Best $300 2011 Motherboard for my build (intel)

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CPU: Intel Core i7-4930K 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor ($566.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.99 @ TigerDirect)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($98.99 @ Mac Mall)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($88.34 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($511.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($511.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master HAF X ATX Full Tower Case ($159.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 1050W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($218.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $2454.23
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-05 00:35 EST-0500)
 
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I would go for the Rampage Formula if I wanted really good onboard audio. I generally really like Asus ROG series for aesthetic reasons and the sound, overclocking and just a awesome looking BIOS.

Also I would forego the Corsair HX1050 PSU...

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I would go for the Rampage Formula if I wanted really good onboard audio. I generally really like Asus ROG series for aesthetic reasons and the sound, overclocking and just a awesome looking BIOS.

Also I would forego the Corsair HX1050 PSU and go for a Seasonc X 1050w PSU, fully modular and cheaper if you look on eBay.
 
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