Should I get the Biostar TZ68a+RCH or a different motherboard?

[Wlau21]

I'm looking to build a new budget gaming rig with either a i3 2100 or i5 2400 so I won't be doing any over clocking. I'm looking for a good motherboard that is around $100 or so. Right now newegg has the biostar motherboard for $90 after rebate and that sounds cheap for a z68 motherboard. Is this a good motherboard to choose or are their better options for around $100?

Also i'm not sure if it's a concern but the motherboard only has 2 usb 2.0 ports and 2 usb 3.0 ports and only 3 audio ports.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138320

 

[tlmck]

Choose ASUS or Gigabyte. Biohazard not so good. The other two will be more expensive, but there us a reason for that called "quality".

 

[Wlau21]

more tips and advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[tlmck]

Get the i3-2100 and this board. Should have everything you need. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128495

 

[Wlau21]

why do you suggest the i3-2100?

 

[tlmck]

The i3 is a better bargain and is good enough for gaming. The lower cost CPU would allow you to put more money towards a higher powered video card which is more important for gaming.

 

[nikorr]

Get this one @ $114.99 after mail-in rebate card, it is Z68 , ATX + decent overclocker. And it is much better than the Biostar quality and performance wise.

It has boat load of features
PS/2
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
Video Ports
D-Sub + DVI
HDMI
1 x HDMI
USB 1.1/2.0
4 x USB 2.0
USB 3.0
2 x USB 3.0
S/PDIF Out
1 x Optical
Audio Ports
6 Ports
8 x USB 2.0
Other Connectors
1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (4 -pin)
2 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (4 -pin)
1 x Power Fan connector(s) (3 -pin)
1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x System panel(s)
1 x MemOK! button(s)
1 x TPU switch(es)


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131781