Best LGA1150 MoBo for under $110

[ArkHavoc]

1. Must be under $110
2. Must be ATX sized
3. Must look nice
4. Would like for the bottom ports (USB 3.0, USB 2.0, etc) to be bracketed. If you want an example, ask.
5. Will be used solely for gaming
I am looking at the Gigabyte GA-H97 Gaming 3

Any ideas?

 

[MeteorsRaining]

I'd suggest Z97 EXTREME3, SLI support, you know it's worth in gaming. But the issue is, it's $120, and $110 after rebate:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157506
And what do you mean by bracketed?

 

[rockie_]

MeteorsRaining 's mobo is great . i may add Asrock H97 Pro4 , for less

 

[ArkHavoc]

I'd suggest Z97 EXTREME3, SLI support, you know it's worth in gaming. But the issue is, it's $120, and $110 after rebate:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157506
And what do you mean by bracketed?

This already may have a name, as I am very new to PC building. Look at the GA-h97's Bottom Ports, there are these square looking things that outline and protect the pins. It makes it so the plug only goes in perfectly. I just think it makes a MoBo look really good. Are there any other boards besides the Z97? I can look at it, but no someone who had problems with his.

 

[MeteorsRaining]

I see, unless you bend those pins arbtitarily, they all hold up in place. Your current choice is solid, there's nothing much better for the price with this specific feature, but I'd get Z97 EX3 for the SLI support it offers for the price.

 

[ArkHavoc]

I see, unless you bend those pins arbtitarily, they all hold up in place. Your current choice is solid, there's nothing much better for the price with this specific feature, but I'd get Z97 EX3 for the SLI support it offers for the price.

Truthfully, I will never SLI. Or own an Nvidia GPU. I fanboy Radeon. Hard. Lol. But thanks for your help, I will do some research between the 2 boards.

 

[MeteorsRaining]

No worries, glad to help