Motherboard advice

[ecospy]

This is my first computer build and I am in the process of choosing a motherboard.

So far these are the spec. for the system:
CPU: i7-3770K
GPU: GTX 660 or GTX 660TI (not sure which one I will be able to afford yet)
I want to purchase a second card in the future so I want the Mobo SLI ready.
RAM: 8 GB 1600 either G. SKill or Corsair.
I usually don't overclock.
I am building the system in a 5 year old alienware area 51 case.

I have been looking at these cards and can't decide which one is the most ideal for my build.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2522311&CatId=6976

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2522292&CatId=6976

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157295

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157293

My budget for the motherboard is around $ 160. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[Guest]

go with the asrock extreme4, its the best value, after that you start to get into wasted features and you wont get your moneys worth.

 

[ecospy]

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