Does a mobo impact performance? (no OC)

[Felix3301]

Leaving overclocking aside, does the mobo actually impact performance?

Im looking at buying a 3350p and a micro atx board. But since the 3350p isn't overclockable

can I skimp on the mobo? I dont care for features that much. My only demands are sata 3 and

12800 memory speed. So will my 3350p perform better on a more expensive mobo?

 

 

[WoodenMarker]

No, it will not affect performance.

You can skimp. 

[Felix3301]

awesome!

[Volbet]

Yes you can skimp on the motherboard, unless there are specific features that you want. The tests I have seen comparing motherboards, the difference in performance is unnoticable and within the margin of error 

[MPX309]

Just try to get the mobo with the features u want, it doesn't so much as impact performance, but can negate what performance you're system will be capable of. 

 

Ie, How much RAM it can utilize, what settings are customisable in the BIOS, etc. . . 

[SSOB]

No , but try to get an A brand board , MSI , Asus Gigabyte or Asrock

[Overl0rd]

I'd be lying if I said no, but where a talking about <1% difference in performance, so it won't matter really.

[M-ursu]

For gaming you can skimp on, PSU,MoBo and RAM

[Blade of Grass]

For gaming you can skimp on, PSU,MoBo and RAM

No no no, NEVER skimp on a PSU unless you want a new (expensive) door stop. The power supply is what regulates the amount of electricity each component gets, so if you get a cheap one that doesn't have good regulation, well... your new computer = your new door stop.

[Coollok100]

There won't be any noticeable difference in performance if you aren't overclocking, but do watch out for bad VRM and poor build quality as these things could possibly (although unlikely) kill your system.

[M-ursu]

No no no, NEVER skimp on a PSU unless you want a new (expensive) door stop. The power supply is what regulates the amount of electricity each component gets, so if you get a cheap one that doesn't have good regulation, well... your new computer = your new door stop.

Almost every current gen. PSU is safe.

[Blade of Grass]

Almost every current gen. PSU is safe.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/logisys-power-supply-ps480d

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/diablotek-power-supply-psda500

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/apevia-power-supply-atxtl450w

 

Those are "current gen" PSUs, would I make a build around any of them? No fucking way.

EDIT: Heck, there is even expensive PSUs that I wouldn't touch with a ten foot pole

[M-ursu]

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/logisys-power-supply-ps480d

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/diablotek-power-supply-psda500

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/apevia-power-supply-atxtl450w

 

Those are "current gen" PSUs, would I make a build around any of them? No fucking way.

EDIT: Heck, there is even expensive PSUs that I wouldn't touch with a ten foot pole

http://youtu.be/MCuKM6Ux4B4

That guy have big ears. :P

Well seriously in EU, everything is tested and safe.

[Blade of Grass]

That guy have big ears. :P

Well seriously in EU, everything is tested and safe.

The video involves a PSU, and he's in the UK.

[virusal19]

Yeah, you can skimp on the motherboard but I probably want to get something like a MSI, Asus or Gigabyte board just because they make quality boards even at the lower tiers. 

[M-ursu]

The video involves a PSU, and he's in the UK.

That is weird.

[MPX309]

That is weird.

 

How is it weird? lol There can be bad power supplies where ever your from.