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sumkid   02-07-2012 at 02:26:00 AM

hi

im building a new rig, with an Intel i5 2500k. 8gb ddr3, 500gb HDD, 430w PSU, and a NZXT Phantom 410 case. i'll probably upgrade to a dedicated GPU, a SSD, & 16gb ram later on.

my question is about the motherboard; i've heard that the z68 chipset will be compatible with Ivy Bridge, but im not quite sure what i need. id like an Asus board; what would you recommend? just something with PCI 3.0? id like the option to upgrade to Ivy in about 6 months

what i need in a mobo;

6gb/s connectors
sata3
USB 3.0
2 PCI slots
and a couple of PCIe (is the only difference between sandy brudge and ivy bridge the PCI 3 support?)

looking to spend under $125

thanks


Message edited by sumkid on 02-07-2012 at 03:07:11 AM
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sumkid   02-07-2012 at 02:56:51 AM

sorry, one more thing; is the whole "gen3" thing mean its ivy bridge compatible? is that what ive been looking for?

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NewbieLemonz   02-07-2012 at 03:07:07 AM

Sorry I'm not sure what the whole Gen3 thing stands for since I'm pretty new as well, but I do know that there is a Mobo with your specs (idk about the Ivy Bridge).

It's a Micro ATX mobo, Asus Maximus IV Gene-z/gen3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] e-z%2fgen3

SATA3
x2 PCI 3.0 x16 slots
a x4 slot
USB 3.0
and is SLI and CROSSFIRE compatible
Supports up to 32gb ram

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buckshot420   03-29-2012 at 05:27:47 AM

Great entry level Z68. I have used it in numerous customer builds. No PCI 3.0 but it's Ivy compatible. What do you need PCI 3.0 for anyway?!?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] _-13131781


Message edited by buckshot420 on 03-29-2012 at 05:29:18 AM
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