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What MOBO To Go With For New Gaming Build?!?

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I am currently in a new build upgrade and can't seem to decide which way to lean on a motherboard. I have always tend to stay in the middle of the road, but I do want to go all out on this build and I know the mb is a very important key to that role. What is a great motherboard for everyday use and heavy gaming. Budget varies but 200-300. The ones I am currently looking at are:

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 LGA 1150 Intel Z87

ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO LGA 1150 Intel Z87

ASUS Z87-PRO LGA 1150 Intel Z87

ASRock Z87 Extreme6 LGA 1150 Intel Z87

Thoughts or recommendations other then these motherboards?

Setup (Will Be:)
i7 4770k
MB: Pending
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1866
Samsung 840 Pro 128/256 SDDS
2 HDD 2-TB Segate Barracuda 64mb
GTX 760 sc edition
CORSAIR HX Series HX750 750W ATX12V 2.3 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS
 
Unless you intend to use extreme cooling options for very high overclocking, I don't see why you would go with an expensive board. I would look at the Extreme 4 or any other Z87 board in the $125-150 range. Spend the extra money on a better gpu. 760 is a bit underpowered, imo, comparing to your other specs.
 
ninjacore said:
Unless you intend to use extreme cooling options for very high overclocking, I don't see why you would go with an expensive board. I would look at the Extreme 4 or any other Z87 board in the $125-150 range. Spend the extra money on a better gpu. 760 is a bit underpowered, imo, comparing to your other specs.
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EarthDog said:
Of those, the Pro or Extreme 6.
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I have a blackhawk ultra super tower (8 fans stocks) plus can add more if need be. Overclocking will be used, but more of a slight/moderate overclock then a extreme oc. I just wanted to make sure to get a above average mobo with everything I need. I really like the Extreme 6 and Hero. Just want a solid board that won't let me down. Never really bought into a high mobo, was always in the below-middle range when buying one for my previous builds. But overall all, the boards (Hero, Ext 6/Pro) are all quality boards tho and can't really go wrong with buying them? I know they all have pro/cons, but overall they seem to get really good reviews with maybe the hero edging out due to the better audio (looking at reviews)
 
EarthDog said:
An average mobo wouldn't let you down where you are overclocking.. ;)
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So in that reference, are you saying a avg board is the Pro/Ext6 or more like the Ext4 and the MSI Z87-G45 Gaming LGA 1150 Intel Z87 and MSI Z87-GD65 Gaming LGA 1150 Intel Z87. Everything but the Pro seems to be around $150-$170, Pro is I believe $190-$200
 
I am saying, if you needed/wanted to save a few dollars, a lesser board (the ones you suggested are all solid) would be fine, yep. :)

Perhaps save there and jump up on the GPU a bit since this is for gaming. You can also go for a 4670K too to save even more money to put towards your GPU. All depends on your budget.
 
EarthDog said:
I am saying, if you needed/wanted to save a few dollars, a lesser board (the ones you suggested are all solid) would be fine, yep. :)

Perhaps save there and jump up on the GPU a bit since this is for gaming. You can also go for a 4670K too to save even more money to put towards your GPU. All depends on your budget.
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In all honesty, I don't really have a budget lol, I mean I would like to keep it reasonable of course, but I do want to build a very solid rig. Maybe I can PM you my full build list and discuss from there? Whatever is easier. I have thought about moving to the 4670k instead to save $100 since the 4770k won't give a performance increase on games. I do a little editing but nothing extreme that the 4670 couldn't handle well (and in all honesty, who can really say or see they saved a few microseconds while editing) plus it will keep the heat dissipation down as well which is a plus.
 
Public is easier.. let the whole community assist.

If I was you, I would go 4670K, MSI GD65, and a 280x GPU.
 
I concur. Though, if you live near a microcenter and are able to buy the CPU today, might as well jump on that crazy $200 4770k deal ;)
 
I would like to stay nvidia for a gpu. Say what! The chip is in sale for 200!!!? Can this be bought online? I don't believe I am near one, can look as I live in Houston.
 
In store only...

Here is your store:

Houston/West Loop
1717 West Loop Drive South
Houston, TX 77027
 
Bummer. I saw posts on fatwallet about Staples price matching the deal. Might be worth a call if you have one nearby.
 
I tried that myself (Staples) but any of the couple that are local, did not sell CPUs. Still worth a try though!
 
EarthDog said:
Fry's should... I recall someone here mentioning that as well.

GL! :thup:
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Just called and the guy on the phone said I have to come into the store so they can look at the ad and determine. Might be asking for a manager up in here lol
 
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