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MiDNiGhT2903 · May 30, 2013

i5 3470
WD 1TB 64MB Caviar Blue
MSI GTX650Ti 2GB Twin Frozr OC Boost
G-Skill RipJawX 1600MHz CL9
Seasonic S12II 520W Bronze 80+
CM Elite K350 12cm Fan + Side Window / USB3.0
LG GH24NS50 24x DvD-Writer SATA

Well basically I need a MoBo. Been considering Asus P8B75. But should I go for the M-version or V-version. Does the size matters later on?

BTW I'm not overclocking (at least not in the near future), so yeah...

smorizio · May 30, 2013

Midnight when looking at mid size mother boards vs full size. Look at the number of video slots and there placement. If there to close or there other slots near them some two slot video cards are going to cover them. A full size mb if the slots are in the right space you can do sli set up and still have one or two slots left for a wifi card or sound card.

MiDNiGhT2903 · May 30, 2013

smorizio :

I believe that the Asus mobo comes with MicroATX (1 VGA slot, 2 RAM) whereas the ATX one is 2 VGA slot and 4 RAM
However, the price difference is making me think twice about which to choose...
I'm in a budget and picking the ATX one exceeds it. I don't know if it's a worthy investment...

JRAtk94 · May 30, 2013

The size depends on what you require.
If you plan to use a dual-GPU configuration, you'll need an ATX motherboard.
If you plan to use a single GPU, MicroATX is your best bet.
That's pretty much the only differences between the two types, although ATX motherboards tend to have more RAM slots, and are better suited for after-market coolers.

MiDNiGhT2903 · May 30, 2013

JRAtk94 :

The problem is I plan to use single GPU and dual channel RAM
But who knows if I will change my mind in the future...
Also does the MicroATX mobo have enough space for after market coolers?

smorizio · May 30, 2013

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130674

The h chipset mb most of them have two six gig Sata ports where most of the b chipset mb have one. If your going with a hd and Ssd make sure you have two 6g Sata ports. Most mb the CPU slots and around the CPU are standard. The only non standard mb is the asus saber tooth do to the plastic heat shield.

MiDNiGhT2903 · May 30, 2013

smorizio :

Guess I'll stretch it a little and buy the H77 MATX

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