Newegg: MSI Z77A Dragon + Intel i5 3570K Combo - $55 OFF

The only problem with the MSI board is that it has no eSATA. I have the regular GD65 and it's a great board.

Personally, I grabbed the Gigabyte UD4H as it had eSATA for $10 less, but the feature set of the MSI board is fantastic (minus the eSATA).
 
Prior thread up mentioning this - http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1756024

Haven't checked the others but really solid deals. I actually pulled the trigger on this combo. The GD65 Gaming is a really solid board thus far. I haven't gotten to play with it much. The only gripe is the sata ports are pointed down instead of up, just makes it frustrating with L shaped sata connectors. And the CPU load LEDs are a bit obnoxious but they can be turned off in the BIOS. Will probably try it out more this weekend.
 
New competition is always good.

Onboard LAN Chipset: Killer E2205. This might be a useful feature/perk. Would play-streaming on Twitch benefit from treating packets differently and priortizing?
 
I just built this exact setup and the new MSI Dragon mobo is fantastic. Best bang for the buck imo.
 
wow that board looks pretty cool! Good deal. I was also looking at the other gigabyte board in a simlar deal but I cannot bring myself to buy anything this close to Haswell.
 
techie81 said:
wow that board looks pretty cool! Good deal. I was also looking at the other gigabyte board in a simlar deal but I cannot bring myself to buy anything this close to Haswell.
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This. With Haswell and Ivy-E on the horizon, I'm holding out until the summer.
Maybe this is a good way for the Egg to clear Ivy 1155 stock.
 
I'll be honest and admit I like the blue and black better. This looks like someone took a rattle can to the original.
 
kirbyrj said:
The only problem with the MSI board is that it has no eSATA. I have the regular GD65 and it's a great board.

Personally, I grabbed the Gigabyte UD4H as it had eSATA for $10 less, but the feature set of the MSI board is fantastic (minus the eSATA).
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Thank you so much for this heads-up. I was holding out for a CPU+mobo combo deal with eSATA and this looks perfect for me. RAM is 10% off too (at least one RAM package is 15% off), so it might finally be time for me to bit the bullet to upgrade my ancient Q6600.

Now I just need to research CPU coolers and I'll be set!
 
MentatYP said:
Thank you so much for this heads-up. I was holding out for a CPU+mobo combo deal with eSATA and this looks perfect for me. RAM is 10% off too (at least one RAM package is 15% off), so it might finally be time for me to bit the bullet to upgrade my ancient Q6600.

Now I just need to research CPU coolers and I'll be set!
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I have a 212+ with push/pull fans on mine. No problems. Bang for the buck, hard to beat.
 
kirbyrj said:
I have a 212+ with push/pull fans on mine. No problems. Bang for the buck, hard to beat.
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Bought everything and went with a 212 Evo cooler. Very excited to finally have an up to date system again, just in time for Haswell to come out in a few months :D After limping along with a Q6600 for almost 5 years I couldn't care less. Thanks again!
 
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