Need help with choosing right motherboard.

Einzius · Jul 4, 2014

Hello, i am looking to get new mini itx motherboard. I have i7-3770 CPU, it needs 1155 socket. I have read many posts on here and other forums about Asus p8z77-i deluxe being the current best, but they are a little pricey. I honestly not looking for any overclocking capabilities, it just has to have WiFi and let me play upcoming games without hiccups. The case i will be using is BitFenix Prodigy and GPU: GTX 770. Please help me out, your knowledge will be much appreciated!

Thank you.

prit87 · Jul 4, 2014

pls mention your budget....

Einzius · Jul 4, 2014

Preferably under $150.

Dark Lord of Tech · Jul 4, 2014

Asrock Z77 Extreme 4 , I own it great board.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($133.77 @ OutletPC)
Total: $133.77
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Einzius · Jul 4, 2014

Thats nice, but i need mini itx wiith 1155 socket.

Dark Lord of Tech · Jul 4, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-I Deluxe Mini ITX LGA1155 Motherboard ($158.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $158.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Dark Lord of Tech · Jul 4, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Motherboard: ASRock Z77E-ITX Mini ITX LGA1155 Motherboard ($145.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $145.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

iceclock · Jul 4, 2014

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157504

or this would be best in ur budget

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132122

prit87 · Jul 4, 2014

Einzius :

http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-CrossFireX-DispayPort-Motherboard-GA-Z77X-UD3H/dp/B007R21JJK/ref=sr_1_24?ie=UTF8&qid=1404498765&sr=8-24&keywords=gigabyte+motherboard+lga+1155

check this out.....

Tradesman1 · Jul 4, 2014

I'd go the P8Z77-I that SR-71 first mentioned, great mobo!

Einzius · Jul 4, 2014

Both motherboards are out of stock or discontinued.

But i will keep an eye out for ASRock now too in addition to Asus.

Dark Lord of Tech · Jul 4, 2014

I listed 2 nice Mini ITX board above the ASUS is the best , but just a small amount above your budget , but worth it.

iceclock · Jul 4, 2014

thats not a micro-itx mobo lols

hes case is mini-itx

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131840&cm_re=Asus_P8Z77-I_Deluxe-_-13-131-840-_-Product

is outta stock

geofelt · Jul 4, 2014

Motherboards including wifi tend to be expensive. Unfortunately, using a discrete graphics card takes the only expansion slot on an ITX motherboard.

You can get a itx lga1155 motherboard for $50 or so.
I have used ECS in the past and it seemed like a good product.

If the motherboard does not have wifi, you can use a USB dongle. Pick one with a decent antenna.

iceclock · Jul 4, 2014

a quality mini-itx board doesnt go for under 110$ regardless. u get for what u payed for id never trust an ecs board either tbh.

Einzius · Jul 4, 2014

I understand, so my best bet is ASRock or Asus Z77 series, am i correct?

Dark Lord of Tech · Jul 4, 2014

I understand, so my best bet is ASRock or Asus Z77 series, am i correct? YES they are , the ASUS is the best.

iceclock · Jul 4, 2014

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132122

yes this would be the best if u can afford after that the asrock i recommanded would do.

9$ over your budget but prob worth it in upgrade innards.

Dark Lord of Tech · Jul 4, 2014

HE NEEDS 1155 socket.

iceclock · Jul 4, 2014

seems discontinued. also must of chose that by mistake lol

i swear i saw 1150

Dark Lord of Tech · Jul 4, 2014

Get the BEST ONE:

A few dollars over budget , but worth it.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-I Deluxe Mini ITX LGA1155 Motherboard ($158.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $158.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

iceclock · Jul 4, 2014

http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-1155-Intel-Motherboard-GA-H77N-WIFI/dp/B009JDTWVC

this would be a good choice considering the recommanded asus one seems discontinued

http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?name=MB-P8Z77DX

discontinued

Einzius · Jul 4, 2014

Ok i guess ill keep hunting for Asus Z77.

Thank you everybody.

iceclock · Jul 4, 2014

einzius dont look for it they dont sell it anymore sadly.

http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-1155-Intel-Motherboard-GA-H77N-WIFI/dp/B009JDTWVC

would be a good alternative thats still for sale

Dark Lord of Tech · Jul 4, 2014

If they don't have it available grab the Asrock that is linked above.

Asrock has solid Z77 boards.

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