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Jasher_Fisson

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I was looking at getting the asus Sabertooth z87 motherboard, but I am rethinking at the moment. Seems I can get better boards for similar pricing. Can anyone give me any good suggestions?

What I am looking for is:
LGA 1150 socket
Z87 chipset
Maximum memory of 32gb
2+ pci 3.0 slots
At least 4 USB 3.0 slots

Also, there was a feature that came with the Sabertooth that I liked where you could cover unused connectors/plugs. Since I want only 1 Graphics card/2 Sticks of RAM for now, and will add more/new components as my pc requires, I want to try and limit dust from getting in the slots and ports.

I didn't find anything on newegg about them, can I actually buy these from someone, and if I can get them separate, what is a good company that makes them?
 
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the sabertooth is the only motherboard with dust covers to my knowledge, but they REALLY arent necessary at all. even if you only dust your computer once a year it wouldn't cause a problem. your parts will die due to usage before dust gets to them (unless you don't clean your computer for 3 years).

some decent motherboards are either the z87 msi gd-65 or gd-45

asrock also makes some nice ones like the extreme 4 or extreme 3.


there are hundreds of motherboards that fit your required usage, it's just up to you to pick which one looks nice and has the available expansion options that you might need.

1. set a decent budget, don't go under $120 for a z87 mobo if you are planning on OC'ing anything
2. dust filters on your case are a...
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the sabertooth is the only motherboard with dust covers to my knowledge, but they REALLY arent necessary at all. even if you only dust your computer once a year it wouldn't cause a problem. your parts will die due to usage before dust gets to them (unless you don't clean your computer for 3 years).

some decent motherboards are either the z87 msi gd-65 or gd-45

asrock also makes some nice ones like the extreme 4 or extreme 3.


there are hundreds of motherboards that fit your required usage, it's just up to you to pick which one looks nice and has the available expansion options that you might need.

1. set a decent budget, don't go under $120 for a z87 mobo if you are planning on OC'ing anything
2. dust filters on your case are a better idea than dust covers on mobo. just not really needed, more advisable to clean your case at least once a year as even with the sabertooth dust will get under the armor
3. look at reviews for the mobo you pick. typically people will write more bad than good. if people get a good mobo, they tend to just use it instead of write a review.
4. don't overspend on your mobo. just really isnt necessary to spend more than $140 for a decent z87 motherboard
 
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