What Is the best motherboard (1150 socket) for under $160

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I was looking at the Biostar Hi-Fi Z87X 3D. Any feedback would be great, this is my build:

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.97 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard:
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($94.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Green 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($334.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($113.98 @ Best Buy)
Case Fan: Cooler Master R4-L2S-122B-GP 39.8 CFM 120mm Fans ($11.98 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: Asus BC-12B1ST/BLK/B/AS Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($59.00 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Acer G246HLAbd 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($148.24 @ TigerDirect)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($32.98 @ Newegg)
 
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It's a good board too. Here's a good review if you want:
http://www.overclockers.com/biostar-hifi-z87X-3D

I don't like the fact that it supports only Crossfire but not SLI. You don't care, I guess (you'd need an 850W PSU for GTX 770 SLI, and it's not needed at 1920x1080 either). Apart from that, it's got very similar features to the other boards we mentioned earlier.


It's a good board too. Here's a good review if you want:
http://www.overclockers.com/biostar-hifi-z87X-3D

I don't like the fact that it supports only Crossfire but not SLI. You don't care, I guess (you'd need an 850W PSU for GTX 770 SLI, and it's not needed at 1920x1080 either). Apart from that, it's got very similar features to the other boards we mentioned earlier.
 
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