Good value Z87 boards?

[Yeelen]

Hey guys,

I'm planning a build for in a month or so, and since my last post in the Build section ( http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/15062-comment-on-my-planned-build/ ) there've been a few changes, mainly the PSU (which is now a Corsair CX600M) and the switch from Ivy to Haswell.

Now, the board I selected for the 3570K, an MSI Z77A-G43, was very good value at the time, but Haswell has upped the prices of boards. I was wondering if there was a better value board for around the same price (and preferably not more) as the Z87-G43, which will be paired with a 4670K. I looked around a bit, but it seemed that the MSI board was still very good value, however I'm not sure. If you could help me out, that'd be great.

Thanks in advance!

 

[RDilux]

what is your spending limit?

[virusal19]

I'm not sure what your budget is, but the MSI Z87-G45 motherboard seems pretty good for just under $200 AUD 

[Yeelen]

what is your spending limit?

 

I'm not sure what your budget is, but the MSI Z87-G45 motherboard seems pretty good for just under $200 AUD 

If you'd read the post, my budget for the board is around the price of the Z87-G43. The price in my area is €102,80; but I didn't include it because I've got a good price for it and it might vary from region to region.

[RDilux]

If you'd read the post, my budget for the board is around the price of the Z87-G43. The price in my area is €102,80; but I didn't include it because I've got a good price for it and it might vary from region to region.

did you look @ tweakers.net (NL/BE Site)

[WoodenMarker]

Just pick the cheapest z87 board you can find. It's not like there are any especially bad ones.

[jimi]

asrock z87 extreme4

[LogicalDrm]

MSI's Z87-G series is at same price range with z77 boards. Asus has few mobos within that range, but they lack features that MSI will include.

[MsTrMind]

I have an Asus z87-a with a 4670K.

It is a decent motherboard, at a good price (145 euro @ Alternate)

[anandgidz]

i was thinking of buying the same combo as well..... is the g45 better at overclocking than the g43?

[Yeelen]

i was thinking of buying the same combo as well..... is the g45 better at overclocking than the g43?

It's slightly more high quality, so it might make for a slight improvement. The big difference is the SLI and Gaming option (black and red)

[mgsstar]

I have an Asus z87-a with a 4670K.

It is a decent motherboard, at a good price (145 euro @ Alternate)

+1 This is a great entry board for overclocking.