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CONTACTS
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ENTATECH
0333 101 1000
INTEL CORE I3-4130 CPU
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SRP: £89.94
DISTRIBUTOR: Spire Technology
INGRAM MICRO
0871 973 3000
THEY SAY: Amazing performance and
stunning visuals start here. Get a smooth,
seamless visual experience by building your
computer around a 4th generation Intel
Core i3 processor, featuring longer battery
life and built-in security protection.
KMS COMPONENTS
029 8071 3713
SPIRE TECHNOLOGY
01202 828 444
SPECS: 1150 socket, 3.4GHz, dual core,
22nm, four threads, 3MB cache, 54W
wattage, 5GT/s bus/DMI speed, integrated
Intel Graphics HD 4400, Intel HyperThreading technology.
TARGET COMPONENTS
01977 739300
TECH DATA
0871 880 3000
VIP COMPUTERS
0871 622 7500
Motherboards and Processors
At the heart of every computer, motherboards and processors are vital for performance and
stability – as well as having something to plug everything else into. Matthew Jarvis takes a
look at some of the latest products that consumers can build their PC around…
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ASUS A88XM-A
SRP: £55.50
DISTRIBUTOR: Spire Technology
THEY SAY: This FM2+ socketed
motherboard features highendurance 5X Protection and new
UEFI BIOS on the A88X chipset. We
use quality components like
resettable fuses slots to prevent
overcurrent and short-circuit damage.
SPECS: Micro ATX, FM2+ socket,
AMD A88X chipset, four RAM slots,
AMD Radeon HD 7000/8000, AMD
Dual Graphics technology, Realtek
ALC887-VD 8-Channel HD audio,
four USB 3.0 ports, six USB 2.0 ports.
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AMD QUAD-CORE A8-6600K
ACCELERATED PROCESSOR
BLACK EDITION
SRP: £89.99
DISTRIBUTOR: VIP Computers
THEY SAY: The A8 APU is an entirely
new kind of processor that combines
the advantages of a CPU and a GPU.
The result is the world’s first highperforming, power-efficient and
balanced APU platform ever.
SPECS: Quad-core, FM2 socket,
3.9GHz, AMD Radeon HD 8570D,
4MB L2 cache, Enhanced Virus
Protection, Turbo Core 3.0.
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MSI Z87-GD65 GAMING
MOTHERBOARD
SRP: TBC
DISTRIBUTOR: Entatech
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ASUS A88XM-PLUS
SRP: £89.99
DISTRIBUTOR: VIP Computers
THEY SAY: Get the highest frag and
the lowest lag with Killer E2200
Networking. The board is made from
Military Class 4 components and can
be pushed to limit with OC Genie 4
and Click BIOS 4.
THEY SAY: The A88X-Plus is
designed to boost graphics by up to
30 per cent. 5X Protection keeps
components durable while Fan Xpert
2 gives comprehensive control over
cooling, for maximum performance
and minimum heat and noise.
SPECS: LGA 1150 socket, USB 3.0,
SATA 6Gb/s, Killer Ethernet, Military
Class 4, OC Genie 4, Click BIOS 4,
PCI Express 3.0, Nvidia SLI and AMD
CrossFire support, Super Charger.
SPECS: A88X chipset, FM2+ socket,
AMD Turbo Core 3.0 support, AMD
Radeon HD 7000/8000, AMD
CrossFireX support, Fan Xpert 2, 5X
Protection, four RAM slots.
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ASUS H81M-PLUS
SRP: £54.99
DISTRIBUTOR: VIP Computers
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THEY SAY: Boost the performance of your
components with the H81M-Plus. GPU Boost
optimises graphics while USB 3.0 transfer speeds
for peripherals are also accelerated. The Intel Socket
1150 supports 4th generation Core i7/i5/i3
processors for already blazingly fast speeds, which
can then be made even faster with Intel Turbo
Boost Technology 2.0 support.
SPECS: Micro ATX, 1150 socket, H81 chipset, Intel
Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, 5X Protection, Q-Slot
PCI Express slots, two RAM slots, one PCIe x16 slot,
GPU Boost, AI Suite 3, UEFI BIOS EZ Mode, Fan
Xpert, USB 3.0 boost.
