What motherboard to go with i3 + 6770?

computerboi

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For now I have decided to go with i3 and a 6770 gpu. I would like to know the best mobo to go with it. How much do the z68s cost? I have a budget of $350 for my build(cpu,gpu,mobo,ram,hdd). Can I get an i5? What are the best options in this budget? Please help. Thanx alot :) .
 

tlmck

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If you are getting an i3-2100 CPU, I would not worry about an i5. The i3 is plenty fast. I will list parts from Newegg as I do not know your shopping options,

6770 - $79.99 after rebate - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102940

CPU - $124.99 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115078

Motherboard - $109.99 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128538

Ram - 4gb for 32 bit Windows - $21.99 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148474

8gb for 64 bit Windows - $36.99 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231422

Total - $351.96 W/8gb ram.