MoBo recommendation for i5-2500K

[mrugeshsamel]

Guys... Need MoBo recommendation for i5-2500K. I won't be overclocking the processor. And need 32 gb memory support. Also # of USB ports would matter. And obviously price would matter as well. Am I asking for too much? :-D

 

[Fallengod]

I would probably read this...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGA_1155

It ultimately comes down to what you want to do and what features you want.

Id recommend some type of Z68 board personally. Probably an Asus or Gigabyte.

 

[mrugeshsamel]

Thanks for the link. Since I won't be overclocking, I think H67 would suffice my needs. Thinking of getting Asus P8H67-M 32GB DDR3 Intel Motherboard. Any idea how it is?

 

[superccs]

The whole point of the 2500K cpu is that you OC it (unlocked multiplier).

If you dont plan on OCing then you should get a non K processor.

 

[Puppies04]

Can I ask what you need or think you might need 32gb of RAM for? Only asking because you might be better off with a hyperthreaded I7 depending on the task especially if you aren't going to overclock the I5

 

[mrugeshsamel]

Can I ask what you need or think you might need 32gb of RAM for? Only asking because you might be better off with a hyperthreaded I7 depending on the task especially if you aren't going to overclock the I5

I'd be using only 12 GB RAM as of now. However, I'd like to have the option of upgrading to more memory if need be... Just a bit of future proofing...

 

[mrugeshsamel]

The whole point of the 2500K cpu is that you OC it (unlocked multiplier).

If you dont plan on OCing then you should get a non K processor.

Well, I'm going for 2500K since there is hardly any difference in the price of 2500 & 2500K... I might OC sometime in future though and thats where 2500K would come in handy... But I've heard that MoBo should also support OC else it does not work... Is it true?

 

[dma0991]

I'd be using only 12 GB RAM as of now. However, I'd like to have the option of upgrading to more memory if need be... Just a bit of future proofing...

Don't buy based on what you think you need. Buy based on what you really need NOW. Know what you're doing with the rig and decide from there how much is needed. If you still want to do it, get two sticks of 8GB RAM, that would populate two slots with 16GB of total RAM. Should you find the need to upgrade in the future, add in another two sticks. 8GB sticks don't come cheap though.

Well, I'm going for 2500K since there is hardly any difference in the price of 2500 & 2500K... I might OC sometime in future though and thats where 2500K would come in handy... But I've heard that MoBo should also support OC else it does not work... Is it true?

The only motherboards that would allow you a substantial OC is the P67 or Z68 chipset motherboard.

 

[mrugeshsamel]

Don't buy based on what you think you need. Buy based on what you really need NOW. Know what you're doing with the rig and decide from there how much is needed. If you still want to do it, get two sticks of 8GB RAM, that would populate two slots with 16GB of total RAM. Should you find the need to upgrade in the future, add in another two sticks. 8GB sticks don't come cheap though.


The only motherboards that would allow you a substantial OC is the P67 or Z68 chipset motherboard.

Thanks for your inputs. I've decided to go for Z68 chipset motherboard after all... Seems the best option available today even though it's little bit expensive than P67 or H67...

 

[thelastjuju]

I'd be using only 12 GB RAM as of now. However, I'd like to have the option of upgrading to more memory if need be... Just a bit of future proofing...

for WHAT?

I see this all over these sites like anandtech and tomshardware etc..

People thinking they all need 16+ GB of ram, and when you ask then WHY.. suddenly everyone turns into either a video editor or professional photographer :awe:

Even a mild overclock on the processor will be far, far more beneficial than the inordinate amount of RAM.

 

[mrugeshsamel]

for WHAT?

I see this all over these sites like anandtech and tomshardware etc..

People thinking they all need 16+ GB of ram, and when you ask then WHY.. suddenly everyone turns into either a video editor or professional photographer :awe:

Even a mild overclock on the processor will be far, far more beneficial than the inordinate amount of RAM.

Thanks. Very well said. :sneaky:

 

[TheAdvocate]

The whole point of the 2500K cpu is that you OC it (unlocked multiplier).

If you dont plan on OCing then you should get a non K processor.

Wait, weren't you the guy who called us nazis for telling you the same thing?

 

[TaranScorp]

Well I have 4mb of ram now and just ordered 8mb more.
I do video encoding

 

[Fallengod]

Well I have 4mb of ram now and just ordered 8mb more.
I do video encoding

Just so you know, that doesnt really use tons of memory. I used to do hardcore CCE video encoding as well, and it uses CPU for the most part, not lots of memory. I use to leave my computer own 24/7 for at least 15 hours at a time encoding video files and that was on my Core2Duo E6400 with like 3gb of memory. You shouldnt need more than 4gb for that stuff. These days, memory is so cheap that 8GB is a perfect point I think. Anyways, just sayin....I understand the logic of people buying the so much because its so cheap but most people only use a fraction of the memory they think they need heh.

I always get a good laugh when I see people buying 16GB+ thinking its going to somehow help them or trying to "future proof" which is fail logic and never works in the computing world.

 

[chubbyfatazn]

I'd skip Gigabyte. Too many issues with boot loops... I just had to return mine because of that and it was a pain in the ass. It's no fun when you assemble a system inside your case only to find you're screwed and have to take it all apart again.

I went with an Asrock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3. Has DVI/VGA/HDMI/DP and still manages to give you 10 USB ports (2 USB3.0 via front panel). That was the biggest reason I took it over a P8Z68. Plus I got it for $120 versus a P8Z68 Gen3's $135...

 

[TaranScorp]

Well I just added the extra 8mb of ram and am happy I did. On my 2500K at stock 3.3 I was encoding a 7.09GB file in 32mins using procoder, I overclocked to 4.4 stable and now am encoding the same file at 26mins, I was happy. After I nstalled the extra 8GB of ram for a total of 12GB the same encode is now 22mins
I am happier.
I think Win7 64bit allocates ram very well.

 

[mrugeshsamel]

Well I just added the extra 8mb of ram and am happy I did. On my 2500K at stock 3.3 I was encoding a 7.09GB file in 32mins using procoder, I overclocked to 4.4 stable and now am encoding the same file at 26mins, I was happy. After I nstalled the extra 8GB of ram for a total of 12GB the same encode is now 22mins
I am happier.
I think Win7 64bit allocates ram very well.

Where is the Like button when you need one??? Super like...

Cheers...

 

[CraigRT]

I'd skip Gigabyte. Too many issues with boot loops... I just had to return mine because of that and it was a pain in the ass. It's no fun when you assemble a system inside your case only to find you're screwed and have to take it all apart again.

I went with an Asrock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3. Has DVI/VGA/HDMI/DP and still manages to give you 10 USB ports (2 USB3.0 via front panel). That was the biggest reason I took it over a P8Z68. Plus I got it for $120 versus a P8Z68 Gen3's $135...

Crazy, I have recently used 3 Gigabyte boards (by recent I mean within the last year or 2) and all have been outstanding. P67A, P55, and a cheap 880 board.

My system is running on the P67A board and its a joy. Rock solid.

 

[chubbyfatazn]

Crazy, I have recently used 3 Gigabyte boards (by recent I mean within the last year or 2) and all have been outstanding. P67A, P55, and a cheap 880 board.

My system is running on the P67A board and its a joy. Rock solid.

Guess I had bad luck then. I don't expect anything to be wrong with the 880 or the P67A really. I've read of boot loops on P55 but they were nowhere as commonplace as on Z68 boards.

I'll go back to Gigabyte once they iron out this issue. My previous experiences were good, so I'll be glad to give them another chance for Haswell.