Ankur Active Member Jan 25, 2011 #1 I would be getting an i7 2600k or i5 2500k, which motherboard should I go for? I am not sure how to OC but I think it is easy on the k series processor, so maybe I will be OCing.
I would be getting an i7 2600k or i5 2500k, which motherboard should I go for? I am not sure how to OC but I think it is easy on the k series processor, so maybe I will be OCing.
J jamesd1981 Active Member Jan 25, 2011 #2 yes i have ordered the same cpu your need k series for it to be unlocked can clock up to 6ghz, you also need a board that is p67 chipest not h67 this is the board i went for but there is huge choice out there. http://www.ebuyer.com/product/252610 a good balance of price and performance
yes i have ordered the same cpu your need k series for it to be unlocked can clock up to 6ghz, you also need a board that is p67 chipest not h67 this is the board i went for but there is huge choice out there. http://www.ebuyer.com/product/252610 a good balance of price and performance
D daisymtc Active Member Jan 25, 2011 #3 If you plan to run dual video card, ASRock P67 Extreme4/ ASUS P8P67 PRO. If you only run single video card, ASRock P67 PRO3/ ASUS P8P67 LE
If you plan to run dual video card, ASRock P67 Extreme4/ ASUS P8P67 PRO. If you only run single video card, ASRock P67 PRO3/ ASUS P8P67 LE