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I'm planning on upgrading my motherboard...

I'm looking to spend £100-200 on this motherboard (Intel compatible)

Please leave some suggestions.
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If you plan on having more than one GPU, the MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition is a great option.
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why are you so adamant on upgrading motherboard?
Unless you need to do so it isn't worth it imho as you windows license is linked to the motherboard.
You say you have an i7 in one of your other threads, but which I7 as they could be different sockets.
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Zayev wrote why are you so adamant on upgrading motherboard?
Unless you need to do so it isn't worth it imho as you windows license is linked to the motherboard.
You say you have an i7 in one of your other threads, but which I7 as they could be different sockets.


My current motherboard only has one graphics slot... So at some point I may be wanting to go with two/three?

I'm only thinking of doing it, not a certain yet. I'm most likely being greedy and wanting to spend money... As for my i7 I would have to check what I've got when I'm back home.

With regards to windows, the internet is there for that!
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NMG_ASTRIX wrote If you plan on having more than one GPU, the MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition is a great option.


Think someone else has mentioned that also... Will add it to my list, but its not a certain yet that I'll even upgrade it.
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Depends on your specific CPU. Z97 chipset may not even be compatible. What case do you have? Need to know, for compatibility, certain form factors won't be compatible most likely. What GPU do you have? Is it SLI support you need, or just crossfire support? Do you even have a sufficient PSU for another GPU?
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Biebs wrote Depends on your specific CPU. Z97 chipset may not even be compatible. What case do you have? Need to know, for compatibility, certain form factors won't be compatible most likely. What GPU do you have? Is it SLI support you need, or just crossfire support? Do you even have a sufficient PSU for another GPU?


Will post in here later on tonight when I'm back at home my full spec with parts etc.
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If you have anything older than Haswell, then it would be worth upgrading your CPU or nothing at all.

If you really need to upgrade it, then a Z97S SLI Krait Edition (Haswell/LGA1150) or Z170A Krait Edition (Skylake/LGA1151) board would be great.
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