Aurora ALX Motherboard upgrade

[Rich1979]

Hi Guys need some advice,

Ive got an Aurora ALX (2010) and wish to upgrade the motherboard and Chipset.

This is what I have :


Model 04VWF2 (CPU 1)
Version 00
Chipset Vendor Intel
Chipset Model X58
Chipset Revision 13
Southbridge Vendor Intel
Southbridge Model 82801JR (ICH10R)
Southbridge Revision 00

Cores 4
Threads 8
Name Intel Core i7 960
Code Name Bloomfield
Package Socket 1366 LGA
Technology 45nm
Specification Intel Core i7 CPU 960 @ 3.20GHz

Does anyone know what the best motherboard and Chipset I can get that will just fit straight in?

Ive just installed a GTX 780Ti and now need to upgrade the rest.

Your help is much appreciated

Regards

Rich

 

[Alienwulf]

I dont have a Aurora any more but unless your going to upgrade your i7 960 which is still a top tier cpu. you will have to stay with a 1366 socket and a x58 board. Unless your going to upgrade it all like I did not really much reason to go side ways on a swap. I am sure these other fine members who have Aurora's will advise you better. and Welcome..

 

[holeyguy66]

asus makes good stuff. best bet though go newer for better options. your cpu is strong very strong. but i just checked newegg and they only had 2 brands of mobos for 1366. im running a asus maximus v gene in my r3 with a 3770k. the mobo dropped right in. the problem is gonna be getting the command center to work. took me 2 hours to find a version that would work