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    MSI Gen 3 mobo's any good?

    Hi folks,
    Thinking of a new build, and as my last was in 2007, and another about 2 years ago one cos I had a spare mobo and graphics cards(see system for rigs). I have been looking at the new Gen 3 boards and quite like the MSI ones, does anyone know how good/bad these are? I am looking at the MSI Z68A-GD55 (G3), MSI Z68A-GD65 (G3), or the much more expensive MSI Z68A-GD80 (B3), or are there better boards out there? Main reason for the Gen 3 is for futureproofing (ivybridge and PCIE 3).
    Thanks in advance
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    Re: MSI Gen 3 mobo's any good?

    I can recommend the MSI Z68A-GD65 (G3), It's a solid board

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    Re: MSI Gen 3 mobo's any good?

    Scan are also running the MSI 20% off promotion of G3 boards

    http://www.scan.co.uk/shops/msi/z68a

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    Re: MSI Gen 3 mobo's any good?

    Quote Originally Posted by Skeese View Post
    I can recommend the MSI Z68A-GD65 (G3), It's a solid board
    Good to hear ordered one yesterday from Scan

    I do have a question, actually I have loads, but the main one. I notice A1 and A2 are not next to each other, I want to put in a Venomous X cpu cooler.
    I is was thinking of Rip Jaws memory. These have a slightly raised heatsink.
    So will there be enough clearance or will they hit the cooler?

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    Re: MSI Gen 3 mobo's any good?

    MSI really seem to be upping thier game the last few years,i'd say they are a good choice whichever you decide on.

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