So, im getting a i5-750 :] But god knows what Motherboard i want I've been doing some research and i quite like the "ASUS P7P55D Evo iP55" Im looking for something: Good price - £50-£200 Good performance/specification - (DDR3, SLI/Crossfire/USB3.0/SataIII/etc..) Good overclocking capabilities Good cooling solution Looks nice, - (i know this sounds stupid, but i do want a nice looking motherboard!) Please share you opinions, experiences or general advice - will be much appreciated
I'd go for the Gigabyte GA-P55-UD4: http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Giga...156-DDR3-2200-SATA-II-and-III-USB-30-RAID-ATX It's got USB 3 & Sata III & 8x/8x Crossfire & SLI support. However if you want a REALLY great board that also looks absolutely awesome go for the Asus MAximus III Formula: http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Asus-Maximus-III-Formula-Intel-P55-Motherboard-LGA1156
-just checked it out pretty awesome and within budget - Thanks for the help, im going to get a list together and then see which is best for performance to money!
What about the UD3R? Very capable overclocker and is a bit cheaper... http://www.scan.co.uk/products/Giga...6-PCI-E-20-DDR3-2200-SATA-6Gb-s-SATA-RAID-ATX
2 choice for you: Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD5 (Not to be confused with GA-P55-UD5) http://www.giga-byte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=3159#ov Features: - eSATA for extremely fast (internal SATA speed) for your external HDD(s). - High power USB 3.0 - can recharge even iPads. - Solid 50 000Hrs capacitors - 12 phase power Or the lighter version with the same features (just normal eSATA and not powered eSATA - so eSATA memory stick's won't work, also the PCI-E layout is bit different) Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD4P http://www.giga-byte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=3435#ov
I used the GA-P55A-UD4 (rev. 1.0) In my recent build http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=3239#ov A great board, easy to overclock with minimal voltage and retails for around the £150-160 mark http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Giga...156-DDR3-2200-SATA-II-and-III-USB-30-RAID-ATX http://www.ebuyer.com/product/179104 http://yoyotech.co.uk/item-detail.php?products_id=3406792
go for the asus maximus III formula great board with great acceries and is a excellent overclocker also the evga Cheesecake or evga SLI is also a really good p55 board to go for
I was originally going with the maximus III formula, but its seems its already outdated and for the price i don't think it's worth it anymore... the classified board costs way to much as well :/ My main things are SATA III, USB 3.0 - SLI/Crossfire/Hydra, and LGA 1156 if it has all those things for under £200 im sold! , thanks for the heads up bagman!
Looking nice mate, love the case! Think i'll be getting a gigabyte board, still debating which one to get... thanks for the info! much appreciated
GA-P55A-UD3 for £109.92 Inc VAT on Scan. Best value for money imo - usb3, sata3, Xfire (not SLI) and no worries for gentle OCing to 3.5Ghz... I bought this last week For £200 you can even pick up a Titan Fenrir and some nice thermal paste with change for a neon strip!
