http://www.anandtech.com/show/6970/h...ostar-and-evga
So many to choose from!
Personally I'm most tempted by the Gryphon or the Maximus Gene, but will have to wait on actual prices and reviews.
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http://www.anandtech.com/show/6970/h...ostar-and-evga
So many to choose from!
Personally I'm most tempted by the Gryphon or the Maximus Gene, but will have to wait on actual prices and reviews.
Im going for Asrock
The OC Formula looks pretty cool, and it has an LCD screen!
MSI Z87-GD65 Gaming is the one to buy.
That's the one that's caught my eye.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ollie-
if you use usb drives be careful. there is an issue with the usb 3.0 on these Z87 boards
Currently own a Asus P5Q Deluxe, and I wouldn't hesitate to buy the Z87 Deluxe from Asus if I was to go Haswell.
Wish these Mini-ITX motherboards would hurry for us little people ;)
Cheers Willzzz, but theres no other choices other than the ASRock board. Kinda hoping Asus brought there lineup out by nowQuote:
Originally Posted by Willzzz
Any particular features you need on the board?
I would like an overclocking function. Im a fps hunter, so this system will only be used for gaming.
Your advice would be much appreciated :)
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Originally Posted by Willzzz
In terms of layout the ASRock Z87E-ITX is better than the gigabyte, the 6 phase VRM looks better as well, over the 4 phase gigabyte, looks like ASRock are using the very good panasonic flat SP capacitors
http://www.asrock.com/mb/photo/Box/Z87E-ITX(m).jpg
Although the ASUS Z87-ITX is also looking good
http://images.anandtech.com/doci/697...%20Z87-ITX.jpg
With the VRM on a daughter board
Asus ROG Mini-ITX!!!
http://www.techpowerup.com/184991/as...therboard.html
Pretty cool imo!
Saw that today Wilzzz!! Im in love!!! hopefully it will perform well and the price wont be to OTT.Quote:
Originally Posted by Willzzz
http://cdn3.wccftech.com/wp-content/...I-Impact_1.png
Well another spanner in the works for me. Bitfenix have displayed an matx version of their prodigy case so I guess im gonna refund and wait until they come out.
Hmm, and this BitFenix case appears to make toast!
http://www.eteknix.com/wp-content/up...6/IMG_7728.jpg
But I still prefer the Prodigy mATX!
http://legitreviews.com/images/revie...gymatx_480.jpg
Its all about the prodigy matx now. I need to find out when the release date will be. Atleast it opens a few more doors to which matx motherboard to buy.
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Originally Posted by Willzzz
Upon looking further, that fan setup with the GPU looks as though it will cause some issues :/
Aye, the thing looks like a 'toaster' right enough, neat though.:)
The ASUS Maximus VI Hero looks like a steal considering the usual price of ROG gear. I'd love to wait for the VI Formula with its massive aluminium heatspreader but who am I kidding, it'll probably be +£240.
Edit:
Whoops, steel not aluminium.
can anyone tell me the diff between the gd65 and g45 by MSI, I'm going with the g45 atm but if it's worth the £30 more, I might upgrade.
Mainly stuff to make tweaking the BIOS easier, oh and a mSATA port.
Couple of extra SATA cables.
1 x mSATA port
1 x Multi BIOS Switch
1 x GO2BIOS button
1 x Power button
1 x OC Genie button
1 x Reset button
1 x 2-Digit Debug Code LED
that is a sweet looking board. it's been catching my eye lately too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ollie-
http://media.bestofmicro.com/msi-z87...-386650-13.jpg
Also a better VRM on the gd65, altold the Z87-G45 looks like a good boardQuote:
Originally Posted by Willzzz
Hmm is that worth the extra £30-40 though if you're not looking to do a lot of BIOS tweaking or are only looking for a modest overclock? The G45 seems a much better deal unless I'm missing something.
That Bit Fenix mATX case sure has tempted me away from the Corsair 350D. I'm liking the look of the new Asus M-Plus. Would go for the ROG line of stuff, but I really don't use any of the aditional features so pointless spending the additional £50.