00:00You guys, the LGA 2011-3 platform is still an absolute beast for budget builders,
00:05and I've dug through the listings to find the absolute best deals that are actually worth your
00:09money. If you're looking to build a powerful workstation or a gaming rig without spending
00:14a fortune, these are the top 5 LGA 2011-3 motherboard kits for builders.
00:20First up, we have the SOIOX99 DDR3 combo, and this thing is a sales monster with nearly 5,000
00:26units sold. It pairs an E5 2673v3 CPU with 16GB of RAM, which is a solid starting point for a
00:35budget
00:35build. The best feature here is definitely the inclusion of TPM 2.0 and an NVMe M.2 slot,
00:42keeping you compatible with modern Windows requirements. At just $66.42, it's a reliable,
00:49no-nonsense entry point that clearly works for thousands of happy builders.
00:53If you want to stick with DDR4 memory, the Machinist X99v9S is the way to go.
00:59This board uses the C612 chipset and supports TPM 2.0, but the real selling point is the triple
01:06NVMe M.2 slots that is insane expandability for this price range. It supports a huge range of
01:12Xeon E5 CPUs on the LGA 2011-3 socket. At $77.47, it's the most expensive on this list,
01:21but if you need high-speed storage options and modern RAM, the extra cost is totally justified.
01:27For those on a strict budget, check out this SOIO X99 kit with the E5 2680v4.
01:34This is the cheapest option here at only $48.96, yet it still includes a 16GB stick of DDR4ACC RAM.
01:42The E5 2680v4 is a 14-core monster, making this kit incredible value for anyone doing video
01:49editing or virtualization on a budget. It's currently sitting at a 4.8-star rating,
01:55which is impressive for a kit this affordable. Next, we have the SOIO Gaming Motherboard X99BSF,
02:02which is perfect for a white or black-themed build. It comes with the E5 2640v4 CPU and 16GB of
02:09DDR4 RAM
02:10running at 2133MHz. The standout feature here is the C612 chipset combined with PCIe 3.0X16 support
02:19and TPM 2.0, ensuring you get stable performance for a dedicated GPU. At $53.26, it's a fantastic
02:28middle-ground option that offers great bang for your buck. Finally, let's look at the SOIO X99 kit
02:35featuring the E5-2682v4. This is a favorite among builders who want higher clock speeds out of the
02:42box. You get the 2682v4 CPU paired with 16GB of DDR4 RAM in a dual-channel configuration,
02:49plus that M.2 NVMe slot and TPM pin. Priced at $68.97, it's a premium feeling kit that balances
02:58price and performance perfectly for a gaming setup. So, if you're ready to start your next budget build,
03:04all the links for these kits are in the description below. If this video helped you out,
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03:14Thanks for watching, and I'll see you in the next one.
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