Alternative to MS98A9: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the MS98A9 (MS98A9 - MSI Intel Q77 Express Socket LGA1155 Intel ATX Motherboard) against alternatives? Pro Disk Network stocks 12 similar Intel parts that offer comparable performance at different price points. Each option below is in-stock, US-warehoused, and tested-and-certified before ship. Bulk pricing is available on quantities of 5+; B2B procurement can use Net 30 with PO.
About the MS98A9
| SKU | MS98A9 |
|---|---|
| Product | MS98A9 - MSI Intel Q77 Express Socket LGA1155 Intel ATX Motherboard |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View MS98A9 › |
Alternatives to MS98A9
Each part below is currently in our US warehouse, ships same-day for orders before 2pm ET, and includes our 90-day warranty. SKUs link to the full product page with photos, datasheets and B2B quote form.
G31TM-P35 - MSI G31TM-P35 Desktop Motherboard Intel G31 Express Chipset Socket T LGA-775 Micro ATX 1 x Processor Support 8 GB DDR2 SDRAM Maximum RAM Flo
SKU: G31TM-P35
Price: $293.26
B365MPROVDH MSI B365M PRO-VDH LGA1151/ Intel B365/ DDR4/ SATA3 / USB3.1/ Turbo M.2/ GbE/ Micro-ATX Motherboard
SKU: B365MPROVDH
Price: $362.18
Z68A-G45-B3 - MSI Z68a-G45 (B3) Motherboard Lga1155 Intel Z68 (B3) Atx Raid Sa
SKU: Z68A-G45-B3
Price: $409.83
B365MPROVH MSI B365M PRO-VH LGA1151/ Intel B365/ DDR4/ SATA3 / USB3.1/ Turbo M.2/ GbE/ Micro-ATX Motherboard
SKU: B365MPROVH
Price: $505.37
CSM-Q87M-E43 - MSI Intel Q87 LGA 1150 DDR3 USB 3.0 Micro ATX Motherboard
SKU: CSM-Q87M-E43
Price: $686.75
Z390APRO MSI Z390-A PRO LGA1151/ Intel Z390/ DDR4/ 2-Way CrossFireX/ SATA3 / USB3.1/ M.2/ A&GbE/ ATX Motherboard
SKU: Z390APRO
Price: $1,193.68
BLKDQ45CB - Intel DQ45CB Desktop Micro ATX Intel Q45 Express Chipset Socket T LGA-775 Motherboard 1x Processor Support
SKU: BLKDQ45CB
Price: $318.32
BOXD915GAVL - Intel 915G Chipset Pro 10/100 2 PCI Express X1 1 PCI Express X16 4 Memory Slots ATX Desktop Motherboard
SKU: BOXD915GAVL
Price: $285.45
D915GAV - Intel 915 Chipset 2 PCI Express X1 1 PCI Express X164 Memory Slots ATX Desktop Motherboard
SKU: D915GAV
Price: $405.26
D915PLDT - Intel 915P Express Chipset Dual Channel DDR 400/333MHz PCI Express X1 L A 775 ATX Desktop Motherboard
SKU: D915PLDT
Price: $429.83
GA-B85M-DS3H - Gigabyte LGA 1150 Intel B85 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Micro ATX DDR3 1600 Motherboard
SKU: GA-B85M-DS3H
Price: $282.20
BOXD945GCNL - Intel SOCKET-775 SATA DDR2 Video PCI Express FAST Ethernet Micro ATX Motherboard
SKU: BOXD945GCNL
Price: $140.33
How we pick alternatives
Every recommendation above was selected using these criteria:
- Spec parity — capacity, speed, port count, and form factor matched within a 10% tolerance
- Price spread — alternatives shown across the price range, so you can pick on budget
- Brand mix — both OEM-equivalent and trusted aftermarket, all certified
- Reliability data — preferred parts have failure rates below 1% in our 18-month return tracking
- In stock today — shipping today, not 4-6 weeks from now
Want a side-by-side spec comparison?
We can prepare a written comparison covering throughput, power draw, form factor and validated compatibility. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com or call +1 (407) 205-8454 — most quotes ship within 4 business hours.