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Slayher
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1) AsRock Z77 Pro4

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157296

 

OR.

 

2) ASRock Fata1lty Z77 Performance

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157298

 

Plus will these boards be compatible with the Intel i5-3570k?

 

PS.

I'm upgrading from this CURRENT motherboard

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157297

 

My build: (Incase you need to know)

CPU: Intel Core i5 3570K @ 3.40GHz

RAM: 16.0GB Corsair Vengeance Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 800MHz

MOBO: ASRock Z77 Pro3

GPU: 2048MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti (NVIDIA)

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why upgrade your Mobo?

Intel 3570k 3,4@4,5 1,12v Scythe Mugen 3 gigabyte 770     MSi z77a GD55    corsair vengeance 8 gb  corsair CX600M Bitfenix Outlaw 4 casefans

 

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why upgrade your Mobo?

My USB ports are shorting it on the back, plus graphics cards slot holders are broken on the board.

The board is overall going bad, PS. Don't ask me how the slot holders are broken pls.

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You're going to need to flash the bios to newer one if you buy the P67 board; also check if the board does actually support Ivy Bridge. I know it's a 1155 socket, but some don't support it.

 

I'm not sure if there's other methods, but I had to use a Sandy Bridge processor in order to flash the bios into a newer one so I could use an Ivy Bridge processor.

 

I'd go for the Asrock Z77 for ease of installation.

"And yet my mind is screaming, provoked in an icy sweat. It’s pleading and begging for a release, scraping the walls of a padded cell, pounding hopelessly at the floors that won’t even deliver the gift of pain."  - Why I Don't Dream Anymore

 

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You're going to need to flash the bios to newer one if you buy the P67 board; also check if the board does actually support Ivy Bridge. I know it's a 1155 socket, but some don't support it.

 

I'm not sure if there's other methods, but I had to use a Sandy Bridge processor in order to flash the bios into a newer one so I could use an Ivy Bridge processor.

 

I'd go for the Asrock Z77 for ease of installation.

Okay, check the new OP and answer my question please!

Removed the P67 board from the OP!

PS. Please check the OP and recommend me which Z77 board to buy!

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Don't buy P67 boards. At least go with 68.

 

But you should really stick with z77 mobos to get the full features out of your CPU!

 

And why don't you just buy some huge USB Hub for like 50$?!

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Don't buy P67 boards. At least go with 68.

 

But you should really stick with z77 mobos to get the full features out of your CPU!

 

And why don't you just buy some huge USB Hub for like 50$?!

A few things are messed up with the board, not only the USB ports..

PS. Please check the OP and recommend me which Z77 board to buy!

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Okay, check the new OP and answer my question please!

Removed the P67 board from the OP!

PS. Please check the OP and recommend me which Z77 board to buy!

 

I'd go for the Fata1lty but it does cost a bit more. Could go for a cheaper one if you want to save. 

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157296

 

The same as the first one but in an ATX form factor and at the same price. Not sure what's going on there, haha.

 

Unless you want to SLI, then grab the Fata1lty.

 

Nevermind, neither board can SLI. Sorry.

"And yet my mind is screaming, provoked in an icy sweat. It’s pleading and begging for a release, scraping the walls of a padded cell, pounding hopelessly at the floors that won’t even deliver the gift of pain."  - Why I Don't Dream Anymore

 

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A few things are messed up with the board, not only the USB ports..

PS. Please check the OP and recommend me which Z77 board to buy!

 

I saw that you broke your mobo, but I was talking bout the "more USB ports" part ^^ Just get a hub. Bandwidth of all USB devices is shared anyways, doesn't matter if they are on your IO or a hub ^^

 

Asus P8Z77-V LX

MSI Z77A-G43

MSI Z77A-GD55

 

All 3 of em 100-150$ at least here. ^^

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I'd go for the Fata1lty but it does cost a bit more. Could go for a cheaper one if you want to save. 

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157296

 

The same as the first one but in an ATX form factor and at the same price. Not sure what's going on there, haha.

 

Unless you want to SLI, then grab the Fata1lty.

Sorry, I grabbed the wrong link in the OP! Didn't mean to choose the -M version!

So the Fata1lty is better than ASRock Z77 Pro4 correct?

