I'm confused with the 2011/1155/1150 what does it mean? is this mobo also a gaming mobo? or is it for something else? pls help lost and wanting info.
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The 2011/1155/1150 is the socket for the processor. For example, this is a 2011 and will only fit processors with the 2011 socket- or the Core i7-3820/3930/3960. Be sure to pay attention to what motherboard you get that it fits the processor (you can get that information off of wikipedia or simply look at what processor you want/have and what socket version it is). As far as gaming, yes, you can use this for gaming. I do, and it has worked fine.
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The 2011/1155/1150 is the socket for the processor. For example, this is a 2011 and will only fit processors with the 2011 socket- or the Core i7-3820/3930/3960. Be sure to pay attention to what motherboard you get that it fits the processor (you can get that information off of wikipedia or simply look at what processor you want/have and what socket version it is).As far as gaming, yes, you can use this for gaming. I do, and it has worked fine.
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Kip answered already, also, be sure to get lots of RAM and a couple of top notch NVIDIA video cards for SLI (Scalable Link Interface)- then it's a gaming MoBo :-)I maxed mine out with 64 G of RAM
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the cooler is excellent. What I meant in my bad english, was that I had trouble installing it on my Asus Sabertooth motherboard with an Intel i7 and one case from Cooler Master. In my case it will be necessary to disassemble the entire PC to install it correctly. Can you understand what I'm trying to explain in broken English of poor quality? Best regards
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Google your Gigabyte motherboard and see if it has an 1155 socket - that was easier than asking the question on Amazon
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It is CRAP send it back. I went thru 2 of these and they both died so there is a problem they wont admit to on this board. buy ASUS MB they are the best. These people also have crappy support. STAY AWAY form gigabyte (I hope they feel this)
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for id purposes. meaning that this mobo is an ATX form, using DDR3 memory of up to 2600 mhz. you can also check the complete specs in asus website.
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http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-1780428/thermaltake-frio-work-haswell-based-motherboards-lga1150.html
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yes, LGA 115X means any 1150 or 1155 however be very sure you understand how to install before installing it. I recommend watching the intel videos offered on intel's website 1st.
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LGA115x refers to the socket type for the CPU - you just need to make sure that the form factor of the mobo is micro-atx
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Everything in my other comment stands, but I just noticed the huge money you're putting into the card. Do a lot of research before buying. Talk to a lot of gamers. I guess you already have a build using this mobo, and are upping the video card. I would think all should work well, especially if you have not had the flaky stuff that's happened with mine. Make sure you have a strong power supply.
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it's the second generation of AMD Phenom II processors so you may be talking about the third generation but I havent heard of it beforeyou must compare the features of the two processors against the prices and be sure if it's going to be compatible with your motherboard
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which i7 chip do you have? if its the "4..." model most of them fit in this. why most. because some "4..." arent LGA 1150. which this mother board is.
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There is no difference. That's the same motherboard. I bought it less than a year ago and it works great. No issues yet.
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It is standard ATX. Check the mobo stand-offs on your case, they might have been factory set at something other than ATX.
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What do they mean by updating BIOS. Is this the kind of setup you spend long frustrating hours on? Should I opt for a different brand/model (suggestions?)?
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The motherboard isn't what runs hot, that's the CPU. And if not used for intense gaming you can definitely use the stock CPU heatsink. Great motherboard!
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This is AMD only since that is the socket it carries - Intel sockets are too much different so they need their own type of MotherBoard. AMD and Intel are to totally different processor developers, been around for many years now. So, if you see things like AM3, AM3, AM2 mentioned in what you are looking at, it's not for Intel processors.
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Sorry Frank. I'm still waiting for the CPU. I ordered this M/B and the 20th Anniversary Intel CPU. Haven't got the CPU in yet so have not fired up this board.