The best motherboards for socket lga 1155. Which motherboard is better to buy? LGA1155 boards based on B2 and B3 chipsets - what is the difference

Andrey T. 22.07.2019

Pros: Nice price. Fast delivery within the specified time frame.
Cons: None.

middle 20.07.2019

Pros: I was looking for a battery for an old phone for a long time, but couldn’t find it anywhere. Luckily, I was able to find a rare model in this store.
Review: Thank you!

Roman S. 19.07.2019

Pros: Clarity and speed
Cons: no sign on the front of the pick-up point
Review: overall impression is positive

Bratsk Print 18.07.2019

Promptly processed the application and the fastest delivery))))

Stepan H. 17.07.2019

Pros: Very good store I couldn’t find a battery for my smartphone for a long time. I accidentally saw the Sidex website on the Internet, placed an order, they called me back in 30 minutes, the battery was exactly what I needed. The order arrived in 3 days. An SMS informed me about the delivery. Everything that I received. For this Thanks a lot!!!
Cons: none
Review: You have a very good store. Use its services. I recommend it to everyone.

Pavel Senyakin 17.07.2019

Pros: Not far from the metro, easy to get to on foot or by car. The time it took to receive my order was four minutes (I was in the store for seven minutes). Free delivery is possible with special order configurations. Informing via SMS and e-mail about the status of the order and the route/access route. Polite staff, no imposition of additional accessories. When asked about providing a cash receipt, they immediately printed it and issued it without any questions.
Cons: A significant drawback is the incorrect indication of the price of the product (a “fraudulent” scheme, often used to display it at the top of the list when sorting by price - at the “price in the online store” indicated on the website, the product can only be received with free delivery, in any other In case of self-pickup or paid delivery, the cost will be higher). The client receives information about the price only after placing an order via SMS message - SIDEX, this is your unpleasant surprise to your customers. The cost increases by about 10% (for example, in my order - by 335 rubles). By default, a cash receipt is not issued. Minor shortcomings - uninformative description of the product and its configuration on the website.
Feedback: The decision to finally become a client of SIDEX after being scammed with the price of the goods was made solely because of the lack of time to register the goods with competitors and travel to them. It is unlikely that I will buy anything else from SIDEX. For the review, they promised to put money on the phone, let's see how it works (addition: no way).

Ruslan Sh. 16.07.2019

Nice store with reasonable prices

Sergey 15.07.2019

I bought it for the first time. Thanks for the discount - it turned out to be 1000 rubles cheaper. I paid for the purchase upon receipt. It arrived through PEC in four days. Thanks to the site.

Alex 14.07.2019

Pros: The price is the lowest, and unlike other stores with low prices, they do not overcharge on delivery to the pickup point. Convenient pick up at the center.
Cons: The delivery of goods to the pickup point was postponed several times.
Feedback: Constantly informed about the status of the order, convenient.

Svetomysl G. 13.07.2019

Pros: Large selection of pickup sites.
Cons: The battery only lasts for half a day, but apparently this is a problem with the phone. When replacing the old battery, I accidentally pierced it, it was glued too tightly with double-sided tape. As a result, it exploded and flew out, the phone was charred, the screen became streaky, but it worked.
Review: The design is of course so-so, but the store works and performs its functions.

leo l. 13.07.2019

Pros: Good assortment
Normal order processing service
Very good, competitive prices (the main advantage!)
Cons: so-so system for informing about the progress of the order (via SMS)
Review: First time ordering from this store. And even with prepayment. It was scary to send money in advance, but the price was good, and the reputation according to reviews was also normal. Before the order was paid, an SMS was sent: pay for the order. As soon as I paid - that’s it, they forgot about me (= No SMS, no call... I called myself, they finally confirmed that the payment had arrived and would be waiting soon. Another day of silence and SMS started pouring in about the stages of sending the order by courier. The courier, by the way, arrived BEFORE the arrival of an SMS that the courier will arrive, his phone number is so and so. So everything is fine, thank you for the order, although you made me nervous (=.