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I saw that you broke your mobo, but I was talking bout the "more USB ports" part ^^ Just get a hub. Bandwidth of all USB devices is shared anyways, doesn't matter if they are on your IO or a hub ^^

 

Asus P8Z77-V LX

MSI Z77A-G43

MSI Z77A-GD55

 

All 3 of em 100-150$ at least here. ^^

Hmm, I'll check em out!

Which would you prefer?

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Sorry, I grabbed the wrong link in the OP! Didn't mean to choose the -M version!

So the Fata1lty is better than ASRock Z77 Pro4 correct?

 

As long as you get a z77 version.

P67 has / had severe problems, would stick with z77 if I was u ^^

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As long as you get a z77 version.

P67 has / had severe problems, would stick with z77 if I was u ^^

 

As long as you get a z77 version.

P67 has / had severe problems, would stick with z77 if I was u ^^

Thanks man! :D

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I listed the OP's in the thread I wanna get because of the price range I wanted to spend, not looking to spend $150+ on MOBO atm.

 

They are 100-120$ here ^^

[Can't get around the Newegg page, they need some UX research it's horrible :D]

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Sorry, I grabbed the wrong link in the OP! Didn't mean to choose the -M version!

So the Fata1lty is better than ASRock Z77 Pro4 correct?

 

Yes, but what did you want the board to do? Any of the Z77 boards you've chosen will work. You can't SLI with either if you're looking to do that though.

"And yet my mind is screaming, provoked in an icy sweat. It’s pleading and begging for a release, scraping the walls of a padded cell, pounding hopelessly at the floors that won’t even deliver the gift of pain."  - Why I Don't Dream Anymore

 

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They are 100-120$ here ^^

[Can't get around the Newegg page, they need some UX research it's horrible :D]

I changed that post, hehe read it again! I'll spend $150 MAX

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Don't get an ASrock board please. Stick with MSi, Asus and Gigabyte.

 

 

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Yes, but what did you want the board to do? Any of the Z77 boards you've chosen will work. You can't SLI with either if you're looking to do that though.

Could you link me to a good board that could SLI also?

Just wanna future-proof my build INCASE I do SLI in the future.

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Don't get an ASrock board please. Stick with MSi, Asus and Gigabyte.

What's so bad about ASRock? O_O

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Could you link me to a good board that could SLI also?

Just wanna future-proof my build INCASE I do SLI in the future.

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157330

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157293

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131837

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130645

"And yet my mind is screaming, provoked in an icy sweat. It’s pleading and begging for a release, scraping the walls of a padded cell, pounding hopelessly at the floors that won’t even deliver the gift of pain."  - Why I Don't Dream Anymore

 

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Now PERSONALLY, which do you think is the best board? I'm leaning towards the ASRock Z77 Extreme 6 which is $150

Do you think the Extreme 6 is better than all of those you linked? Be honest.

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Now PERSONALLY, which do you think is the best board? I'm leaning towards the ASRock Z77 Extreme 6 which is $150

Do you think the Extreme 6 is better than all of those you linked? Be honest.

 

The Extreme4 is/was a popular Z77 budget motherboard. I'd most likely go for that.

 

 

Extreme6 differences versus Extreme4

 

- The Extreme6 has DisplayPort with max. resolution up to 2560x1600 @ 60Hz

- The Extreme6 has extra 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot & 1 x mini-PCI Express slot

- The Extreme6 uses Etron EJ168A controller instead of the Extreme4s Asmedia ASM1042

- The Extreme6 uses Z68 Extreme4 style MOSFET heatsinks

- The Extreme6 comes with front panel USB3

 

It's up to you whether you think the extra cash will be worth it. Either board will do a good job.

"And yet my mind is screaming, provoked in an icy sweat. It’s pleading and begging for a release, scraping the walls of a padded cell, pounding hopelessly at the floors that won’t even deliver the gift of pain."  - Why I Don't Dream Anymore

 

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What's so bad about ASRock? O_O

Terrible quality in my experiences definatly not equal to the big 3.

 

 

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I'll spend the little extra, not a problem!

I'll just grab an Extreme 6 mobo!

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I'll spend the little extra, not a problem!

I'll just grab an Extreme 6 mobo!

 

Rightio, can't go wrong with it. Good luck :)

"And yet my mind is screaming, provoked in an icy sweat. It’s pleading and begging for a release, scraping the walls of a padded cell, pounding hopelessly at the floors that won’t even deliver the gift of pain."  - Why I Don't Dream Anymore

 

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