I really, really have no idea what Mobo I should use... Please help >__<

Harby3

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Hi all,

I've already decided most components that I am going to use. All I left is motherboard (and case, which I don't care at this point).

If you guys can be so kind, please provide TWO solutions... one for the part list below. One for the situation of buying an additional card for CrossFire later (don't worry about PSU power).

Thanks!

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($228.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($87.32 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.00 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Green 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($100.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Tri-X Toxic Video Card ($357.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic X Series 660W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($182.99 @ Mac Mall)
Total: $1067.24
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-02 06:06 EDT-0400)
 
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Most of the boards with decent VRMs come with the ability to SLI/CF.

I'd be looking at the GA-Z87X-D3H, ASRock Z87 Extreme4, Asus Z87-A, or MSI Z87-G45/-G55. They're fairly equivalent both in terms of price and features.

I need to get up to speed on the new Z97 boards; haven't had a good look at them yet. But the Z97 versions of those should all be worth considering.
Most of the boards with decent VRMs come with the ability to SLI/CF.

I'd be looking at the GA-Z87X-D3H, ASRock Z87 Extreme4, Asus Z87-A, or MSI Z87-G45/-G55. They're fairly equivalent both in terms of price and features.

I need to get up to speed on the new Z97 boards; haven't had a good look at them yet. But the Z97 versions of those should all be worth considering.
 
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