Name hidden 12.07.2019

Pros: I ordered xiaomi audio receiver. In many stores it is listed as a product, but almost nowhere is it in stock. Apparently not the most popular product. At the same time, it was here and cost a little more than on the official website
Cons: In addition to paying for the product itself and delivery, they very persistently offer to pack it in a “hard box” and receive SMS notifications about the status of the order, not for free of course. SMS notifications about the status of the order were not that expensive, so I paid extra for this service, but it simply did not work at all. The manager, who called me to clarify the order, for some reason immediately added to the cost that very “hard box”, the addition of which I did not order on the website.
Review: I think it’s convenient that they deliver to the post office

Igor P. 12.07.2019

Pros: Great packaging. Fast order dispatch. SMS notification about cargo movement.
Great service! I recommend!
Cons: Expensive shipping by Russian Post!
Review: I ordered the lamp on the website https://site
The lamp is of excellent quality. Everything corresponds to the description. I was very pleased with this product.

Montigomo 11.07.2019

Pros: Quite fast delivery (Russian region). From ordering payment to receipt two days.
Cons: This is not even a disadvantage, but a subjective one - the site design is a little peculiar.
Review: In a nutshell, I liked it.

Anatoly E. 11.07.2019

Pros: It arrived what I ordered
Cons: Communication between consultants

The LGA 1155 processor socket, released in 2011, continues to be relevant. A motherboard with such a socket allows you to install very powerful central processors that are capable of solving even today tasks of any complexity. It is the sets of system logic for this computing platform that will be discussed in the future.

Background of the processor socket

In 2011, it was replaced by LGA 1155. The motherboard with a new CPU socket did not allow the installation of 1st generation Kor chips. But at the same time, support appeared for more advanced processors of this same 2nd generation family. A year later, in 2012, sales of Kor chips of the 3rd generation started. They can also be installed in motherboards of this series. Now stocks of components for this computing platform are still being sold. Therefore, it is still possible to assemble a personal computer based on LZHA 1155. But taking into account the prices, it is better to take the more recent “LZHA 1150” or “LZHA 1151” as the basis for a new PC. These motherboards are of greatest interest to owners of PCs based on LZHA1155, who for some reason decided to upgrade their electronic computer.

Series of chipsets for this socket

Two series of chipsets were aimed at use in LGA 1155. The motherboard could be based on 6 and 7 sets of system logic. The first of them were initially tailored for Sandy Bridge chips or 2nd generation Kor CPUs and went on sale immediately with the launch of this platform in 2011. You can also install newer 3rd generation CPUs in these motherboards, but this requires flashing the BIOS. More universal in this regard were the 7-series chipsets, which made it possible to use any CPU for a given computing platform without updating the BIOS. But such solutions began to be sold in 2012, along with the start of sales of Ivy Bridge chips (code name for the 3rd generation Kor CPU).

6th series chipsets

As noted earlier, only the 6th series of system logic sets was focused on the Intel motherboard in this case could be based on the following chipsets:

Entry level solutions - H61. The equipment in this case was as follows: only one slot for installing an external graphics adapter, 2 slots for RAM modules and the MicroATIx form factor. Even now, these parameters are quite sufficient for organizing a PC for solving entry-level tasks.

In the middle price segment there were 4 series of chipsets: Q65, B65, Q67 and H67. The most widely used are the last two sets of system logic. They allowed CPU overclocking with unlocked multipliers and had improved technical specifications.

The premium segment could be based on the P67 and Z68. In the first case, the graphics accelerator integrated into the CPU was not supported. As a result, most systems in this case were built on the basis of Z68 logic.

Updated line for this processor socket

In parallel with the update of the line of central processing devices in 2012, the system logic sets were also updated. Separately, it should be noted that to organize entry-level systems in this case, the same set of chips was allocated as in the previous generation - H61. As a result, all budget systems were based on precisely such a motherboard 1155 - a state socket, and, essentially, there was no alternative to it in this case. Otherwise, the set of updated chipsets was as follows:

Mid-level systems could be based on the B75, Q75, Q77 and H77. With practically the same technical specifications, the cost was lower for the B75. It is on its basis that you can find motherboards in mid-level PCs.

