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I need suggestions for a motherboard & graphics card to go with this CPU & Widows 8 PRO & Mucho Memory.
I can't really afford it but I've saved for it (or most of it) It is intended as a game machine for my grandson as a gift and money is limited.

Intel Core i7-3770K Processor - Quad Core, 8MB L3 Cache, 3.50GHz (3.90GHz Max Turbo), Socket H2 (LGA1155), 77W, Fan, Unlocked, Retail (BX80667i73770K)


Which is better ? Affordable?
CrossFireX Ready
SLI Ready
4-Way SLI
Quad-GPU CrossFireX
3-Way CrossFireX
Quad-GPU SLI


Thank you:dinesh:
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    i7-3770K
    Motherboard
    ASRock Z77 Extreme4
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" 24"
    Hard Drives
    1 TB WD
    PSU
    550w
I don't really want to write an essay, but...

I suggest going for the I5-3570k rather than the I7. Same number of cores, but without hyperthreading. (The value of hyperthreading for gaming may be limited.) That'll save roughly $100.

For the graphics card, what's your budget? At the moment, I believe that the best $200 graphics card is based on the Radeon HD 7850 chipset. (I prefer nVidia's drivers, but I have used both makers cards.) You may not get a good gaming graphics card for much less than that.

You probably want a board with a Z77 chipset. Serviceable ones are available for less than $100. Asrock may be the most respected name for relatively low-cost boards.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Window 8 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    homebuilt
    CPU
    I7-3930k
    Motherboard
    Asus P9X79 Pro
    Memory
    16 GB Gskill DDR3-2133
    Graphics Card(s)
    eVGA GTX 680
    Sound Card
    Soundblaster Zx
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Asus PA246Q
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1200
    Hard Drives
    Corsair Force GT 120GB
    WD Cavair Black 1.5TB
    PSU
    PC Power & cooling Silencer 750
    Case
    Silverstone FT02B-W
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D14 w/ PWM fans
    Keyboard
    cheap Logitech USB wired
    Mouse
    old 5 button Microsoft USB optical
    Internet Speed
    6Mb cable
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