Choosing a z87 motherboard

Omintzi · Jan 5, 2014

I will be upgrading my computer to ddr3 and after looking around for a bit i will probably go for the one of gigabyte's z87 MBs.However i can't find any differences between the few i got in mind so i wanted to ask if there is any difference between them.
i)Gigabyte GA-Z87-DS3H
ii)Gigabyte GA-Z87M-HD3
iii)Gigabyte GA-Z87-HD3
iv)Gigabyte GA-Z87M-D3H
v)Gigabyte GA-Z87-D3HP

Finally my search might be a bit outdated so any suggestions on a better MB on that price range (100-120 euros) would be appreciated especially if i can replace extra pcie x16 for some other features (i always run a single card setup)

STACKS ON DECK · Jan 5, 2014

if you have unlocked processor so why don't you go for Z87X-ud3h rev.1 good motherboard around 120euros and recommended by many top reviewers .....

Omintzi · Jan 5, 2014

As far as i can see domestic retailers have that MB for 150-170 euros which is quite a bit more than what i plan to spend on the MB.I'd rather invest on the cpu rather than going overboard on the MB

STACKS ON DECK · Jan 5, 2014

so whats your budget and plans for the CPU, then will decide for MB

Omintzi · Jan 5, 2014

i5 3350 most likely.

STACKS ON DECK · Jan 5, 2014

so you are going for third generation CPU now . so why you are looking for lga1150 boards . . do you have any haswell CPU in mind

Omintzi · Jan 5, 2014

Hehe my bad,i was looking for cpu's well before MBs and it seems my list is a bit outdated.
No i have not yet looked into 4th gen CPUs,anything you could suggest?Price is about 150 euros.
Thanks

Edit:Budget for both MB/cpu is 250-270euros and the target system is a strong gaming pc with some OC capabilities.

STACKS ON DECK · Jan 5, 2014

on 270 euros you can't have a unlocked processor and its compatible board. especially in 4th gen... if you stretch some budget so go for
GIGABYTE GA-Z87-HD3
i5 4670k
both will cost you around 350 euros or less...

AxlFone · Jan 5, 2014

This is bit over the budget but look in couple days then price is dropping (maybe)
https://www.mindfactory.de/shopping_cart.php/info/p33231

OC mobo ,cpu + cooler.
https://www.mindfactory.de/shopping_cart.php/basket_action/load_basket_extern/id/5d7dec220d9f54f55866308fbb5371325bbc41ca1b57b70ab54

Are you building a mATX or ATX build btw?

Omintzi · Jan 5, 2014

Unfortunately i don't buy hardware from abroad,a lot of fuss to get service if something is malfuctioning,and the price for the cpu here is at about 200 euros.I don't mind using the stock fan for a bit so as far as i can see all i need is a cpu at ~150 euros.Are the 4th gen at that range not worth it?
ATX btw.

AxlFone · Jan 5, 2014

All my parts that I have orderd there are working fine. And I live in Finland.
Other good place to order parts is HWversand and caseking.

http://www.caseking.de/shop/catalog/
http://www.hardwareversand.de
Alternate is good place to order. Then you pay with cash when they bring parts home.
http://www.alternate.de/html/index.html
Really fast devery +

Omintzi · Jan 6, 2014

With shipping rates and fluctuating tariffs it will probably cost the same as buying them here,thanks for the input though!
I will probably try to save some money and go for the z87/i5 4670k combo,seems to be the best choice.
Thanks for all the help

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