Biostar Tz68K+ or ASUS P8Z77-M

[rohit32407]

Current System specs are in signature but i am going to write them down here as well:
Processor- i5 2310 2.9 GHz(3.2 turbo)
Motherboard- Intel dh61ww
RAM- 8 GB G Skill Ripjaws 1600 MHz( 2 x 4 GB)
PSU- FSP Saga II 500W
HDD- Seagate Barracuda 2 tb and 500 GB
GPU- ASUS GTX 560 DirectCU(Single Fan)
Cabinet- NZXT Gamma

I am getting Biostar TZ68K+ for 9.5k locally and ASUS P8Z77-M for 11k. I don't know if they are overpriced. I am currently in Allahabad(U.P.). I have these two options which one should i go for? I will be buying an i5 2500k within next 15-20 days. I am aiming to overclock it to atleast 4.5 GHz. Also is CM hyper 212 EVO good enough for that kind of overclocking?

I Suppose for that kind of overclocking i will have to opt for a new PSU? If yes then can you guys suggest one keeping in mind the change in mobo, processor and CM hyper 212 evo. I have to make the purchase of mobo today itself so please suggest.

P.S. Buying online isn't an option since i will be selling my old mobo and processor to the dealer. Otherwise my budget will get screwed.

 

[saswat23]

Those prices are quite high.
Biostar TZ68K+ will cost 7.5k at max and Asus P8Z77-M around 10k at max.
Check Prime ABGB and Deltapage for latest pricing, even flipkart had TZ68K+ for 7.2k only.
Also do contact with your Rashi Service centre regarding price of P8Z77-M.

 

[rohit32407]

Those prices are quite high.
Biostar TZ68K+ will cost 7.5k at max and Asus P8Z77-M around 10k at max.
Check Prime ABGB and Deltapage for latest pricing, even flipkart had TZ68K+ for 7.2k only.
Also do contact with your Rashi Service centre regarding price of P8Z77-M.

Screw the budget man(excuse my language but i am really frustrated now) i am going for ASRock Z77 extreme4 *www.flipkart.com/asrock-z77-extrem...ZH9T&ref=a80ef8ba-9e05-4271-a09d-8a5511819847. I have compromised many a times on motherboard and have always suffered so this time i am not gonna compromise. I just wanna confirm if this is the right choice for a moderate overclocker(4.5-4.7 GHz). Processor i will be going for is i5 2500K(unless some1 suggests some better option in the same price range. So is the mobo that i have selected suitable for moderate overclocking(4.5Ghz around)?

 

[Sainatarajan]

For OCing @ those speeds you need a good quality build motherboard with more power phases , a good cooling and it also depends no the silicon the chip is made Of. Even a Noctua DH14 Cannot Push part the 2500K more than 4.5K Ghz . You need water cooling or LN2. A normal OCer dont oc more than 4 Ghz . You are not a Normal OCer .

 

[rohit32407]

For OCing @ those speeds you need a good quality build motherboard with more power phases , a good cooling and it also depends no the silicon the chip is made Of. Even a Noctua DH14 Cannot Push part the 2500K more than 4.5K Ghz . You need water cooling or LN2. A normal OCer dont oc more than 4 Ghz . You are not a Normal OCer .

The motherboard that i mentioned in my last post ASRock Z77 extreme4 ASRock Z77 Extreme4 Motherboard | Motherboard | Flipkart.com

This motherboard has 8+4 phase power design. I am not trying to hit 5.0 GHz or anything. I will be more than happy with 4.3-4.5 . I am also planning to go for a better PSU and CM hyper 212 Evo before attempting to overclock. Is this motherboard good enough for that kind of overclocking with i5 2500K?

 

[Sainatarajan]

I dont know Why you want to Overclock ??
I5 2500K is a Powerful Processor @ its Stock Speed . OC it After 1 or 1.5 Years .

 

[iittopper]

The motherboard that i mentioned in my last post ASRock Z77 extreme4 ASRock Z77 Extreme4 Motherboard | Motherboard | Flipkart.com

This motherboard has 8+4 phase power design. I am not trying to hit 5.0 GHz or anything. I will be more than happy with 4.3-4.5 . I am also planning to go for a better PSU and CM hyper 212 Evo before attempting to overclock. Is this motherboard good enough for that kind of overclocking with i5 2500K?

yeh you can hit 4.5 ghz easily with that motherboard . I have overclocked my i5 2500k with biostar tz68k+ @ 4.7 ghz . For PSU go for seasonic sII 520w @ 3.7k or 620w @ 4.6k .

