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I am looking for a z68 mobo for my i5-2500k. I want to use IGP but will eventually get a video card and probably run both internal and external (Virtu).  I was considering these two boards, leaning towards the cheaper one: GA-Z68A-D3H-B3 ($119)...

So I ended up getting a few different items CPU: i5-2500K RAM: Gskill Ripjaws X Series 4x4GB DDR3 1600 Mobo: I am looking for a z68 board that has Sata III & USB 3, SLI/Crossfire (if I upgrade), HD Audio (do new speaker sets require 3 ports or 6 these days?), I was considering this...

System Usage from Most to Least Important: HD Movies, Solidworks (CAD), MATLAB, Some web development (adobe cs5), little gaming  Approximate Purchase Date: August 1-15 Budget Range: whatever is best value, I would rather pay little for medium specs than alot for great specs Parts Not...