Core i5 3570K Processor compatible motherboard

[weelzSA]

Hi,

I am ordering parts to build a PC and have decided on the new Ivy Bridge Core i5 3570K Processor. Now I just need to find a motherboard that is compatible. The PC is for my parents so there won't be any intense gaming ect. The motherboard I originally went for was the ASUS P8H61-M LX:

http://shop.esquire.co.za/ProductDes...spx?id=1043716
http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Int...M_LX/#overview

I checked on ASUS website under the CPU Support list and I see they list the Ivy Bridge i5 3570K processor but have been told that the motherboard and CPU won't work together so now I am unsure what to believe?

I know the Ivy Bridge CPU's require 1155 motherboards.

Please could someone help me out here? If you know of a better board for me to use please tell me (I only have a budget of around R700, I know its not alot but for now it will do).

Thanks.

[ashfaak]

Are your parents going to overclock? What are they going to do with the PC?
That processor is most probably overkill, especially on a budget.

That said, the motherboard is compatible with Ivy Bridge CPUs with the latest BIOS update.
http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Int...8H61M_LX/#CPUS
http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Int...M_LX/#download

[weelzSA]

Thanks for the reply. No they won't be over-clocking at all (well atleast not now). I know it seems an overkill but trying to build a PC that will last them a while. I know its not the best motherboard but I can always upgrade the motherboard at a later stage if I have to.

So I shouldn't have any problems using that motherboard with the i5 Ivy Bridge processor? I read through the ASUS site and saw the CPU was listed as compatible, but needed to make 110% sure after being told it wont work. So I will leave my order as is and then update the BIOS if need be to get the CPU to work?

Are your parents going to overclock? What are they going to do with the PC?
That processor is most probably overkill, especially on a budget.

That said, the motherboard is compatible with Ivy Bridge CPUs with the latest BIOS update.
http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Int...8H61M_LX/#CPUS
http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Int...M_LX/#download

[NomNom]

That processor is seriously overkill for office/internet/movies/email ect, that's a gaming processor get something much cheaper, that will still last for a long time like the following:

ASUS P8H61-M LX - all-in-one LGA1155 - R497
Intel Core i3-2125, 3.3GHz, LGA1155 - R1,479
Corsair VS2GB1333D3 , value select , 2Gb , ddr3-1333 - x2 = R310

Total: R2286 + R75(shipping)=R2361

What is your budget and what do your parents require, otherwise I seriously wouldn't get anything better than above for what you seem to require. Hell I have built 3 Pc's already with cheap Pentium/Celeron CPU's and they handle the job.

[weelzSA]

I realize it is an overkill but I want to be able to upgrade at a later stage and not worry too much about the processor. I had a budget of between R4-R5k.

This is what I ordered:

INTEL CORE I5 3570K, 3.4GHZ, LGA1155, QUAD CORE

MSI H61M-E23 (B3), LGA1155

Axtrom 4.0GB DDR3 X2

Also ordered just a DVD writer, case, keyboard and mouse ect. I am going to be getting a graphics card at a later stage, first want to see if it will be needed tho.

I think that should last them a while and be able able to handle all the tasks ect. I know my mother also wants to play around with Photoshop again so that is why I am trying to configure the PC as best I can.

What do you think of the build? In total for everything cost me R4600 so I don't think the price was bad?

That processor is seriously overkill for office/internet/movies/email ect, that's a gaming processor get something much cheaper, that will still last for a long time like the following:

ASUS P8H61-M LX - all-in-one LGA1155 - R497
Intel Core i3-2125, 3.3GHz, LGA1155 - R1,479
Corsair VS2GB1333D3 , value select , 2Gb , ddr3-1333 - x2 = R310

Total: R2286 + R75(shipping)=R2361

What is your budget and what do your parents require, otherwise I seriously wouldn't get anything better than above for what you seem to require. Hell I have built 3 Pc's already with cheap Pentium/Celeron CPU's and they handle the job.

[Pada]

You might have to take the motherboard to someone to upgrade its BIOS before that CPU will work with it.
You can certainly try that CPU with that motherboard before the BIOS update, but then there's a small chance that it will not work at all.

Paying that R200 extra for that CPU with the unlocked multiplier is such a waste if you have a motherboard that cannot overclock.

[weelzSA]

I have already got the files needed to update the BIOS and have the know-how to get it done. Like I mentioned I want to know that later when I decide to upgrade the machine it will be possible and not have to worry about the CPU (ie: just the motherboard ect) so basically trying to future proof the PC as long as I can, so spending the extra money on a CPU now that will be able to be over-clocked ect at a later stage just by buying a new motherboard - if that make sense???

You might have to take the motherboard to someone to upgrade its BIOS before that CPU will work with it.
You can certainly try that CPU with that motherboard before the BIOS update, but then there's a small chance that it will not work at all.

Paying that R200 extra for that CPU with the unlocked multiplier is such a waste if you have a motherboard that cannot overclock.

[Pada]

Having the files to update the BIOS won't help at all when you've only got an Ivy Bridge CPU, because the PC won't boot, meaning you won't be able to update the BIOS.

[weelzSA]

Yeah thats a good point. I will then need to take a CPU and use it just for the updating of the BIOS and then once that is done, replace the CPU with the new Ivy Bridge CPU - that should work hey?

[weelzSA]

Out of interest, could I do any damage to the Ivy Bridge CPU or the motherboard if I connect it before doing the BIOS update? Maybe it will allow me to boot the PC up and enter DOS mode and allow me to do the BIOS update with a flash drive as seen here and here or do you not recommend that route?

[Pada]

My guess would be that it won't do any damage, but it might not work before the update. You do have a small chance that it will actually work before the BIOS update.

[weelzSA]

Thanks for the replies. Yeah I think I might try first with the Ivy Bridge CPU connected and see what happens on first boot. If it boots then great, I can update the BIOS before installing windows or anything, if it doesn't boot then I will need to make another plan. Only getting everything tomorrow so will put it together in the evening and let you know.

My guess would be that it won't do any damage, but it might not work before the update. You do have a small chance that it will actually work before the BIOS update.

[NomNom]

Shouldn't have cheaped out of the ram tbh, many users have been having problems with Axtrom ram.

[NAG - Wesley]

Cancel your orders (if possible) and rather go for this:

Intel Core i5-3450 @ R2045
ASUS P8B75-M LE @ R933
Transcend 4GB DDR3-1333 @ R210

Ivy Bridge from the get-go, front panel USB 3.0 support and there's Intel's RST for a SSD cache drive as well, if you feel like implementing one later.

[weelzSA]

I can't cancel now but can still change the ram which I am going to do now. I'd rather stick with the CPU I have chosen as its probally the top of the line i5 now and will last a long time. As I mentioned earlier I can easily at a later stage get a better motherboard which will work with the CPU so that's fine. Do you know what I mean?