Z77 Asrock Vs. Asus

[XCeleratedPC]

For a i5-3570K which is better from a overclocking standpoint forget finanacial just for overclocking which is superior and why? More info would be that I will be using an H100i cooler and probably nothing more ever. Possibly do something more at some point but probably by that time will be doing a whole new build anyway. I am looking specifically at the ASRock z77 Extreme6 and the Asus P8Z77-V Pro or whatever im not stuck on the model really or the brand but leaning Asrock as it seems recomended frequently and inexpensive but didn't know if I would miss any functionality that I would get with other boards.

 

[dejo]

I would say that the asus v-pro is a step up over the extreme6, as there is $45 difference in them. the asrock oc formula would be a better comparison to the v-pro. I quit buying asus boards over their horrible customer service, and have bought 2 asrock boards and really like both (oc formula and the extreme6).
as far as oc'ing between the 2 boards that I have there isnt much difference in cpu clocks, but memory clocks the oc is about 150mhz better on the same rams

 

[Knufire]

V-Pro also has built in wireless and bluetooth, no other major differences AFAIK. It's a better board than the Extreme6, but the Extreme6 is better bang/buck.

 

[onilink47]

I'm in a similar dilemma myself. I'm considering an Extreme6, but I'm in Canada and the cheapest I can find one online is for $220, which is definitely a significant jump over what's available in the US. I can get the V-Pro here for $210, but does anyone have a cheaper board they might recommend? On-board wifi is great, and I'm also looking to do beginner overclocking.

other components:
i5 3570k
xfx radeon HD 7970
2x4gb corsair vengeance
ocz vector 158gb
ocz zt-series 750w
cooler master hyper 212 evo
nzxt full phantom (phan-001wt) case

Edit: If anyone responds to this, might as well also ask if 750w psu is too much. Would 650w make more sense?

 

[Knufire]

If you're staying single card, even 500W is fine. Dual 7970s, 650W is possible but overclocking puts it closer than I would feel comfortable with, I'd stick to the 750W for dual.

Prices seem a bit different in Canada, I've noticed that Gigabyte board tend to remain prices pretty well. The UD3H could be a good choice for you.

 

[onilink47]

I can grab that board for $160, which I'm definitely a fan of, but since I would need to pick up a Wifi card, do you think I'd be better off going for the ASUS at $210 with built in Wifi? I'm guessing that's a better board to begin with.

At the end of the day, I want SATA3, USB3.0, HDMI out, Wifi, and something that I can toy with overclocking without blowing it all up. Also, I don't know anything about motherboards, so I'm completely open to suggestions.

 

[Ajay57]

@ onilink47 this would be a super buy in Canada right now, on special offer!!

1,http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=26_722&item_id=047291


2, http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=26_722&item_id=049002

Or even no 2 at that price is cheaper than you said!!

 

[onilink47]

Thanks Ajay, but unfortunately the extreme6 is only available in-store and I'm not located near one. So the question is, do I go for the ASUS P8Z77-V Pro for $210, or do I go Gigabyte UD3H for $160 and then have to buy a Wifi card separately?

 

[EarthDog]

Pro-V. Make it easy on yourself.

 

[Knufire]

If you're just beginning to OC, you could just go with the Extreme4.

 

[onilink47]

I considered the Extreme4, which I can get for $175, but since the V-Pro is only $35 more, and has the Wifi ready to go, I think it makes more sense to just go with that. Better board, has the features I want. Seems like a no brainer to me.

 

[Knufire]

Yeah, the V-Pro is relatively more expensive on this side of the border. For only $35 more, it's definitely worth it.

 

[onilink47]

Cool, well I made the plunge.. all parts were ordered this morning! So excited!

Thanks for your help.

 

[SF101]

the oc formula from asrock is night and day better than the v-pro the settings you can change are different entirely.

just saying id compare a asrock oc formula more to a MAXIMUS V FORMULA from asus rather for oc options.

 

[87dtna]

I quit buying asus boards over their horrible customer service, and have bought 2 asrock boards and really like both (oc formula and the extreme6).

Yup, I'd take asrock over asus anyday.

 

[rogbur22]

I quit buying asus boards over their horrible customer service.

Im in that club also I tried an ASrock in my first venture away from Asus in years. I was kinda nervous as I had only bought Asus exclusevly for some time. Seems though I was being silly, Im on my 4th or 5th ASrock board since then and I have yet to even test there customer service as they all ran awesome.

 

[SF101]

if your in canada their rma service is flaky tho . 3rd party rma for asrock. i just finished doing a rma on my oc formula

 

[87dtna]

I try to get as many people as I can to not buy Asus. They are pricks.

 

[SF101]

srsly?

 

[87dtna]

Yes, and also IMO asus has horrible bios layouts in general. If I buy a new motherboard, it's either ASRock or Gigabyte.