Help to find Motherboard for Thermaltake Core V21 case

[Kimshiyun]

Hi,
I'm building a Micro-ATX PC using the Thermaltake Core V21, but I can't seem to find a compatible motherboard with AC'97 &/or HD Audio Azalia as well as Front USB 3.0 Header to fit the case.

I prefer a Gigabyte motherboard, and I hope it has also these features:
Front USB 3.0 Header
AC'97 &/or HD Audio Azalia
4 Memory Slots.
2 PCI ex 3.0 16x (but if there is only one then it's fine)


Price Range: $100~150 or $200 at MAX.

Here are the Build Specifications :
CASE: THERMALTAKE CORE V21 Manual
CPU: Intel Core i5-4590S 3.0GHz (Quad-Core)
RAM: AVEXIR PC1600 8GB Core Black LED RED CL11 (two sticks 16GB in Total)
GPU: Sapphire HD 7730 1GB GDDR5
PSU: ANTEC 700Watts VP700P
HDD: Toshiba 1TB DT01ACA100 (I may add more)
SSD: AVEXIR 128GB V1 SATA3 (not sure whether to use it or not)
MOBO: Micro-ATX?????

 

[j3ster]

try any of these two. but i would recommend an ASUS board though. never failed me once really. but to each his own.

http://pcpartpicker.com/product/d7ckcf/asus-motherboard-maximusviigene

http://pcpartpicker.com/product/gfYXsY/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz97mxgaming5

not sure if there are front USB 3.0 headers though. on any of the two but they seem to be the best at the price you are asking for.

 

[Kimshiyun]

Thanks @j3ster I think I missed that "GA-Z97MX G5", I thought all the G-Series are full ATX motherboards. I looked some review and it seems good.
The ASUS is too expensive. I'd prefer something cheaper.

If any of you know of any others please share.

 

[Kimshiyun]

http://pcpartpicker.com/product/gfYXsY/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz97mxgaming5

not sure if there are front USB 3.0 headers though.

There is F_USB3.0 header since it's a Z97 motherboard.

But are you sure it comes with HD Audio Azalia? because that's the second concern and the front audio must be AC'97 and/or HD Audio Azalia as stated in the Thermaltake Core V21 case manual.

 

[j3ster]

http://pcpartpicker.com/product/gfYXsY/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz97mxgaming5

not sure if there are front USB 3.0 headers though.

There is F_USB3.0 header since it's a Z97 motherboard.

But are you sure it comes with HD Audio Azalia? because that's the second concern and the front audio must be AC'97 and/or HD Audio Azalia as stated in the Thermaltake Core V21 case manual.

sorry for the late reply was doing some work. ill go check this one out for you when I get to a retail shop around my place later on. ill update you on what I know.

 

[j3ster]

for the mean time check this specifications page maybe youd see if it features the one you need.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128716

 

[j3ster]

http://pcpartpicker.com/product/gfYXsY/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz97mxgaming5

not sure if there are front USB 3.0 headers though.

There is F_USB3.0 header since it's a Z97 motherboard.

But are you sure it comes with HD Audio Azalia? because that's the second concern and the front audio must be AC'97 and/or HD Audio Azalia as stated in the Thermaltake Core V21 case manual.

modern motherboards comes with HD audio as standard. so it should work fine. also in the manufaturers website it does list it has HD audio. but if you are unclear even with what ive said and given the link to, you can always contact gigabyte it self. you can ask them if the board you want from them has this specific feature. it would be the best and quickest way. for my visit to retail shops, it does have HD audio, and would be compatible with almost every case out there with front audio jacks. besides AC'97 is quite a standard really.

 

[Kimshiyun]

modern motherboards comes with HD audio as standard. so it should work fine. also in the manufaturers website it does list it has HD audio... for my visit to retail shops, it does have HD audio, and would be compatible with almost every case out there with front audio jacks.

Thank you very much for the effort. I really hope that the HD Audio sound card is the same as Intel's HD Audio or compatible.
I thought about contacting Gigabyte.com, I will try to find their e-mail address and I hope they will answer me shortly.

 

[j3ster]

modern motherboards comes with HD audio as standard. so it should work fine. also in the manufaturers website it does list it has HD audio... for my visit to retail shops, it does have HD audio, and would be compatible with almost every case out there with front audio jacks.

Thank you very much for the effort. I really hope that the HD Audio sound card is the same as Intel's HD Audio or compatible.
I thought about contacting Gigabyte.com, I will try to find their e-mail address and I hope they will answer me shortly.

your welcome, and well im buying new parts for my pc too so yea i asked for the gigabyte GA z97mx gaming 5, since there are plently of z97 boards here and luckily i found one it didnt bother me and was glad to help, but the guys who work at the retail shop, said it does have it, i do trust them since they build pcs for a living with custom water cooling loops and what not so i think they are knowledgeable with the matter at hand. also they do have an e-mail and they should reply back with you, asus does that so i doubt gigabyte wont. anyways i hope everything goes well into your favor happy gaming! 😀

 

[Kimshiyun]

I asked the Gigabyte Technical Support Team and finally here is their answer:

Dear customer,

Mother board build in Realtek audio front audio header is HD and AC97 compatible depend on the connector from chassis. You may refer to page 17 on mother board manual for details

Best regards,

GIGABYTE technical support team.

And well, it seems that the audio header is compatible (if I understood it right). I hope.