Best Micro ATX Motherboard

ARom · Nov 7, 2009

Looking for a Micro ATX Motherboard.

The best rated one on Newegg is the BIOSTAR G31E-M7 LGA 775 Intel G31 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard.

This is for a cube case build with E8400 & ATI 5770.

Any other suggestions?

What's the most efficient way to get blue tooth and wireless N?

MassiveOverkill · Nov 7, 2009

That doesn't even come close. For S775 it's either the Asus P5E-VM HDMI or Lanparty Jr: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...3136055&cm_re=lanparty-_-13-136-055-_-Product

I have both and the Lanparty is sitting in my closet. Lanparty is better for dual core OCing and supports Crossfire. P5E-VM HDMI is discontinued unfortunately.

troisanh · Nov 7, 2009

+1 for p5e-vm hdmi.

ARom · Nov 7, 2009

Thanks, I can still find both on eBay new.

The LanParty looks great for crossfire, but otherwise I like BioStar because price is a concern (budget machine).

I should have titled "best budget" micro ATX motherboard.

But I'm liking the LanParty one because of crossfire even though it's 50% more.

But before I buy I would have to make sure a 600W power supply can fit in the Micro ATX Cube Case, then there is heat!

MassiveOverkill · Nov 7, 2009

Drop the Q-Pack and get the Q-Pack2 or Micro Fly clone:

http://3btech.net/blchfcsmfoal.html

Heat and compoonents aren't a problem if you're willing to do some minor modding:

http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1407916

kirbyrj · Nov 7, 2009

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128357&cm_re=g31-_-13-128-357-_-Product

That's my pick for best budget mATX board.

bendit · Nov 7, 2009

this board is avail at amazon for $60. I think it's by far the best bargain in intel matx boards.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128396

Best Micro ATX Motherboard

ARom

Limp Gawd

MassiveOverkill

[H]ard|Gawd

troisanh

[H]F Junkie

ARom

Limp Gawd

MassiveOverkill

[H]ard|Gawd

kirbyrj

Fully [H]

bendit

Limp Gawd