Choosing motherboard

[Godly]

I'm going to buy 4670K soon. What motherboard should I get under $150USD? I plan to overclock.

[Excon]

Gigabyte Z87 UD3H if you want blue MSi G45 gaming for red

[Godly]

Gigabyte Z87 UD3H if you want blue MSi G45 gaming for red

Thanks. Any other suggestions?

[WoodenMarker]

Do you plan to sli/crossfire?

 

Atx or matx?

[Godly]

Do you plan to sli/crossfire?

 

Atx or matx?

ATX and I do plan to do dual crossfire. I already have one hd 7950.

[WoodenMarker]

ATX and I do plan to do crossfire. I already have one hd 7950.

The D3H will do everything you need: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz87xd3h

[MsTrMind]

The best you can get from Asus :-)

[Alex780]

I would pick the G45 from MSI because it has a better audio than what you can get from gigabyte. In terms of overclocking I don't know what gigabyte has to offer but I know the G45 has an 8 phase power design. Hope this helps.

[Godly]

Thanks, I think I'll go with MSI G45.

[WoodenMarker]

I would pick the G45 from MSI because it has a better audio than what you can get from gigabyte. In terms of overclocking I don't know what gigabyte has to offer but I know the G45 has an 8 phase power design. Hope this helps.

Thanks, I think I'll go with MSI G45.

If you really want good audio, just get a cheap dedicated sound card. It would be better than any onboard audio.

[Godly]

I just bought the motherboard and processor. I just need to ask a question. I'm testing the processor using the intel heatsink, the cpu temp is around 50 to 58 celsius, is that okay?

[YouRezz]

msi G45, ive been quite happy with my G43 so there is no question about reccomending one thats a higher class

[Mansel]

I just bought the motherboard and processor. I just need to ask a question. I'm testing the processor using the intel heatsink, the cpu temp is around 50 to 58 celsius, is that okay?

Is that idle or load and your probably fine as haswell outputs alot of heat..

[Godly]

Is that idle or load and your probably fine as haswell outputs alot of heat..

I check the temp in my bios.

[Alex780]

if it's what you get in the BIOS then I think it's fine

[Mansel]

I check the temp in my bios.

You are fine.

[Godly]

The temp is around 65 to 73 when stress testing using prime95, is that okay? I'm using the stock heatsink, still waiting for my aftermarket cooler.

[iswedishleafs]

The temp is around 65 to 73 when stress testing using prime95, is that okay? I'm using the stock heatsink, still waiting for my aftermarket cooler.

thats good for a stock heatsink

[Stephie_Girl]

All boards pretty much overclock as well as any other board.  That is, within the basic enthusiast level anyway .  Jus make sure u get a decent quality one like MSI G43, Asus or Gigabyte D3H, and make sure it supports the features you need like you said Xfire xD

[mgsstar]

Asus Z87-A is a good motherboard under $150 USD.

[Godly]

Thanks a lot for your help guys.