Z75 and Z77 formed the basis of the most advanced solutions of this platform. The first version of the chipset was not particularly widespread due to the slight difference in cost with the flagship solution and more modest technical specifications. Therefore, for the majority of the most demanding users, solutions based on the Z77 were of greatest interest. This motherboard combined flexible system configuration options and the best parameters. "Socket 1155", Z77 and the Core I7 processor made it possible to obtain the highest possible level of performance at that time.



Basic motherboards

As noted earlier, the basic S-1155 motherboard could only be based on one chipset - the H61. The most affordable solutions in this part of the market were motherboards from Biostar. The quality of this manufacturer’s products is far from ideal, and this is indicated by many different types of reviews throughout the global web. But the cost in this case is $10 lower than that of competitors. As practice shows, it is better not to save money and spend that extra $10 and purchase a more reliable product. Therefore, the most optimal solution in this case is the H61M-K from ASUS. This product has an improved passive cooling system based on an enlarged aluminum radiator. Therefore, even the most powerful CPUs of this computing platform in combination with such a motherboard will function perfectly for many years. Otherwise, its technical parameters are identical to most of its analogues: 1 PSI - Express 16X slot for a video card, 2 slots for installing RAM (that is, in this case you can only get a maximum of 16GB) and 2 PSI - Express 1X expansion slots for installing additional controllers. In this case, there are no USB 3.0 ports at all, and USB 2.0 - only 2. 4 USB 1.1 format ports. This is quite enough to organize a peripheral system in an entry-level PC. There is also a built-in network adapter and an integrated sound card. You can also note the presence of DVI and D - Sub for connecting the monitor to a PC. The graphics accelerator itself is integrated into the CPU. The H61M-K from ASUS can even now be purchased for $55. A worthy alternative to the above solution is the P61M-P38 from MSI. The motherboard and a set of interfaces almost identical to the previous solution allow you to create exactly the same PC. But the radiator in this case is more “modest”. Therefore, it is more correct in this case to use a maximum of chips from the “Cor AI 3” and “Cor AI 5” series (without the “K” index) in this case. But the price in this case is lower - only $50.



Middle segment

For a mid-level PC, in this case, it is most rational to use a motherboard based on the B75 chipset. An example is the GA-B75M from Gigabyte. Although it is made in the MicroATIx form factor, it has 4 slots for RAM (that is, you can get 32GB versus 16GB in entry-level solutions) and 2 slots for installing a graphics accelerator. Additionally, it is necessary to note the presence of two more PCI slots for connecting expansion cards and one Serial ATA port version 3.0 for connecting a hard drive and solid-state drive. In the first, we get greater flexibility when creating a computer system, and in the second, increased performance. The cost of this solution today is $120. This is more than 2 times more in the initial segment. But on the other hand, the level of functionality in this case is much better.



Advanced solutions

The most functional motherboard for socket 1155 should be based on the Z77 chipset. Moreover, in this case, it is best to use proprietary solutions from Intel. For example, DZ77RE-75K. This is a very expensive board, which still costs $380. But, on the other hand, such a solution is aimed primarily at installing chips with an unlocked multiplier (that is, with the index “K”). These are also expensive CPU models.

In entry-level solutions and with a processor no higher than Core I3, the P61M-P38 from MSI will look great. The same can be said about a similar motherboard from ASUS, model H61M-K. Only in the latter case, you can install more powerful central processing units, including Cor Ai5 and Cor Ai7. The only chips that are not suitable in this case are semiconductor crystals with the “K” index. The same can be said about the mid-level Gigabyte-based solution. The best 1155 motherboard in the premium segment does not have this drawback, and it can install any central processing unit for this platform. But taking into account the level of functionality and cost of the device, it is most optimal in this case to use only the most productive chips with an unlocked multiplier. In all other cases, the potential of this motherboard will not be fully revealed.



Results

This material describes the main options for assembling a PC based on the LGA 1155 platform. The motherboard is the central link of any computer. And it is this PC component that received the most attention in this review.

The first models of motherboards developed on the LGA 1155 processor socket appeared on store shelves back in 2011, however, they still remain relevant today.

