ASRock M8 (Z87-M8) on sale at Newegg - BareBones

Newegg: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16856158036

See post # 8 - this deal is on again... at $199

Here is an interesting bare bones system (case, power supply and motherboard) that at Newegg’s current price ($250 USD) seems like a real deal.
This is the ‘older’ Z87-M8 version which has now been updated to a Z97-M8 that lists for $500 USD.

Check it out.



M8 is sold as a barebones system, which only includes a chassis, power supply, mini-ITX motherboard, fans, slot-in DVD-RW and SD 3.0

This system most likely will be a challenge to bring up with OS X! But then that is where the fun begins.

Your thoughts.

Good modding,
neil

I just noticed that this sale item is back in play today. For the last few days the price had returned to $ 449 US.

I have purchased one and have OS X (Mavericks and Yosemite) running on the Z87-M8 motherboard so there is no risk of OS X in-compatibility.

This is the most technology that you can buy for $ 250 US.

See my build log: http://www.tonymacx86.com/retail-cases/163153-neilharts-asrock-m8-barebones-z87-m8-motherboard.html

Good modding,
neil.

Back on sale $249.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16856158036

Now down to $199 at The Egg !

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16856158036&cm_re=M8-_-56-158-036-_-Product

UPDATE: 6-18-15 The Newegg.com price has gone up to 399 again but you can still get it
for 199 at the Newegg Business website. So you still have a chance at the lower price.

http://www.neweggbusiness.com/product/product.aspx?item=9b-56-158-036

And today it is still available for $ 199.99 USD.

If you are at least interested this is a real deal... motherboard, power supply, WiFi/BT, case, case fans (4)...

Don't get me wrong as there are issues with this barebones system; see my experience here: http://www.tonymacx86.com/retail-cases/163153-neilharts-asrock-m8-barebones-z87-m8-motherboard.html

But it is an easy hack to have OS X up and running so that is no longer a risk.

If you use a lower power CPU you should have a good experience.

IMHO...

Good modding,
neil

I just noticed that Newegg still has this barebones system on sale for $ 199.99 US.

This is a GREAT deal. An easy OS X hack with only issue is sound (see my story).

The components alone are worth more then then the current price.

- motherboard Z87-M8

- PSU

- Slot loading DVD Re-writeable optical drive

- Riser card

- Compatible WiFi/BT 4 1/2 card

If I had the extra cash I would purchase another one just for the parts.

Good modding,
neil

Still on sale for $199, "save $300". Original link lives.

Hey this deal is on again...! $199 for a M8! This is a barebones mini-itx Z87 system. A very good deal in my mind. See my project here: http://www.tonymacx86.com/retail-cases/163153-neilharts-asrock-m8-barebones-z87-m8-motherboard.html

The newegg link is: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16856158036

Good modding,
neil

I am tempted to purchase one of these as the parts (motherboard, PSU, riser card, slot loadging DVD drive) are worth more then the price of the unit!

neilhart said:

Hey this deal is on again...! $199 for a M8! This is a barebones mini-itx Z87 system. A very good deal in my mind. See my project here: http://www.tonymacx86.com/retail-cases/163153-neilharts-asrock-m8-barebones-z87-m8-motherboard.html

The newegg link is: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16856158036

Good modding,
neil

I am tempted to purchase one of these as the parts (motherboard, PSU, riser card, slot loadging DVD drive) are worth more then the price of the unit!

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This thing is insanely cool looking. So all I need is a CPU and RAM to get this running, right? Of course I'll add a GPU as well, but otherwise this thing only requires a few parts to have a working PC?

osirhc said:

This thing is insanely cool looking. So all I need is a CPU and RAM to get this running, right? Of course I'll add a GPU as well, but otherwise this thing only requires a few parts to have a working PC?

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Yes: See my build.

Good modding,
neil