Captain Beer
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Hi all. I need a new MB for my PC, not much of a gamer and also on a tight budget. I have an i5 3330 and was looking at the Asus P8H61-M LX, any reason I shouldn't get it?
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Captain Beer
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Also checking out the Intel H61BF Intel H61-B3 and ASRock H61M-DGS, something with a DVI port would be a bonus.
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Are B75 boards out of your price range? The Intel boards are rock solid and I'd either go for one of those or the ASUS, the ASRock is damn small. Out of the B75 boards, I would recommend...
Intel DB75EN Elkhorn Creek @ R868
ASRock B75M @ R789
MSI H77MA-G43 @ R923
The H77's in there just because of the value proposition, but personally I'd be aiming at the B75M, it's very good value for money.
Intel DB75EN Elkhorn Creek @ R868
ASRock B75M @ R789
MSI H77MA-G43 @ R923
The H77's in there just because of the value proposition, but personally I'd be aiming at the B75M, it's very good value for money.
Choosing those boards, on some of them you'll have to update the firmware to occupy your i5 3330 (Ivy Bridge) CPU.
Other boards you can look at:
MSI PH61A-P35 (B3) Has USB 3.0 and Sata 6.0. Need to update the BIOS for compatibility with CPU. And ask when they'll have stock.
ASRock B75M Has all the features you need for a budget mobo (including HDMI), and will be compatible with your CPU out of the box. Get this one for your needs.
MSI H77MA-G43
This mobo is a bit better, also have all the features you need and a bit more, except HDMI. Only get this one if you have the extra cash or if you don't need HDMI.
Doesn't your GPU have HDMI capabilities?