Cheapest Crossfire LGA1150 Motherboard.

Primordial Genesis · Jun 21, 2014

Hey guys, looking for an LGA 1150 Motherboard that supports crossfire. So minimum is two PCIEX8.

It doesn't really matter if it's H87/H97/Z87/Z97. However I'd appreciate a few examples of cheap Crossfire Mobo's (so I can take my pick as I want a certain ammoutn of sata ports, Fan headers etc etc.). I'd prefer a H97/Z97 one but if there's a significant price difference I'd go with the H87/Z87.

EDIT: Forgot to mention I'm located in the UK.

Cheers,

Primordial Genesis.

EasyLover · Jun 21, 2014

ASRock H81 in $59 in microATX

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-h81m

MSI Z87 G41PCMate in $75.66 in ATX
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z87g41pcmate

These two are the cheapest in their category of mobo size (form factor)

pbm86 · Jun 21, 2014

You need to buy a decent Z series motherboard to have two 8x slots. I think maybe ASRock Z87 Extreme3 is the cheapest one
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157372
Of course Crossfire can work on a 4x port but I don't think it is a good idea. Both of the boards above are with 16x + 4x slots.

Primordial Genesis · Jun 21, 2014

EasyLover :

I need Two PCIEX8's, X4 is worthless.

pbm86 :

Forgot to mention I'm in the Uk pal

That board is £88 cheapest and a Z97X SLI is £93, are there seriously no other cheaper boards?

pbm86 · Jun 21, 2014

ASRock Z87M Extreme4 seems a little bit cheaper. It is a mATX board.
http://www.newegg.com/global/uk/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157373&cm_re=z87-_-13-157-373-_-Product

Primordial Genesis · Jun 21, 2014

pbm86 :

Haha I really do appreciate the help buddy but that's £89. I know it's not your fault since you aren't located in the UK, Usually Amazon.co.uk are the cheapest, Newegg charge 20%VAT + Shipping so ends up VERY expensive.

pbm86 · Jun 21, 2014

Amazon has almost the same price. Nice things cost.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/ASRock-Z87-EXTREME3-Motherboard-Generation/dp/B00D1COG4A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1403385274&sr=8-1&keywords=z87+extreme3
Quality boards from other brands are usually more expensive.

Primordial Genesis · Jun 21, 2014

pbm86 :

I know but my point was the Gugabyte Z97X Sli which also supports comfortable Overclocking (I've heard the ASrock ones don't) is only £94, not alot of difference for a 87 chipset from a worse manufacturer, so is that the rock bottom cheapest?

EasyLover · Jun 21, 2014

The cheapest mobo from Amazon.uk (using PCPartPicker) is ASRock Z87 Extreme 3 @ 87.55 pounds. pbm86 is right in his call. Your question was the cheapest. If you can buy Z97 X Sli then you have a budget

sora · Jun 22, 2014

EasyLover :

+1, the ASRock Z87 Extreme is the cheapest it'll get for a nice SLI compatible motherboard.

pbm86 · Jun 22, 2014

ASRock Z87 Extreme3 has a digital VRM and 8 power phase design. At least on paper it seems like a good mobo.

EasyLover · Jun 22, 2014

My contention is that if OP is considering £93 Z97 mobo then he should consider buying very good Z87 series mobo then the Z97 series basic mobo.

These two are good contenders in this regard:

ASRock Extreme 4
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-z87extreme4

Gigabyte G1.Sniper
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-g1sniperz87

Primordial Genesis · Jun 22, 2014

EasyLover :

The G1 Sniper is better than the Z97X SLI?

I kinda wanted the 5th gen support if it doesn't cost much more, you know for £6 more (over the ASROCK) I'd prefer the 5th gen support.

Primordial Genesis · Jun 22, 2014

pbm86 :

In general I've heard the ASrock boards are poor quality, using cheap parts unless it's their top tier mobo's.

I've also read on a few posts on here, the ASRock boards suck at overclocking.

EasyLover · Jun 22, 2014

Sir,
I've checked the specs of Z97 SLI and board has good features plus good overclocking potential.

Board is recommended for your requirements.

Primordial Genesis · Jun 22, 2014

EasyLover :

So other than the ASrock and this Z97X SLI is that the cheapest?

EasyLover · Jun 22, 2014

No. With just approx 1 pound difference MSI Global Z97-G55 SLI is the cheapest for your x8/x8 requirement

http://www.msi.com/product/mb/Z97G55_SLI.html#hero-specification

Primordial Genesis · Jun 23, 2014

EasyLover :

Which would you say is better?

EasyLover · Jun 23, 2014

MSI Global Z97-G55 SLI has more options/offers than Gigabyte Z97-SLI like MSI has 3 PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (support x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4 modes) whereas Gigabyte one has 2 slots.

Go for MSI Z97-G55 SLI.

Primordial Genesis · Jun 23, 2014

EasyLover :

Yeah I see where you're coming from but I've heard x4 PCIe slots are useless for high end GPU's,

EasyLover · Jun 23, 2014

Sir forget about x4. This mobo has support for crossfire in x16/x8/x8 which is really good.

Primordial Genesis · Jun 25, 2014

EasyLover :

I just checked MSI's website and it's 16,0,0 and 8,8,0 and 8,4,4. 16/8/8 is not mentioned.

EasyLover · Jun 25, 2014

Sorry,
I suppose it was my poor reading skill here. You are right. I omitted comma between x16 and x8/x8. My bad. Poor reading is regretted.

• 3 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (support x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4 modes)
• 3 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots(PCI_E1, PCI_E3, PCI_E4)*
• 1 x PCI slot
* The PCI_E3 slot will be unavailable when the PCI_E4 slot has been installed.

Primordial Genesis · Jun 25, 2014

EasyLover :

So which is better? the Z97 G55 SLI or the Z97X SLi?

I've heard some bad things about MSI, so i'm leaning towards the Z97X SLI.

Fidgetmaster · Jun 25, 2014

one of the cheaper MSI or Gigabyte boards....

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