Motherboard that's better than Z97-A for $0-~$50 more

[Drahsid]

Anything that's interesting?

[thekeemo]

what color scheme

[NeatSquidYT]

what color scheme

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This. Chances are you won't be utilising the beefy VRMs of higher end mobos

[ZetZet]

z97-a is a great motherboard, it has every feature, anything else you would get is maybe wireless (you shouldn't) and looks.

[Drahsid]

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This. Chances are you won't be utilising the beefy VRMs of higher end mobos

I'd prefer for it to be black, But I frankly on't care.

[vembutech]

The z97 mobo are really good one with best balance of cooling performance and low noise and also the z97 perfectly fits the needs with great value pricing.

[incarnate]

the z97-a covers all the features needed in a great value package. what do you define as a better motherboard? what features are you looking for because that is really the only thing you'll be getting for up to $50 more

[CNY RMB]

Maybe try the Asus Z97-AR, it is basically the same, just silver instead of gold and no VGA or DVI out for the integrated graphics. Its probably the best looking mb deal you can get. Ordered it for my own build, gonna post a review when I actually had some time with it.

[i_build_nanosuits]

Motherboard that's better than Z97-A for $0-~$50 more

Anything that's interesting?

if you don't care about aestetics, none...unless theres a good deal going on some competing boards...where are you shopping?

[donsleeq]

ASrock Z97 Extreme 4

and as some one said.. you won't fully utilize the VRM of higher end boards.. this has 12 phase power and has a large VRM heat sink

[Drahsid]

if you don't care about aestetics, none...unless theres a good deal going on some competing boards...where are you shopping?

The MSI Gaming 7 has $40 off at Super Biz, I got that.

[i_build_nanosuits]

The MSI Gaming 7 has $40 off at Super Biz, I got that.

good choice, you'll love the board.