Searching for a compatible overclockable Matx MOBO.
Searching for a compatible overclockable Matx MOBO.
I'm looking to upgrade my PC and have purchased an i5-4690k. I'm curious about overclocking and what the best budget MOBO options are within £40-70. Thanks for the help, especially since I'm new to this. Also, do I need an aftermarket cooler?
Good cooler is essential for overclocking.
PCPartPicker part list
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Cost breakdown by seller
CPU Cooler:
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
(£26.99 @ Novatech)
Motherboard:
Gigabyte GA-Z97M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
(£81.66 @ More Computers)
Total:
£108.65
Shipping, taxes, and available discounts are included
Created by PCPartPicker 2016-04-16 13:36 BST+0100
I already own a cooler, so I couldn't purchase another one because it doesn't fit my case. Is this sufficient?
Alan Caldwell suggests using a suitable cooler for overclocking.
PCPartPicker part list provides a price breakdown by seller.
For CPU cooling, the recommended options are:
- Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£26.99 @ Novatech)
- Gigabyte GA-Z97M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£81.66 @ More Computers)
Total cost comes to £108.65, including shipping and taxes.
The information was generated by PCPartPicker on April 16, 2016.
He notes he already owns a cooler but found the one he considered didn’t fit his case.
He asks if this meets his needs.