The great popularity of these motherboards is due to the fact that they support work with powerful processors that can cope with even the most complex tasks. We will discuss in this article exactly what hardware characteristics motherboards with the LGA 1155 socket have.

Some historical facts

Manufacturers of computer components presented the world with the first models of motherboards with the LGA 1155 socket in 2011. The new generation of processor sockets was supposed to completely replace the obsolete socket 1156. The new motherboards could work with all modern crystals existing at that time, except for the first generation Intel Core CPU model line. However, the option of installing its older brothers on board was available. A year after the invention and appearance of gadgets with socket 1155 on sale, Intel presented more modern models of its third-generation Core crystals that worked without problems with this socket. Naturally, motherboards developed on the basis of Socket LGA 1155 cannot work with the third generation of Intel Core CPUs and higher, however, you can find many modifications of crystals on sale, on the basis of which you can assemble a decent system unit, the resources of which will be enough to perform even the most complex tasks. In addition, if you do not want to assemble a new system unit, but still need to upgrade your computer, then this socket will be simply an ideal option in terms of cost and hardware characteristics.

System logic

The LGA 1155 processor socket is available in two modifications, which are represented by the sixth and seventh series. The sixth series is designed to work with the second generation Core CPU, developed based on the Sandy Bridge architecture in the same year as the socket itself. If you update the BIOS version to a later patch, the connector works perfectly with the third generation of these crystals. The seventh series Socket LGA 1155 is more versatile because it can work with the second and third generation Intel Core CPUs without first updating the BIOS firmware. It supports work with the third generation of crystals, which went on sale in 2012 and was developed on modern Ivy Bridge architecture.

Sixth series LGA 1155

As noted earlier, socket 1155 was oriented to work with the sixth series of system logic. Thus, motherboards were assembled on several modifications of chipsets:

— Budget series - H61. Motherboards assembled on this processor socket had one slot for connecting a discrete video card and two connectors for installing RAM memory sticks. Motherboards in this series were developed exclusively in one type of form factor - microATX. These hardware characteristics were enough to assemble an inexpensive computer, the main purpose of which was to perform basic tasks.

— Mid-price motherboards were developed on four types of processor sockets: Q65, B65, Q67 and H67. However, the last two sockets were the most popular among users, since they had higher technical characteristics and overclocking potential.

— Models in the expensive price segment were created on the basis of the P67 and Z68 socket. The main difference between them is that in motherboards with the Z68 socket, in addition to the ability to connect discrete graphics, an integrated video card was implemented.

Updated Socket LGA 1155 line

As more modern Intel processors were released, new modifications of the 1155 socket were gradually released. An updated line of this processor socket was released in 2012, however, it had a similar set of system logic as motherboards developed on the basis of the H61 socket. Thus, all motherboards in the cheap price category were assembled on the basis of this particular modification of the LGA 1155 socket, since there was simply no other option. As for the updated line, it was represented by the following processor sockets:

— Mid-level motherboards were assembled based on the B75, Q75, Q77 and H77 chipsets. Despite significant differences in cost, their technical characteristics are almost at the same level, so the B75, which was cheaper than the others, received the most popularity.

— Representatives of the premium class were assembled on the basis of the Z75 and Z77. However, the first option can be considered a complete failure, since it had significantly worse technical characteristics with a slight difference in price. Thus, all advanced users and enthusiasts preferred motherboards with the Z77 chipset, which supported work with Intel Core i7 crystals and made it possible to assemble a powerful system unit.

Budget motherboards

As mentioned earlier in this article, motherboards in the cheap price range had the H61 chipset. The leader in the production of cheap motherboards with socket 1155 was Biostar. However, the quality of its products was at a fairly low level, as evidenced by consumer reviews. However, this is also due to the lowest cost, which was around ten dollars per device, while higher quality products from competitors cost approximately twice as much.

