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mobo around 10k for i5-2400k ?

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skumar Original post #1
Jul 12, 2012 at 4:28 PM
mobo around 10k for i5-2400 ?

Hello guys,

I want a solid mobo for i5-2400. I'm not going to OC.
Following specs are must:-

*USB 3.0
*HDMI
*DVI
*at least 2 PCI slots (for capture card and Lan card)

I am also going to use nvidia 560 GPU.
Thanks.
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the_conqueror #2
Jul 12, 2012 at 7:31 PM
There is no such processor called i5 2400k. There are i5 2400 and i5 2500k. K series processors have unlocked multiplier so they are meant for overclockers. Non-k processors are meant for non-overclockers. For i5 2400 , intel dh67cl motherboard is the best buy at Rs 5300.
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skumar #3
Jul 12, 2012 at 8:07 PM
sorry, i mean i5 2400 without K :p

How about Z77 series mobos ?
Myth
Myth #4
Jul 12, 2012 at 11:30 PM
Z77 series are for overclocking. You can use them but you would be wasting money on features you cant use.
Read this : LGA 1155 - Wiki
Better to go with a mobo which meets your requirement. Spend the saved money on something else.
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the_conqueror #5
Jul 12, 2012 at 11:50 PM
Intel DH67L would suit all your needs. Forget Z68 and Z77.
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skumar #6
Jul 13, 2012 at 12:40 PM
ok thanks, I'll go with h67 :)

any other brand like asus or gigabyte ? I have hesitation for intel mobo
Myth
Myth #7
Jul 13, 2012 at 3:07 PM
Your processor is also intel. :p
This intel mobo is good for your requirement.
d6bmg
d6bmg #8
Jul 13, 2012 at 3:43 PM
skumar said:
sorry, i mean i5 2400 without K :p

How about Z77 series mobos ?
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Buy Intel DH67-CL @5.2K

This is a very good Intel board. Don't hesitate about buying Intel boards, cause they make some very good & reliable mid end boards. So why would you waste your money by buying a 10K board?

If you really don't want to buy Intel board, look at Asus P8H77-V @8.9K
Remember, it would be waste of money considering the fact that you are getting that Intel board @5.2K
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skumar #9
Jul 13, 2012 at 4:17 PM
Does solid capacitors make any difference ?
Intel mobo doesn't have them :-?
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chillnthrill #10
Aug 1, 2012 at 9:42 PM
@ the_conqueror: Thanks for your post. I was looking for a mobo for my i5-2400 proccy too, but just wanted to ask if USB 3.0 & HDMI are the only requirements from a mobo, would you instead recommend a H77 chipset instead, if the difference was minimal(say 1.5k)? For eg: Asrock H77 Pro 4 supports DDR3 1600 vs Intel DH67 only supports 1333... Ofcourse, as pointed out by other experienced members in the forum, the performance difference between 1333 & 1600 is negligible, but if one wanted to make the rig a bit future proof(intend using it for 3 plus years and considering buying the 1600 RAM too as the price difference between the 1333 & 1600 too are currently negligible, meaning Rs 200-300 odd), would you recommend a H77 chipset, and why/why not?

Would love to hear your views & views of other members!

Thanks much!