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GIGABYTE GA-Z87X-UD4H
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MSI Z87 MPOWER MAX
SRP: TBC
DISTRIBUTOR: Entatech
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ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87
THEY SAY: The Z87 MPower Max motherboard is
designed based on four principles: the integration
of professional overclockers’ feedback, to continue
MSI’s leading position in power efficiency and
stability, to only use essential OC tools and to infuse
the DNA of MSI’s Lightning graphics cards.
THEY SAY: TUF Intel Z87 motherboard with
fortified stability using a strengthened backplate
and cooling system flexibility. Includes a LGA1150
socket and TUF Fortifier, Thermal Armor, Thermal
Radar 2, Dust Defender and components for
military-standard certified quality.
SPECS: LGA 1150 socket, DDR3-3000(OC)
memory support, USB 3.0 and SATA 6Gb/s
connectivity, 20 phase DigitALL power design,
Nvidia SLI and AMD CrossFire support, OC
Certified, Military Class 4 components, OC Genie 4,
Click BIOS 4, PCI Express 3.0, Audio Boost, Killer
E2200 Ethernet, Sound Blaster Cinema, Lucid Virtu
MVP 2.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, Intel WiDi.
SPECS: ATX, 1150 socket, Intel Z87 chipset, four
DIMM 1866/1600/1333MHz DDR3 RAM slots,
HDMI and DisplayPort outputs, Nvidia Quad-GPU
SLI and AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX support, two
PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8), one PCIe 2.0
x16 (x4 mode, black), three PCIe x1, Realtek
ALC1150 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC,
six USB 3.0/2.0 ports, eight USB 2.0/1.1 ports.
INTEL CORE I5-4440 CPU
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GIGABYTE GA-Z87X-OC
SRP: TBC
DISTRIBUTOR: Entatech
SRP: £141.44
DISTRIBUTOR: Spire Technology
SRP: TBC
DISTRIBUTOR: Entatech
THEY SAY: From high current capable digital
power delivery, performance-enhancing caching
technologies, exclusive high-end audio features,
advanced networking and device charging, gold
plated hardware connectors and of course, killer
good looks, Gigabyte 8 series motherboards are in a
class of their own.
THEY SAY: Amazing performance and stunning
visuals with a boost. Raise the bar on your PC
experience with rich visuals plus an automatic burst
of speed when you need it. The 4th generation
Intel Core i5 processor delivers amazing
performance, stunning visuals, and built-in security
for deeper protection.
THEY SAY: Designed specifically for the purpose of
breaking OC records, the Z87X-OC offers unique
and exclusive OC features that have never been
seen before on a motherboard. Giving overclockers
the edge on LN2, the Z87X-OC sits at the bleeding
edge of technical possibility.
SPECS: Supports 4th Generation Intel Core
processors, Gigabyte UEFI DualBIOS, multi-GPU
support, black solid capacitors, Gigabyte On/Off
Charge 2 for USB devices, Intel LAN with high ESD
protection, onboard quick buttons, supports
cFosSpeed internet acceleration, ten USB 3.0 ports.
SPECS: 1150 socket, 3.1GHz, 3.3GHz turbo speed,
quad-core, 22nm, four threads, 6MB cache, 84W
wattage, 5GT/s bus/DMI speed, Intel Graphics HD
4600, 1100MHz maximum frequency, DDR3-1600
memory support.
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SRP: £179.84
DISTRIBUTOR: Spire Technology
SPECS: Supports 4th Generation Intel Core
processors, Gigabyte UEFI DualBIOS, OC Ignition
feature, OC Brace feature, black solid capacitors,
Gigabyte On/Off Charge 2 for USB devices, Intel
LAN with high ESD protection, ten USB 3.0 ports.
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ASUS VANGUARD B85
AMD TRINITY A10-5800K BLACK EDITION
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GIGABYTE GA-X79-UD3
SRP: £57.42
DISTRIBUTOR: Spire Technology
SRP: £150
DISTRIBUTOR: Target Components
SRP: TBC
DISTRIBUTOR: Entatech
THEY SAY: Get TUF core reliability and cooling
tech on the Intel B85 mATX motherboard. The
LGA1150 socket can be kept cool using the TUF
Thermal Radar Core and customised fan tuning.
TUF components are military standard and certified
for tough duty.