The best option, combining affordable cost and good performance, is the H61M-K motherboard from Asus. This model features a more reliable cooling system, thanks to which you can install even powerful crystals on the motherboard without worrying about the stability of the system. As for the set of slots and expansion ports, it is quite standard: one PCI – Express 16X is implemented for connecting discrete graphics, two connectors for installing RAM memory, each of which supports sticks with a maximum memory capacity of 8 gigabytes, and for connecting additional modules, For example, a network card, TV tuner and other components are provided with two PCI – Express 1X slots. To connect peripheral devices, the manufacturer has implemented two USB ports of the second generation and four of the first. There are no high-speed USB interfaces in this model.

In addition to all of the above, the motherboard has an integrated network adapter and a sound card. The manufacturer did not provide a built-in video card, and its role is played by the graphics core integrated into the chip. The Asus H61M-K costs approximately $55.

An alternative solution to the motherboard discussed above could be the MSI P61M-P38, which can be purchased for approximately $50. This model is also developed on the basis of the LGA1155 socket and has a similar set of interfaces and expansion ports, so its technical characteristics are at the same level. However, it is worth noting that the passive cooling system in the MSI P61M-P38 is implemented more modestly, so it is not recommended to install processors with an unlocked multiplier on it, much less increase performance by overclocking.

Representatives of the middle price range

To assemble a system unit with average parameters, it is better to use a motherboard designed on socket 1155, which implements the B75 chipset. In this case, the Gigabyte GA-B75M motherboard may be a good option. Despite the fact that it has small physical dimensions, it has four slots for installing RAM memory modules, the maximum volume of which can be 32 gigabytes, as well as two slots for connecting video cards that can operate in parallel mode. There are two more PCI Express slots for connecting expansion cards. In addition, the engineers have provided the ability to connect one SSD drive, thanks to which you can achieve high system performance. Purchasing this model will cost approximately $120, which is more than 2 times more expensive than representatives of the cheap price category. However, you always have to pay for quality, so you shouldn’t be surprised at such a cost.

Solutions for enthusiasts

Advanced users and lovers of the most powerful hardware will certainly be interested in the Intel DZ77RE-75K motherboard, based on Socket LGA 1155 and featuring the Z77 chipset. The suggested retail price for this model is $380, which is quite a high price. This motherboard is designed to work with crystals in which the multiplier is unlocked, so it allows you to unlock the maximum potential of the processor by overclocking it using special software.

What to choose?

Today, the computer components market is very diverse. Therefore, choosing a good motherboard with the LGA 1155 socket is not so easy. If you want to build an inexpensive system unit, the main task of which will be to perform everyday tasks, then you can opt for the MSI P61M-P38 or its closest analogue from Asus. But for avid gamers, the GA-B75M from Gigabyte is better suited. On this motherboard you can build a powerful gaming computer that can handle most modern games that have high requirements for system resources.

The motherboard is the main component of any desktop PC. It must have a sufficient number of necessary connectors so that the user can install a powerful video card, a large amount of RAM and several drives. In addition, do not forget about the need to connect various peripherals. We tried to find out which motherboards can now be called the best.

The correct choice of “mother” is the basis for assembling a PC: if the processor within one socket can, if desired, be changed to a faster one, the memory can be increased, the video card can be replaced, then the motherboard usually lives in the case until a radical upgrade or serious breakdown. So you should choose a motherboard with long-term use in mind... Although Intel’s proverbial love for regularly changing processor sockets without backward compatibility already leads to the fact that even a small upgrade forces you to change the motherboard along with the CPU. In this regard, AMD’s conservatism looks more reasonable - remember how long the AM3+ socket has lived, which is only now being replaced by the incompatible AM4, and there is every reason to believe that the new assembly for Ryzen will be able to be updated on the same board for a long time.

