Looking for affordable Micro or Mini ATX board for 1st Gen i7-920

melodycake

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Hi guys, my very generous friend gave me his 1st gen i7 920 cpu.

This will be my first time attempting to build a computer.

I'm looking to use the BitFenix Prodigy case or something akin to that size.

http://www.bitfenix.com/global/en/products/chassis/prodigy/

My question is recommendations on motherboards in the micro or mini variant. Looking for reasonably priced boards under $200 if possible. I like this one but way too expensive:

Asus Rampage III Gene

http://www.amazon.com/Republic-Motherboard-Rampage-III-Formula/dp/B00413PHBO/ref=pd_sim_sbs_e_1
 

bigj1985

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Go to ebay and type "1366 X58 Micro ATX Motherboard" into the searchbox. I just looked and found 4 different micro ATX boards for less than $150. That's your best net.

Brand new 1366 boards from places like NewEgg are WAY to expensive and just not worth it.