Intel based crossfire micro atx motherboard?

[markm75]

Does anyone know of an intel based microatx motherboard that can support crossfire? (16x 2.0 x 2 preferably)..

I'm going with a single 4870 in the apevia qpack series 2 case (500 watt psu as of now)..

i'd like to have an option to go to two cards at some point though.

I prefer to stick with Asus, but i'm not seeing any options there?


Thanks in advance

 

[Dangman]

The only Intel chipset mATX motherboard that supports Crossfire is this mobo:
DFI Lanparty JR P45 T2RS Intel P45 mATX Motherboard - $125

Only x8/x8 CF though.

Oh and whatever you do, do NOT use the included Apevia PSU. They are absolute pieces of shit:
XQPack's Included 420W PSU
Apevia ATX-AS500W-BL
Apevia Warlock Power 900W
Aspire Beast 680W Power Supply

 

[markm75]

The only Intel chipset mATX motherboard that supports Crossfire is this mobo:
DFI Lanparty JR P45 T2RS Intel P45 mATX Motherboard - $125

Only x8/x8 CF though.

Oh and whatever you do, do NOT use the included Apevia PSU. They are absolute pieces of shit:
XQPack's Included 420W PSU
Apevia ATX-AS500W-BL
Apevia Warlock Power 900W
Aspire Beast 680W Power Supply

Thanks for that.. i guess ill stick with the single 4870, i can always just buy a beefier card if i need more fps.., as that board would eliminate the other pcie slot, which i need for the xonar card..

As far as the PSU goes.. do you mean even the 500 watt psu is crap too (in the series 2 model that i'm getting): http://www.directron.com/xqpack2nwbk500.html

I figured if it barfs ill go with this psu, which will fit and its modular :

NeoPower 550watt: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817103941 $99 (although this guy is a bit pricey, perhaps there is a cheaper modular 550 watt or so psu, but this one seemed to fit the bill based on a review i read).

 

[Dangman]

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As far as the PSU goes.. do you mean even the 500 watt psu is crap too (in the series 2 model that i'm getting): http://www.directron.com/xqpack2nwbk500.html

I mean ALL Apevia PSUs and the PSUs bundled with Apevia cases are crap. So definitely replace it.

You can go with the 500W version of the Neopower for $10 less:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817103940

On newegg, there aren't any cheaper modular PSUs that I would trust with any sort of system.

 

[markm75]

I mean ALL Apevia PSUs and the PSUs bundled with Apevia cases are crap. So definitely replace it.

You can go with the 500W version of the Neopower for $10 less:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817103940

On newegg, there aren't any cheaper modular PSUs that I would trust with any sort of system.

Thats a good find.. looks like its around $78 plus shipping here too : http://www.110220volts.com/NEOHE500.html

EDIT : $62 here plus shipping http://www.provantage.com/antec-neopower500~7ANTS036.htm