• LGA 1151- Intel Skylake, Kaby Lake processors, in version v2, incompatible with the previous one (well, it’s Intel!), and Coffee Lake. This allows you to choose processors from the Celeron G4900 to the Core i9-9900K - that is, from a simple office build to a powerful workstation or gaming PC.
• LGA 2011- the socket was originally for Intel Sandy Bridge and Ivy Bridge-E, but Intel wouldn’t be themselves if they didn’t create a socket incompatible with it LGA 2011-3 under Haswell-E. We will focus on the latest version - this is an excellent platform for assembling a powerful workstation or server, and there are a lot of people who assemble Haswell-E PCs for home.
• LGA 2066- the latest socket for top-end Intel Skylake-X and Kaby Lake-X processors - the same ones that are successfully trying to catch up and surpass the old AMD in terms of thermal package. But if you have almost 140 thousand for an 18-core Intel Core i9-7980XE, then you will definitely have money for cooling that can cope with its 165 W of heat dissipation.
• AM4- a new socket from AMD that came with AMD Ryzen. And this is an opportunity to already use processors from the inexpensive AMD A6-9500E for “office-home” assemblies to the top-end Ryzen 7 2700X, and the AM4 socket is guaranteed to last for another year or two. In addition, new APUs (processors with integrated graphics that previously used their FM sockets) were also transferred to it.

The Socket 1155 motherboard works with 2nd and 3rd generation Intel processors. The socket was released back in 2011, but its power is enough to solve any problems even now. You can no longer find such motherboards in stores, but in China you can even buy new motherboards. Let's look at the most popular options.

We have already written that we do not yet consider it profitable to assemble a computer on the 1155 platform, since there are more profitable solutions on the LGA 1156 on the used market. On the other hand, the current platform has much more opportunities for upgrading, and the system can initially be assembled even without video cards - processors have integrated graphics. Modern components are many times more expensive, without much benefit in performance.

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Let's immediately make a reservation that Socket 1155 motherboards were produced in two series of chipsets - 6th and 7th: the first were intended for 2nd generation Sandy Bridge processors, the second - for 3rd generation Ivy Bridge. Motherboards support both generations of processors, but for stones with Ivy Bridge to work on 6-series motherboards, a BIOS update is required. 7th generation motherboards support all processors out of the box.

1155 H61 motherboard - entry level

Entry-level boards in both cases are presented on a chip H61, which has no alternative in the budget segment. Motherboards have 2 slots for RAM (maximum 16 GB of RAM) and 1 slot for a video card. The boards do not have overclocking capabilities and are suitable only for entry-level processors. High-performance Core i5 and Core i7 are officially supported, but we recommend choosing a more expensive motherboard for them.

On Aliexpress, budget motherboards with socket 1155 cost $40-50. You can buy both a supported motherboard from famous brands and a new “no-name” one from a Chinese manufacturer. We do not recommend buying Biostar boards due to the high percentage of defects.

Mid-segment motherboards

There are 8 types of motherboards offered here - 4 chipsets in each series. Released for Sandy Bridge B65, Q65, Q67 And H67, and in the updated series for Ivy Bridge - B75, Q75, Q77 And H77.

Among the 6th series of chips, the most common were Q67 and H67, since they can overclock processors. And on such boards you can find more additional connectors and useful gadgets.

In the updated series, all chipsets are approximately equal to each other, but the B75 has become the most popular. Due to the more favorable price, this chipset was purchased more often, so it is widely represented on the used market. We recommend assembling the system on it if you do not need to overclock the processor. Mid-segment motherboards cost $55-60.

For example, consider the Gigabyte GA-B75-D3V board. It is made in the micro ATX form factor, has 4 connectors for RAM (up to 32 GB of memory), 2 connectors for video cards and a reinforced 8-pin processor power connector. At a relatively low cost, we get good potential for an upgrade.

Best 1155 Motherboards

Advanced solutions for the widest possible range of tasks are represented by the following chipsets: P67, Z68, Z75 And Z77. Let us immediately note that the P67 does not support integrated graphics. The most common chipset is considered to be the flagship Z77, since it did not differ much in cost from its analogues, but at the same time it has significant advantages in technical terms.

The most productive systems are assembled on the Z77; it is on it that you can squeeze all the juice out of Core i7 processors with unlocked multipliers (with the “K” index). It is interesting that the largest number of motherboards on Aliexpress are based on Z77 logic. For such boards they ask from 70 to 200 dollars. The difference in cost is due to the presence of additional goodies in the form of the number of slots and connectors for various tasks, as well as the overclocking capabilities of the board, the cooling system and the quality of components.