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[Build Help] Almost completed build - need motherboard and storage advice!
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Type Item Price
CPU Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor $209.00
CPU Cooler Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler $17.19
Memory Kingston XMP Blu Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory $52.47
Video Card Gigabyte Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card $172.55
Case Raidmax ATX-248NWU (Black/Blue) ATX Mid Tower Case $23.14
Power Supply Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply $72.98 @ Newegg
Total
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. $547.33
Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-11 17:08 EST-0500

Above is my current part list (I have not yet ordered the Processor, but that is the planned purchase).

I have a Microcenter near me, and was planning to walk in and ask advice about a motherboard to bundle with the CPU. Unfortunately they are out of stock of the i5-4670K, so that blows that plan out of the water.

I can get the CPU standalone from Amazon for $209 (after 5% back from my CC).

That leaves me in need of a MOBO and storage.

For the MOBO, I was going to go with the Z87-G41 or Z87-Extreme4 that microcenter normally bundles with, as it saves me quite a bit. But I can't seem to find any reliable reviews of these boards. Is the extreme significantly better, or are there better options out there? Also, does anyone have any experience with how long it will take MC to restock the i5? Should I wait, or just bite the bullet and get elsewhere?

As far as storage goes, I was really leaning toward a 256 GB SSD, as I currently have a 128 GB in my laptop and I feel exceedingly cramped. Any recommendations?

I'd like to keep the entire build under $800 (under $700, preferably) if possible.

Thanks for any advice!

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