Emergency PC upgrade; Need recommend.

[igniz12000]

PC finally KO, dont know if from water damage a few months ago or just old but now is the best time to do some upgrade I think. Never really research much yet cause just happened tonight but please let me know if got better suggestions.


Mobo: Need a i5 2500k (LGA 1155) compatible mobo. Reusing my 2500k and looking to do some overclocking as well. Also need to be intel HD graphics enabled until I buy a new gpu. Budget $130-200, willing to go higher if necessary.

PSU: Seasonic G-650 650W 80+ Gold $136
Prefer something modular and can power a GTX 770-800

SSD: Crucial M500 240GB $185
Might as well get a new SSD since need to reinstall win7. Current PC no SSD.


Reusing:
Casing
Ram
CPU cooler
Optical drive
HDD


Please advise, thanks.

 

[jerome1470]

550W enough to power 770.

 

[royfrosty]

If you want to have LGA1155 mobo, please go down to SLS and have a look. As it is a phasing out period. Unable to advice you on what board to go for as the stock and availability on pricelist do not seems to be tally, but since you are into overclocking, go for a z77 board.

Go for Crucial mx100 256gb around $155-$165

PSU selection is fine.

 

[igniz12000]

If you want to have LGA1155 mobo, please go down to SLS and have a look. As it is a phasing out period. Unable to advice you on what board to go for as the stock and availability on pricelist do not seems to be tally, but since you are into overclocking, go for a z77 board.

Go for Crucial mx100 256gb around $155-$165

PSU selection is fine.

Alright, looks like PC themes still selling Asrock extr 4 mobo, will go down this week and see.

 

[unhinged_loon]

Alright, looks like PC themes still selling Asrock extr 4 mobo, will go down this week and see.

HARDOCP - Overclocking & Conclusion - ASRock Z77 Extreme4 LGA 1155 Motherboard Review

If you like bendy mobos.

 

[igniz12000]

So what do YOU suggest? I feel like Im stuck between a durian and a rambutan. Dont want to upgade the CPU cause no point, i5 still decent but noone is selling LGA1155 mobo anymore. Maybe buy from a mobo from Amazon since Im getting my GPU there too?

I would like to go around SLS asking for z77 mobos but I dont like to buy stuff without doing at least some research on the part first. Haizzzz....next time dont put water bottle near your PC......

 

[Blehana]

So what do YOU suggest? I feel like Im stuck between a durian and a rambutan. Dont want to upgade the CPU cause no point, i5 still decent but noone is selling LGA1155 mobo anymore. Maybe buy from a mobo from Amazon since Im getting my GPU there too?

I would like to go around SLS asking for z77 mobos but I dont like to buy stuff without doing at least some research on the part first. Haizzzz....next time dont put water bottle near your PC......

Buy a used 1155 mobo that still has some warranty left. I'm sure there are a few people selling in the marketplace section.

For example this guy :

http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/cpu-ram-mainboard-bazaar-199/wts-mobos-rams-hdds-psu-4772126.html

 

[Alternative X]

If you do not mind refurbished stuff, CDL Trading (Gigabyte Distro) has some Z68 motherboards for sale at clearance prices.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...T090ekZzdFMtQUFOb0NoZ2ZfM0E&usp=sharing#gid=0

Do call first to check stock avaliability.

 

[igniz12000]

I think I'll put the upgrade on hold first. Just roll back my GPU driver and managed to run it but still running in safe mode. Since the mobo situation abit troublesome I think I buy a new gpu and then see how from there. That way I can eliminate 1 hardware issue at a time.

Thanks to bros who post.