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Hi tonymacx86.com,
Long time lurker here. I am finally determined to take the plunge and would like some help compiling a list of parts to order. However, it seems not much data has been compiled about the mATX sandy bridge boards. Is it safe to assume that it will work out of the box since it's the same chipset? Two options (as an example) are linked below.
GIGABYTE GA-Z68MX-UD2H-B3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68
MSI Z68MA-ED55 (B3) LGA 1155 Intel Z68
I plan on using the Intel i5 2500k processor.
As for the graphics card, I just want to be able to run Starcraft II on comfortable settings . I don't know how the current slew of graphics cards handles it but my macbook pro needs to stay on low settings to play without noticeable performance hits during ladder games.
The primary use of the computer will be to do development (iphone, web, mac), run Logic Pro, and edit vector and raster images. I will probably pick up an SSD as a boot/application drive.
Finally, mods, I apologize if this is in the wrong place. I considered moving it to "buying advice" but I decided to put it here since it pertained specifically to Sandy Bridge platforms as well. Feel free to move it if you deem it appropriate.
Sincerely,
Spartacus
Long time lurker here. I am finally determined to take the plunge and would like some help compiling a list of parts to order. However, it seems not much data has been compiled about the mATX sandy bridge boards. Is it safe to assume that it will work out of the box since it's the same chipset? Two options (as an example) are linked below.
GIGABYTE GA-Z68MX-UD2H-B3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68
MSI Z68MA-ED55 (B3) LGA 1155 Intel Z68
I plan on using the Intel i5 2500k processor.
As for the graphics card, I just want to be able to run Starcraft II on comfortable settings . I don't know how the current slew of graphics cards handles it but my macbook pro needs to stay on low settings to play without noticeable performance hits during ladder games.
The primary use of the computer will be to do development (iphone, web, mac), run Logic Pro, and edit vector and raster images. I will probably pick up an SSD as a boot/application drive.
Finally, mods, I apologize if this is in the wrong place. I considered moving it to "buying advice" but I decided to put it here since it pertained specifically to Sandy Bridge platforms as well. Feel free to move it if you deem it appropriate.
Sincerely,
Spartacus