Need motherboard recommendation

[g12601]

Planning to get the Pentium G3258 and I plan to overclock it. I need something cheap that can do the job. (Asking for a lot, I know.)

Thanks.

[g12601]

You know what, I'll just run at stock. So never mind this. Sorry to waste time and a post.

[g12601]

5 minutes ago, huilun02 said:

If you want absolute rock bottom cheapest, refer to these lists;

List of tested mobos

H81 mobos on pcpp

 

However if you intend to ever upgrade your Pentium to a proper unlocked i5 or i7, you will need a proper Z87/Z97 mobo.

Low end mobos have very limited capability as well, like limited RAM frequency, RAM slots, poor VRM for overclocking.

Even an G3258 at high OC cannot match a Haswell i3

And when the extra threads come into play, the Pentium will be left in the dust.

 

No I don't have a modern Pentium and neither do I know which 'budget' mobo will offer the highest clocks.

Silicon lottery applies regardless. YMMV.

I you don't manage a high OC, don't whine. You did cheap out after all.

Best of luck

Well thanks