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Buying new motherboard , need options please.

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September 17, 2014 6:16:28 AM

I'm at a crossroad right now deciding which motherboard to get. It always seems like one thing is compromised. If the motherboard has great surround sound features, it has poor GPU and visual support. It's frustrating.

I'm not set on whether I want to go with an AM3 or lGA board yet so one of each socket would be good. ( as in give me an AM3 board AND a LGA board that are similar if not equal in features and such)

Okay so, please give me suggestions on what board I should get.

What I'm looking for:

- Surround sound/great 8 channel audio support
- SLI or Crossfire support
- Steady overclocker
- Price range of around $200
- integrated graphics or support up to 4096 x 2160
- ATX is preferred, never been a fan of mATX boards.

I think that's about it.

I plan on getting two Sapphire Radeon R9 290's.

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September 17, 2014 6:29:28 AM

Not here to give motherboard recommendations, as there are others who probably know a lot more than me who can do that. Will point out one thing, though. If you are getting TWO R9 290's, or even one, then you have absolutely no need for integrated graphics and it really shouldn't be a factor in your decision.
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September 17, 2014 6:41:51 AM

Titillating said:
Not here to give motherboard recommendations, as there are others who probably know a lot more than me who can do that. Will point out one thing, though. If you are getting TWO R9 290's, or even one, then you have absolutely no need for integrated graphics and it really shouldn't be a factor in your decision.


I know but it's just an added overkill to ensure I can run my games in the future with a 3 screen setup on max settings.
I'm all about overkill. Also note I said Integrated OR support, meaning I just want it to support up to 4k and support that much graphics power.
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