 

[sumonpathak]

For OCing @ those speeds you need a good quality build motherboard with more power phases , a good cooling and it also depends no on the silicon the chip is made Of. Even a Noctua DH14 Cannot Push part the 2500K more than 4.5K Ghz . You need water cooling or LN2. A normal OCer dont oc more than 4 Ghz . You are not a Normal OCer .

u can easily get 5GHz on AIR..provided u have a good motherboard and a proper air cooler.
As for the motherbaords...i will recommend u guys to stay away from Asrock or biostar...
get a good mobo,maybe spend a few bucks more,but it will be worth it.

take ur pick
OCF motherboard recommendation thread.
and read the notes

 

[d6bmg]

@OP: Get ASUS P8Z77-M.

For OCing @ those speeds you need a good quality build motherboard with more power phases , a good cooling and it also depends no the silicon the chip is made Of. Even a Noctua DH14 Cannot Push part the 2500K more than 4.5K Ghz . You need water cooling or LN2. A normal OCer dont oc more than 4 Ghz . You are not a Normal OCer .

Here you are.
Go on!

 

[Myth]

Asus p8z77-m pro, if budget is not a constraint

 

[rohit32407]

u can easily get 5GHz on AIR..provided u have a good motherboard and a proper air cooler.
As for the motherbaords...i will recommend u guys to stay away from Asrock or biostar...
get a good mobo,maybe spend a few bucks more,but it will be worth it.

take ur pick
OCF motherboard recommendation thread.
and read the notes

Ah well! went through your link and now i think i should rather wait for my pockets to regain their thickness first. I was just getting overwhelmed by the choices present and since i have never overclocked before so i didn't know much. But thanks to all you guys yet again for help. I will wait for a month and then will go for asus p8z77-m pro.

I dont know Why you want to Overclock ??
I5 2500K is a Powerful Processor @ its Stock Speed . OC it After 1 or 1.5 Years .

Only reason I want to overclock is because i am too much into Flight Simulator X. To run FSX smoothly one needs atleast 3.9-4.0 ghz of CPU clock. Its highly CPU intensive. Thats my sole reason for overclocking or else i won't need it for an year so atleast.

 

[101gamzer]

Ah well! went through your link and now i think i should rather wait for my pockets to regain their thickness first. I was just getting overwhelmed by the choices present and since i have never overclocked before so i didn't know much. But thanks to all you guys yet again for help. I will wait for a month and then will go for asus p8z77-m pro.



Only reason I want to overclock is because i am too much into Flight Simulator X. To run FSX smoothly one needs atleast 3.9-4.0 ghz of CPU clock. Its highly CPU intensive. Thats my sole reason for overclocking or else i won't need it for an year so atleast.

Get an Asus P8Z77-M. Asus is One of best Motherboard Manufactures I have went to their stores There having Good line of Motherboards Like Asus Maximus Series ,Asus Formula,Sabretooth P67,Etc

 

[rohit32407]

Get an Asus P8Z77-M. Asus is One of best Motherboard Manufactures I have went to their stores There having Good line of Motherboards Like Asus Maximus Series ,Asus Formula,Sabretooth P67,Etc

Finally oscillating between many a thoughts coming to my mind i have ordered Asus P8Z77-M and an i5 2500K. Now coming to the PSU yet again. AFAIK I should not overclock with my current PSU. So is seasonic sII 520w is going to be enough for my setup or should i go for 620w one?
My upgraded Rig would be:
Processor- i5 2500K
Mobo- Asus p8z77-M
GPU- Asus ENGTX 560 DirectCU(single Fan) 1gb gddr5(NO OC factory or otherwise)
PSU- FSP Saga II 500W(Current)
Cabinet- NZXT Gamma
RAM- 2x4 GB G skill ripjawsX 1600 MHZ
HDD- 1) 2 TB 5400rpm Seagate Barracuda green
2) 500 GB 7200 rpm seagate barracuda

 

[sharang.d]

Asus pwns Biostar

 

[rohit32407]

maybe i should ask in the appropriate section about the power supply. But thanks guys you all have been of great help.

 

[topgear]

^^ you got your answer regarding FSP Saga II 500W on the PSu thread.

As for your config in here get the GS600 - you can the cpu and gpu both

 

[rohit32407]

^^ you got your answer regarding FSP Saga II 500W on the PSu thread.

As for your config in here get the GS600 - you can the cpu and gpu both

Thanks yet again topgear. I think i will go for the PSU first and then the aftermarket HSF. . Just 1 query on TheItWares.com it says tht gs600 has 27Amp in +12v rail whereas in flipkart it says +12v rail it has 48 Amp, m a little confused

 

[d6bmg]

It is 48amp.
See at the website of Corsair.

 

[warfreak]

My vote for ASUS P8Z77-M over Biostar/Asrock

 

[topgear]

@ OP - if you can either get Asus p8z77-M Pro or else settle with Asrock Z77 Extreme4.