i7 8700(non k) Z370 Board help for i7 8700(non K)

[DeadlyTitan]

So i am building a pc with i7 8700(non k) CPU and having a bit of confusion in choosing the board for my build.

 

These are the boards available to me. 

• MSI Z370 Gaming Plus
• MSI Z370 A-Pro
• Gigabyte Z370 HD3P
• Asus Prime Z370 - P

 

So among them, which one is the best? those are the only cheap Z370 boards available to me.  Please suggest.

[Zando_]

I'd go for the ASUS, MSI and Gigabyte's VRMs have been lacking lately, at least on the Ryzen side. Though that's not a massive concern considering you won't be overclocking, and I think MSI has been making solid Intel boards for ages. So just go for whichever you think looks the nicest and has the features you want. 

[just_dave]

deleted, my stupidity

sorry @Zando Bob

Edited November 21, 2017 by dave_k
dumbass me

[genexis_x]

MSI Z370-A Pro (recommended by der8auer here) or Asus Prime Z370-P

[genexis_x]

2 minutes ago, dave_k said:

Since when Asus VRMs are lacking on Ryzen? If we avoid the B350s that are bad from every brand, their X370s have great VRMs way better than all MSI, most Gigabyte and most ASRock boards?

I think he only mean VRMs lacking on MSI and Gigabyte boards, he's going for Asus

[just_dave]

Asus would be my choice. VRMs dont matter for 8700.

[just_dave]

Just now, ZM Fong said:

I think he only mean MSI and Gigabyte, he's going for Asus

lol yeah probably

[DeadlyTitan]

Hmm, i dunno i initially picked the Asus board cause well it says Asus, but then heard bad things about it which is why i am now confused, 

[genexis_x]

Just now, DeadlyTitan said:

heard bad things

What are the bad things you heard?

[DeadlyTitan]

Just now, ZM Fong said:

What are the bad things you heard?

Its build quality and some other technical stuff. And a very lacking VRM, also packs less features. 

[genexis_x]

1 minute ago, DeadlyTitan said:

Its build quality and some other technical stuff. And a very lacking VRM, also packs less features. 

In fact Asus has good quality mobos and VRM design+cooling
Less features? Not quite, however if you want most features get an Asrock board

[Princess Luna]

5 minutes ago, DeadlyTitan said:

Its build quality and some other technical stuff. And a very lacking VRM, also packs less features. 

What? Asus is the best brand for motherboards if we compare the raw amount of decent offerings from all brands.

 

Also thanks for reminding me I should start watching Gintama again.

[DeadlyTitan]

15 minutes ago, ZM Fong said:

In fact Asus has good quality mobos and VRM design+cooling
Less features? Not quite, however if you want most features get an Asrock board

12 minutes ago, Princess Cadence said:

What? Asus is the best brand for motherboards if we compare the raw amount of decent offerings from all brands.

 

Also thanks for reminding me I should start watching Gintama again.

Well i prefer performance and functionality than looks and features which is why i picked the Asus but my friends got me confused.

 

So between MSI Z370-A Pro and  Asus Prime Z370-P?

 

Gintama  

[Princess Luna]

3 minutes ago, DeadlyTitan said:

Asus Prime Z370-P?

Asus by all means, MSi is all about aesthetic and looks, hells they sell hardware nowadays thanks to their gaming marketing rather than any true quality.

 

You won't regret it.

[DeadlyTitan]

Thnx guys, going with the Asus one