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MSI Z97S SLI PLUS Intel Z97

 

This mobo which I like very much due to its colour scheme. I would run the i7-4790K and a Sapphire R9 290X Vapor-X in pair with it. Would it be good, will it meet my gaming needs?

I'm streaming every day, many AAA games, to entertain people and to get a hang of games that others are unable to play or want to see before they buy. 

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ye, it's nice

SuperNova: CPU: Intel Core i5 4670k @4.6 GPU: Sapphire R290 Tri-x @1200, @1350, MOBO: MSI Z87 G45 Gaming, RAM: 16Gb HyperX Fury White @1866, PSU: CORSAIR TX750M, CASE: Arc Midi R2, SSD: Kingston 120gb SSD, 
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ye, it's nice

I will get an Enthoo Luxe and the Vapor X card, so I think this Mobo is the closest to it. I wonder if it will last for long and that it is good quality, etc

I'm streaming every day, many AAA games, to entertain people and to get a hang of games that others are unable to play or want to see before they buy. 

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I will get an Enthoo Luxe and the Vapor X card, so I think this Mobo is the closest to it. I wonder if it will last for long and that it is good quality, etc

If I were in you I'd but a 290 vapor x, cuz they are basically the same except 5-10% increase fps from the X version. 

You'd save money and would be able to upgrade something else.

And in the future it will cost less to get a second card if you do.

SuperNova: CPU: Intel Core i5 4670k @4.6 GPU: Sapphire R290 Tri-x @1200, @1350, MOBO: MSI Z87 G45 Gaming, RAM: 16Gb HyperX Fury White @1866, PSU: CORSAIR TX750M, CASE: Arc Midi R2, SSD: Kingston 120gb SSD, 
COOLING: H100i w/ 2x Nb eLoop 800rpm
Check out my build log Black Dawn Check out my build log Supernova
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If I were in you I'd but a 290 vapor x, cuz they are basically the same except 5-10% increase fps from the X version. 

You'd save money and would be able to upgrade something else.

And in the future it will cost less to get a second card if you do.

Well, I will go with this card as I look for the most performance for my budget. So this MOBO is good for gaming and will support my processor etc very well?

I'm streaming every day, many AAA games, to entertain people and to get a hang of games that others are unable to play or want to see before they buy. 

Check my profile for my ultimate rig! http://linustechtips.com/main/user/109708-shift/

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Well, I will go with this card as I look for the most performance for my budget. So this MOBO is good for gaming and will support my processor etc very well?

Yes it will be a good choice 

SuperNova: CPU: Intel Core i5 4670k @4.6 GPU: Sapphire R290 Tri-x @1200, @1350, MOBO: MSI Z87 G45 Gaming, RAM: 16Gb HyperX Fury White @1866, PSU: CORSAIR TX750M, CASE: Arc Midi R2, SSD: Kingston 120gb SSD, 
COOLING: H100i w/ 2x Nb eLoop 800rpm
Check out my build log Black Dawn Check out my build log Supernova
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Yes it will be a good choice 

Also, does this Mobo have some lights on it, like the ROG or Gigabyte ones around the Audio and the outside "rim" of the mobo perhaps?

I'm streaming every day, many AAA games, to entertain people and to get a hang of games that others are unable to play or want to see before they buy. 

Check my profile for my ultimate rig! http://linustechtips.com/main/user/109708-shift/

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Also, does this Mobo have some lights on it, like the ROG or Gigabyte ones around the Audio and the outside "rim" of the mobo perhaps?

I'm not sure about it, my msi board (z87 G45) had a pink audio light on it which was really annoying, so I took a piece of electrical tape and covered it. 

SuperNova: CPU: Intel Core i5 4670k @4.6 GPU: Sapphire R290 Tri-x @1200, @1350, MOBO: MSI Z87 G45 Gaming, RAM: 16Gb HyperX Fury White @1866, PSU: CORSAIR TX750M, CASE: Arc Midi R2, SSD: Kingston 120gb SSD, 
COOLING: H100i w/ 2x Nb eLoop 800rpm
Check out my build log Black Dawn Check out my build log Supernova
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