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- Dec 13, 2015
I have decided on a lot of the components of my new build so far, but I had one last question before I start buying them. I started putting my build together on this forum in December last year and it was recommended that I go with an ASUS Maximus VIII Gene mobo for my SFF build. I was just wondering if something has changed in the last eight months or so. Obviously, the Gene is still a good board, but is there one that is better now? I'm looking at mATX boards because I will be using an mATX case. I remember there was also an MSI board that was recommended if I wanted to go a little cheaper, but money isn't a problem and the ASUS board has more features than the MSI board. Here are the components I've got on my list...
Fractal Design Arc Mini R2
ASUS Maximus VIII Gene (maybe)
Intel i5 6600k
be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3
Samsung EVO 500GB SSD
EVGA 850W Gold PSU (I know this is overkill, but I already bought it and stuck it in the computer I have now before I started thinking about building a new one)
Corsair 8GB LPX DDR4 Memory
For the video card, I'm going with an aftermarket Sapphire or ASUS RX 480; just waiting for the ASUS to release and to see some reviews. I know the GTX 1070 will have better performance, but the RX 480 is cheaper and I like to help foster competition. Plus, my display is only 1080P, so the RX 480 will be fine.
So, anything you guys can offer about the motherboard will be a help. Thanks.
Fractal Design Arc Mini R2
ASUS Maximus VIII Gene (maybe)
Intel i5 6600k
be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3
Samsung EVO 500GB SSD
EVGA 850W Gold PSU (I know this is overkill, but I already bought it and stuck it in the computer I have now before I started thinking about building a new one)
Corsair 8GB LPX DDR4 Memory
For the video card, I'm going with an aftermarket Sapphire or ASUS RX 480; just waiting for the ASUS to release and to see some reviews. I know the GTX 1070 will have better performance, but the RX 480 is cheaper and I like to help foster competition. Plus, my display is only 1080P, so the RX 480 will be fine.
So, anything you guys can offer about the motherboard will be a help. Thanks.