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Smart Wizard
Get a complete build plan based on budget and goals.
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Measure CPU and GPU balance before you buy.
Power Calculator
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MSI
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| Merchant | Base | Promo | Shipping | Availability | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Newegg | $111.30 | β | FREE | In Stock | $111.30 |
About This Product
The MSI Z97-GAMING 5 is an ATX LGA1150 motherboard designed for Intel 4th and 5th generation processors. It supports up to 32GB of DDR3 RAM across four slots, suitable for mainstream gaming and productivity builds. This board offers good connectivity and overclocking potential for its generation, competing with other mid-range Z97 options.
Verdict
βA solid choice for budget LGA1150 builds, offering good performance for its platform.β
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Intel Intel Xeon E3-1226 V3 3.3 GHz Quad-Core Processor
Intel Intel Xeon E3-1240 V3 3.4 GHz Quad-Core Processor
Intel Intel Pentium G3240 3.1 GHz Dual-Core Processor
Intel Intel Xeon E3-1265L V3 2.5 GHz Quad-Core OEM/Tray Processor
Intel Intel Xeon E3-1220 V3 3.1 GHz Quad-Core Processor
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