - Kit
    Everything is fine there, but any reason for that motherboard? It's a bit expensive if you won't be overclocking (the i5 2400 is locked down). Maybe something like this?


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    clivej
    Registered Users Posts: 7,057 ✭✭✭clivej


    Eboggles wrote: »
    Everything is fine there, but any reason for that motherboard? It's a bit expensive if you won't be overclocking (the i5 2400 is locked down). Maybe something like this?


    I liked the look/idea of the Z68 chipset.

    And I say I won't be OC'ing but once its setup the fingers start itching ;)


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    Eboggles
    Registered Users Posts: 1,600 ✭✭✭Eboggles


    clivej wrote: »
    I liked the look/idea of the Z68 chipset.

    And I say I won't be OC'ing but once its setup the fingers start itching ;)
    Grand, if you want to overclock (it is great fun after all) you'd want an i5 2500k
     but it's out of stock in komplett until the 31st.


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    clivej
    Registered Users Posts: 7,057 ✭✭✭clivej


    OK I'm now looking at this lot.
    Is the 1.65 volt ram OK to use??? 'cos most of the ram I see is 1.5volt.

    And is the supplied Intel CPU FAN OK to use or should I upgrade that as well while I'm buying the new gear????


    (I don't need the extra's of the Pro board)
    Asus P8Z68-V LX - Socket 1155 - ATX Intel Z68 - 4x DDR3 - SATA600 / USB 3.0

    Intel Core i5 2500k 3.3GHz 6MB S1155
    Quad Core - Includes Cooler

    Corsair XMS3 DIMM- 8GB 1600MHz PC3-12800
    DDR3 - 240 pin - 1.65V - CL9 - Kit

    Using exsisting graphics card
    HIS X1950 PRO IceQ 3 Turbo 256MB PCIe
    http://www.hisdigital.com/un/product2-318.shtml


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