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- Jan 10, 2001
OK, so I haven't had an Intel since my first computer, but my current rig had lightning come in through the cable connection and so I need to start over. My current setup still works for the most part but just has some annoying glitches. I have decided to go to the dark side and see if Intel is really faster. I have decided on the I5 4690k when it comes out later this month so I can upgrade to an I7 later on when it falls behind.
Problem is with Intel, I don't know what range I need to look into. With AMD I would always get a high end mobo and save some money on the processor. With Intel I have heard it is the other way around, just not sure if that is true. I do have some things I want like at least eight to ten sata ports as I already have seven drives including two DVD players. I also would like raid0 and of coarse the ability to overclock without hindrance from the mobo. With the issues that some folks are having with Asus, I am not sure I want one of them either, they have been what I bought up until now so I don't know where to look.
I have seen that Z97 boards have come out and am wondering if anyone has had good experience with them yet. I would consider any suggestion as I have no idea. I have been looking and looking and have just hit a wall with Neweggs website not filtering the things I want and Tiger Direct not really listing the specs as they should. Any help narrowing it down would be greatly appreciated.
Problem is with Intel, I don't know what range I need to look into. With AMD I would always get a high end mobo and save some money on the processor. With Intel I have heard it is the other way around, just not sure if that is true. I do have some things I want like at least eight to ten sata ports as I already have seven drives including two DVD players. I also would like raid0 and of coarse the ability to overclock without hindrance from the mobo. With the issues that some folks are having with Asus, I am not sure I want one of them either, they have been what I bought up until now so I don't know where to look.
I have seen that Z97 boards have come out and am wondering if anyone has had good experience with them yet. I would consider any suggestion as I have no idea. I have been looking and looking and have just hit a wall with Neweggs website not filtering the things I want and Tiger Direct not really listing the specs as they should. Any help narrowing it down would be greatly appreciated.