Looking for affordable LGA1150 board w/ SLI

[TheShinx317]

I'm looking to build a pc PURELY for gaming and so I'm looking for a board that can support an i5-4670k and SLI ( 2-way gtx 770). The only problem I've been having is all the LGA1150 boards I've found either don't support SLI or are horrendously expensive. The price range I was hoping for was $90 to $140, but if I have to pay more than I guess I have no choice. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Ahmadjon]

Try to get Z87 G45 Gaming, if no then
This http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-Intel-6Gbps-Motherboards-GA-Z87-HD3/dp/B00D94X6AK/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1392934995&sr=8-13&keywords=asrock+z87+extreme3
Or this http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-1150-mATX-Motherboard-GA-Z87MX-D3H/dp/B00CU4L4XG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1392935114&sr=8-1&keywords=z87+with+2+way+sli

 

[skyscraper7]

I recommend the msi z87 g45. It is a great mobo for the price. You can get it for $149 after remates from newegg:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130693&clickid=1c3RrJ1ofS4izw7QwoTKzwg3UkTUeV1ZA0GEXo0&iradid=97618&ircid=2106&irpid=79301&nm_mc=AFC-IR&cm_mmc=AFC-IR-_-na-_-na-_-na
It can support 2x nvidia graphics in sli or 3x amd in crossfire. It has GREAT onboard audio, front usb 3.0, killer e2200 audio etc
Review here: http://hexus.net/tech/reviews/mainboard/59697-msi-z87-g45-gaming/
I seriously recommend this, especially with your i5 4670k.

 

[skyscraper7]

Alternatively to save a bit you can go with g43 gaming: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130726&clickid=1c3RrJ1ofS4izw7QwoTKzwg3UkTUeXXhA0GEXo0&iradid=97618&ircid=2106&irpid=79301&nm_mc=AFC-IR&cm_mmc=AFC-IR-_-na-_-na-_-na
But you're sacrificing 2 sata slots, 2 USB 3.0 at rear and a pci-e slot (but 3x cf isn't worth it anyway imo)

 

[Ahmadjon]

Alternatively to save a bit you can go with g43 gaming: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130726&clickid=1c3RrJ1ofS4izw7QwoTKzwg3UkTUeXXhA0GEXo0&iradid=97618&ircid=2106&irpid=79301&nm_mc=AFC-IR&cm_mmc=AFC-IR-_-na-_-na-_-na
But you're sacrificing 2 sata slots, 2 USB 3.0 at rear and a pci-e slot (but 3x cf isn't worth it anyway imo)

It has not good SLI option! second PCI-E X4 will bottleneck second card!

 

[skyscraper7]

Oops appears it doesn't support SLI my mistake sorry

 

[leeb2013]

Asrock Z87 Extreme 3, very well priced

 

[skyscraper7]

I would get Extreme 4 for extra $10 if you plan to overclock - more power phases (and usb 3.0 but thats less important)

 

[Ahmadjon]

Why would it? It would be be x8 for first card and x8 for second

It's even not SLI certified. First port everytime runs at PCI-E 3.0 X16 and second runs PCI-E 2.0 X4

 

[Ahmadjon]

For your budget only these two http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-Intel-6Gbps-Motherboards-GA-Z87-HD3/dp/B00D94X6AK/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1392934995&sr=8-13&keywords=asrock+z87+extreme3
http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-1150-mATX-Motherboard-GA-Z87MX-D3H/dp/B00CU4L4XG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1392935114&sr=8-1&keywords=z87+with+2+way+sli