A Good Mini ATX Mobo?
Tags:
-
Asus
- mini-itx
-
Systems
- Homebuilt
- Intel i5
Last response: in Systems
TeeSee1962
October 11, 2014 12:22:31 AM
ASrock H87M-ITX
Intel Core i5-4590
G. Skill (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 (F3-1866C9D-8GAB)
Corsair CX500M PSU
Seagate ST1000DX001
MSI N760 2GD5 Overclocked ITX Graphics card
Cooler Master Elite 110 Case
Hi all - I've been having trouble getting video output out of a new build above. I've already posted on the subject but I've been unable to solve the issue despite some very helful advice from the community.
This morning I'm going to take it into a repair shop as a last resort to see if it's a bios update issue.
This is the second mobo (rma'd the first one) and if it does turn out to be another faulty mobo again then I won't be buying the same mobo again.
Can anyone suggest a decent mini-itx mobo as good or better than the above that they'd recommend for all round entertainment and good gaming characteristics. (Thinking Stalker series/CoD/FEAR/Metro series on a 42" HDTV at reasonable graphics quality and 60+ fps). I'd like to retain the other components so I'd want it to be completely compatible with them and here's the most important bit, I'm looking for a stress free out of the box experience with this new mobo.
Thanks all, in advance.
Intel Core i5-4590
G. Skill (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 (F3-1866C9D-8GAB)
Corsair CX500M PSU
Seagate ST1000DX001
MSI N760 2GD5 Overclocked ITX Graphics card
Cooler Master Elite 110 Case
Hi all - I've been having trouble getting video output out of a new build above. I've already posted on the subject but I've been unable to solve the issue despite some very helful advice from the community.
This morning I'm going to take it into a repair shop as a last resort to see if it's a bios update issue.
This is the second mobo (rma'd the first one) and if it does turn out to be another faulty mobo again then I won't be buying the same mobo again.
Can anyone suggest a decent mini-itx mobo as good or better than the above that they'd recommend for all round entertainment and good gaming characteristics. (Thinking Stalker series/CoD/FEAR/Metro series on a 42" HDTV at reasonable graphics quality and 60+ fps). I'd like to retain the other components so I'd want it to be completely compatible with them and here's the most important bit, I'm looking for a stress free out of the box experience with this new mobo.
Thanks all, in advance.
More about : good mini atx mobo
-
Reply to TeeSee1962
TeeSee1962
October 11, 2014 12:24:20 AM
Related resources
- Mini ATX mobo in ATX case? - Forum
- Will mATX mobo fit in a Mini ATX case??? - Forum
- Good cpu cooler under $30 in a mini atx case - Forum
- Whats a good Mini Atx or Micro Atx AMD motherboard - Forum
- Need help for searching a good mini atx for i3 3220 - Forum
Without knowing your budget it's hard to guess at what level of performance you're looking for, but in the middle of the pack, without digging too deeply into you wallet, this is a solid well built board that's a strong performer in all categories and has pretty much all the features you could want including M.2 support.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
Motherboard: Asus Z97I-PLUS Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($156.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $156.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-11 03:32 EDT-0400
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
Motherboard: Asus Z97I-PLUS Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($156.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $156.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-11 03:32 EDT-0400
-
Reply to darkbreeze
m
0
l
TeeSee1962
October 11, 2014 12:35:00 AM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
If you need integrated Wifi:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
If you need integrated Wifi:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
-
Reply to huilun02
m
0
l
TeeSee1962
October 11, 2014 12:39:17 AM
TeeSee1962
October 11, 2014 12:48:14 AM
From Amazon UK
Gigabyte GA-Z97N-GAMING-5
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gigabyte-GA-Z97N-GAMING-5-Z97N-...
Gigabyte H97N-WIFI
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gigabyte-H97N-WIFI-LGA1150-Mini...
Asus H97I-PLUS
http://www.amazon.co.uk/H97I-PLUS-Motherboard-S-ATA-Exp...
In all seriousness there's not much point getting Z97 for running Mini ITX cards. There's a greater chance you might relocate your small PC and the Wifi will come in handy.
Gigabyte GA-Z97N-GAMING-5
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gigabyte-GA-Z97N-GAMING-5-Z97N-...
Gigabyte H97N-WIFI
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gigabyte-H97N-WIFI-LGA1150-Mini...
Asus H97I-PLUS
http://www.amazon.co.uk/H97I-PLUS-Motherboard-S-ATA-Exp...
In all seriousness there's not much point getting Z97 for running Mini ITX cards. There's a greater chance you might relocate your small PC and the Wifi will come in handy.
-
Reply to huilun02
m
0
l
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
Motherboard: Asus Z97I-PLUS Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard (£105.59 @ Aria PC)
Total: £105.59
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
By all accounts this is a superior mini-ITX board in it's price range according to many reviews. For the most part, it's only surpassed by the mini-ITX ROG boards, which are nice, but not essential.
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-11 09:13 BST+0100
Motherboard: Asus Z97I-PLUS Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard (£105.59 @ Aria PC)
Total: £105.59
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
By all accounts this is a superior mini-ITX board in it's price range according to many reviews. For the most part, it's only surpassed by the mini-ITX ROG boards, which are nice, but not essential.
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-11 09:13 BST+0100
-
Reply to darkbreeze
m
0
l
TeeSee1962
October 11, 2014 2:40:24 AM
TeeSee1962
October 11, 2014 5:07:30 AM
EasyLover said:
Impact is from ROG (Republic of gamers) series by Asus. Very good mobo in mini-ITX mobos.Just come back from the repair shop who've confirmed the ASrock is faulty. That's 2 now with exactly the same fault. Its cost me an extra £55 adding up the paste& paste cleaner for the 2nd build, maplin VGA lead at an eyewatering £20 and the repair shop diagnostic. RMA'ing the board and don't ever want to hear the word ASrock again.
On another note - just bought the Maximus
Coming Monday or Tuesday shame I'm working away. Will keep you updated. -
Reply to TeeSee1962
m
0
l
Best solution
TeeSee1962
October 11, 2014 6:52:08 AM
TeeSee1962
October 11, 2014 7:25:14 AM
Related resources
- SolvedAre Micro/Mini ATX cases good for gaming systems? Forum
- Good Micro ATX or Mini- ITX MB for Intel Core i5-3350P? Forum
- Amd micro-atx / mini-itx mobo Forum
- SolvedIs the Gigabyte GA-970A-UP3P ATX AM3+ a good mobo for my build? Forum
- Alienware X51 mini ATX, is it good? Forum
- Mini ITX Mobo in ATX case Forum
- Can the p180 mini fit a full size atx mobo? Forum
- Can the p180 mini fit a full size atx mobo? Forum
- Looking for a good Micro-ATX/Mini-ITX Motherboard Forum
- SolvedGood Gaming CPU and Graphics Card Combo with Micro-ATX Mobo under $300 Forum
- 775 mini atx mobo Forum
- SolvedWill a Gigabyte B75M D3H micro ATX mobo be good for Asus GTX 750Ti 2GB? Forum
- mini-atx mobo help plz Forum
- Solvedgood lga 1156 micro atx mobo Forum
- Good Mini/Micro ATX case with HDD storage Forum
- More resources
Read discussions in other Systems categories
!