Best Motherboard for GTX 980TI SLI (£130-140)

[PcCrazed]

Here is my build, would like optimal performance and don't really want to have to upgrade anytime soon
(don't currently have both of the gpu's hence why my build features a non-sli compatible motherboard)
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/Nf9MLk


https://gyazo.com/9e3c4fa11aab568ca51293e7bc828e4d

 

[ak47jar3d]

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z97gaming5

 

[Mattz982]

Here is my build, would like optimal performance and don't really want to have to upgrade anytime soon

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/


https://gyazo.com/9e3c4fa11aab568ca51293e7bc828e4d

We can't see your build, you have to use the BBCode or the pcpp link, otherwise it just takes us to our latest builds, dont copy the url from the bar at the top

 

[Mattz982]

so i found the pic, still dont understand that build, very poor component choice IMO, try this maybe?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor (£199.96 @ More Computers)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X31 69.5 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (£56.99 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: MSI Z170A KRAIT GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard (£109.98 @ Aria PC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory (£83.99 @ Ebuyer)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£61.98 @ Novatech)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£69.98 @ Novatech)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) (£539.93 @ More Computers)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) (£539.93 @ More Computers)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case (£51.80 @ Aria PC)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply (£99.98 @ Aria PC)
Total: £1814.52
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-21 17:09 GMT+0000

 

[PcCrazed]

so i found the pic, still dont understand that build, very poor component choice IMO, try this maybe?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor (£199.96 @ More Computers)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X31 69.5 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (£56.99 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: MSI Z170A KRAIT GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard (£109.98 @ Aria PC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory (£83.99 @ Ebuyer)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£61.98 @ Novatech)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£69.98 @ Novatech)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) (£539.93 @ More Computers)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) (£539.93 @ More Computers)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case (£51.80 @ Aria PC)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply (£99.98 @ Aria PC)
Total: £1814.52
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-21 17:09 GMT+0000

I don't really need 16gb ram, + the psu i have is platinum rated (rather than gold), i have the samsung 850 PRO ssd, and i believe the asus strix 980ti has slightly better if not very similar performance to the gigabyte g1

 

[Mattz982]

so i found the pic, still dont understand that build, very poor component choice IMO, try this maybe?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor (£199.96 @ More Computers)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X31 69.5 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (£56.99 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: MSI Z170A KRAIT GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard (£109.98 @ Aria PC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory (£83.99 @ Ebuyer)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£61.98 @ Novatech)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£69.98 @ Novatech)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) (£539.93 @ More Computers)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) (£539.93 @ More Computers)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case (£51.80 @ Aria PC)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply (£99.98 @ Aria PC)
Total: £1814.52
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-21 17:09 GMT+0000

I don't really need 16gb ram, + the psu i have is platinum rated (rather than gold), i have the samsung 850 PRO ssd, and i believe the asus strix 980ti has slightly better if not very similar performance to the gigabyte g1

trust me you want at least 16GB of RAM, i was using 8GB yesterday, and when you have a rig like that you want a decent amount of RAM, the PSU rating isn't hugely important, obviosuly it's great but you're payiong a whole lot more for a few extra percent of efficiency. The strix has a slightly higher speed, but nothing that can't be achieved with an overclock, and you may see 1 extra frame for the extra £60 it is for the two cards (not worth it), also, why do you need the PRO ssd, what difference is it really making? so just saying, you could have much better budget management...

what is your budget anyway

 

[PcCrazed]

so i found the pic, still dont understand that build, very poor component choice IMO, try this maybe?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor (£199.96 @ More Computers)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X31 69.5 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (£56.99 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: MSI Z170A KRAIT GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard (£109.98 @ Aria PC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory (£83.99 @ Ebuyer)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£61.98 @ Novatech)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£69.98 @ Novatech)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) (£539.93 @ More Computers)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) (£539.93 @ More Computers)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case (£51.80 @ Aria PC)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply (£99.98 @ Aria PC)
Total: £1814.52
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-21 17:09 GMT+0000

I don't really need 16gb ram, + the psu i have is platinum rated (rather than gold), i have the samsung 850 PRO ssd, and i believe the asus strix 980ti has slightly better if not very similar performance to the gigabyte g1

trust me you want at least 16GB of RAM, i was using 8GB yesterday, and when you have a rig like that you want a decent amount of RAM, the PSU rating isn't hugely important, obviosuly it's great but you're payiong a whole lot more for a few extra percent of efficiency. The strix has a slightly higher speed, but nothing that can't be achieved with an overclock, and you may see 1 extra frame for the extra £60 it is for the two cards (not worth it), also, why do you need the PRO ssd, what difference is it really making? so just saying, you could have much better budget management...

what is your budget anyway

Sorry, i should have specified I've already bought these parts months ago with the exception of the Gpu's which are in the process of being delivered (upgraded from a gtx 970), I bought everything at a reduced price, and paid £1400 for everything (not including the mouse and monitor) £1670 If you take those into account. I just wanted some advice on which motherboard to buy that would be compatible with 2 980ti's in sli.

 

[Mattz982]

so i found the pic, still dont understand that build, very poor component choice IMO, try this maybe?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor (£199.96 @ More Computers)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X31 69.5 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (£56.99 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: MSI Z170A KRAIT GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard (£109.98 @ Aria PC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory (£83.99 @ Ebuyer)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£61.98 @ Novatech)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£69.98 @ Novatech)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) (£539.93 @ More Computers)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) (£539.93 @ More Computers)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case (£51.80 @ Aria PC)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply (£99.98 @ Aria PC)
Total: £1814.52
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-21 17:09 GMT+0000

I don't really need 16gb ram, + the psu i have is platinum rated (rather than gold), i have the samsung 850 PRO ssd, and i believe the asus strix 980ti has slightly better if not very similar performance to the gigabyte g1

trust me you want at least 16GB of RAM, i was using 8GB yesterday, and when you have a rig like that you want a decent amount of RAM, the PSU rating isn't hugely important, obviosuly it's great but you're payiong a whole lot more for a few extra percent of efficiency. The strix has a slightly higher speed, but nothing that can't be achieved with an overclock, and you may see 1 extra frame for the extra £60 it is for the two cards (not worth it), also, why do you need the PRO ssd, what difference is it really making? so just saying, you could have much better budget management...

what is your budget anyway

Sorry, i should have specified I've already bought these parts months ago with the exception of the Gpu's which are in the process of being delivered (upgraded from a gtx 970), I bought everything at a reduced price, and paid £1400 for everything (not including the mouse and monitor) £1670 If you take those into account. I just wanted some advice on which motherboard to buy that would be compatible with 2 980ti's in sli.

alright, still, upgrade to 16GB as well