THEY SAY: Choose an Accelerated Processing Unit
(APU) for your next PC project. AMD’s A-Series
processors combine dual-core and quad-core CPUs
and AMD Radeon Graphics on a single powerefficient chip to enable premium performance and
low power consumption. Now you can get the
best of all worlds – the performance of multicore
CPU technology and the brilliance of premium
AMD Radeon graphics technology all in a single
chip, at a great price.
THEY SAY: Gigabyte X79 series motherboards are
designed to unite unrivalled desktop PC
performance with a new level of flexibility and
hardware control. Based on the latest Intel X79
Express Chipset, Gigabyte X79 series motherboards
bring DIY builders to a new area of performanceoriented computing.
SPECS: Micro ATX, 1150 socket, Intel B85 chipset,
four DIMM DDR3 RAM slots, VGA, DVI-D, HDMI
and DisplayPort outputs, AMD Quad-GPU
CrossFireX support, one PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16, one PCIe
2.0 x16 (x4 mode, black), one PCIe 2.0 x1, Realtek
ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC,
six USB 3.0 ports, eight USB 2.0 ports.
SPECS: FM2 socket, 100W, 3.8GHz, 4MB L2 cache
size, 32nm SOI CMOS, Turbo Core 3.0 technology,
AMD Radeon Dual Graphics, AMD Eyefinity,
DirectX 11 capable, AMD HD3D gaming.
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SPECS: Intel LGA 2011 processor socket, PCI
Express 3.0, all-new digital power control, UEFI
DualBIOS, eight phase overclockable VRM design
featuring solid capacitors and a PowerPAK MOSFET
design, On/Off charge technology, Gigabyte Ultra
Durable 3 technology, Dolby Home Theater
support, high quality 110dB SNR HD audio.
ALSO AVAILABLE
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ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO
RRP: £172.76
DISTRIBUTERS: VIP Computers,
KMS Components, Spire Technology,
Tech Data, Ingram Micro
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BIOSTAR HIFI Z87X 3D ATX
SRP: £110
DISTRIBUTOR: Target Components
THEY SAY: The Asus Maximus VI is
the most-affordable board in the
revered Republic of Gamers stable,
but still offers unrivalled component
quality, overclocking power and
gamer-friendly features. It has
received worldwide critical acclaim,
with eight top UK media awards.
THEY SAY: Biostar HiFi Z87X 3D
features the LGA 1150 socket, with
four DDR3 RAM slots, USB 3.0 and a
UEFI BIOS that supports BIO-Remote
2 and Charger Booster technology.
Equipped with Biostar Hi-Fi Power
tech, it will utilise audio components
with independent power design for a
reduction in electronic noise and
superb sound quality.
SPECS: ATX, Intel Z87 chipset, four
RAM slots, Nvidia SLI and AMD
CrossFire support, ROG SupremeFX
8-Channel HD audio codec, six USB
3.0 ports, Extreme Engine Digi+ III.
SPECS: LGA 1150 processor socket,
four DIMM slots for DDR3 RAM, USB
3.0 compatibility, UEFI BIOS with
BIO-Remote 2, Charger Booster
technology, Biostar Hi-Fi Power.
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ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMPACT
SRP: £179.84
DISTRIBUTOR: Spire Technology
THEY SAY: Experience the Mini-ITX
Z87 gaming board from ROG with
amazing audio, incredible power
management and flexible nextgeneration connectivity. Use the
Sonic Radar to scan, detect and
dominate, then put your frags first
with GameFirst II and Intel LAN.
SPECS: Mini ITX, 1150 socket, Intel
Z87 chipset, two DIMM DDR3 RAM
slots, HDMI and DisplayPort outputs,
one PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16, ROG
SupremeFX Impact 8-Channel HD
audio codec, six USB 3.0 ports, six
USB 2.0 ports.
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TARGET COMPONENTS has the Intel
Core i3 4330 processor, which offers
Hyper-Threading Technology in a
3.5GHz Haswell socket CPU for
£110. Target also has the £80
FM2A88X Extreme 6+ ATX
motherboard from ASRock, which
supports dual channel DDR3 RAM
and includes integrated AMD
Radeon HD 8000/7000 graphics and
ASRock’s Purity Sound technology.
Meanwhile, Spire Technology has
AMD’s A4 X2 4000 processor. The
3.2GHz processor includes App
Acceleration and integrated Radeon
HD 7480D graphics, and is designed
to speed up the use
of everyday
applications,
such as
browsing the
web. The A4 X2
4000 is available
now for £30.48.
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