- Mar 9, 2003
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Ok I've been out of the computer building tech loop since my last build.
The Z77 LGA1155 motherboard I'm looking at for my new build has an mSATA socket. What are the main uses of this internal socket? Can you add an mSATA SSD and use it like another system drive or is it for other peripherals? Seems I read some place it was to work with the new 3rd gen Intel processors somehow.
I'm also going to need some advice on selecting a mobo to go with my i5 3570K for my new system if anyone cares to give a suggestion. I am thinking a mid price reliable board since I'm not really into severe overclocking that much but would like the capability in the future if I so choose. Some things I'd like are:
Z77 chipset
usb 2.0
usb 3.0
DDR3 1600 minimum speed buss
eSATA
HDMI
Good onboard HD audio 7-1 chip (Realtec maybe)
under $200 something like the Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H
The Z77 LGA1155 motherboard I'm looking at for my new build has an mSATA socket. What are the main uses of this internal socket? Can you add an mSATA SSD and use it like another system drive or is it for other peripherals? Seems I read some place it was to work with the new 3rd gen Intel processors somehow.
I'm also going to need some advice on selecting a mobo to go with my i5 3570K for my new system if anyone cares to give a suggestion. I am thinking a mid price reliable board since I'm not really into severe overclocking that much but would like the capability in the future if I so choose. Some things I'd like are:
Z77 chipset
usb 2.0
usb 3.0
DDR3 1600 minimum speed buss
eSATA
HDMI
Good onboard HD audio 7-1 chip (Realtec maybe)
under $200 something like the Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H