- Jul 31, 2013
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So after doing quite a bit of research, I've nearly completed my build for my new non-overclocked gaming PC.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1oJBD
The last step is finding a decent motherboard. I've been looking at boards from Asus, but I have a conundrum: Since I'm not overclocking, the knee-jerk response is an H87. The problem with this is that it doesnt allow for SLI, which limits my upgrade potential in the future.
It also is limited to 1600 RAM, which while not an issue now, is a potential issue with the next gen of gaming (I can just get cheap high-tier 2300-2800 RAM when DDR4 is released and get the same performance, without having to buy a new Motheboard).
At the same time, a Z87 is more expensive and its main bullet point, overclocking, is something I am not at all interested in. On the other hand it supports up to 2800RAM and allows for SLI. It is a more expensive option, and with my budget of $1200 it will likely take me over that limit. Not the end of the world, but I figure it doesnt hurt to see if anybody here knows of a reliable alternative.
So, what are your thoughts?
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1oJBD
The last step is finding a decent motherboard. I've been looking at boards from Asus, but I have a conundrum: Since I'm not overclocking, the knee-jerk response is an H87. The problem with this is that it doesnt allow for SLI, which limits my upgrade potential in the future.
It also is limited to 1600 RAM, which while not an issue now, is a potential issue with the next gen of gaming (I can just get cheap high-tier 2300-2800 RAM when DDR4 is released and get the same performance, without having to buy a new Motheboard).
At the same time, a Z87 is more expensive and its main bullet point, overclocking, is something I am not at all interested in. On the other hand it supports up to 2800RAM and allows for SLI. It is a more expensive option, and with my budget of $1200 it will likely take me over that limit. Not the end of the world, but I figure it doesnt hurt to see if anybody here knows of a reliable alternative.
So, what are your thoughts?
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