Motherboard Selection

[mikewaals]

Hi,

 

F*** my mobo got busted yesterday, socket get damaged and I am going to replace it.

Mobo: ASUS Z87 PRO motherboard 

But now this mobo is out of stock from the website I purchased.

So now I have an opportunity to buy a better one

I came to the conclusions to 2 final motherboards which I like the best:-

 

1. Asus Sabertooth Z87 Motherboard

2. Asus Maximus V1 Hero Motherboard

Please suggest one of these keeping in mind below:-

 

\I have H100I cpu cooler

I have I7 4770K Processor

I have Cooler Master SE cabinet.

I have Corsair vs650 PSU

i have 16 GB 1800 MHZ Gskill ripjaws

I have MSI 280X R9 3G gaming GPU

 

Please suggest. 

 

Thanks & Regards,

Munish

[CowsGoRoar]

Maximus, especially if you're on a colour scheme. If you have another colour, than Sabertooth. Both motherboards are great IMO, it's just the aesthetics that I would choose from.

[mikewaals]

I am after the better performance, OC, and better features and the mobo lives longer

I am not after colors....

[patrickjp93]

Are you considering a Broadwell upgrade down the line? If so, go with Z97 since it's confirmed to be Broadwell's chipset in addition to the Devil's Canyon chips.

[mikewaals]

How about these motherboards, please let me know which one I should  choose but keeping in mind the components I already have which I posted above:-

 

MSI Z97 Gaming 7 Motherboard

MSI Z97 Gaming 3 Motherboard

MSI Z97 MPower Motherboard

MSI Z97 Gaming 5 Motherboard

MSI Z97 MPOWER MAX AC Motherboard

 

Please let me know.

[mikewaals]

Please share your views which one should I go for.

[mikewaals]

I am planning to go with this motherboard because it is z97 chipset and have tons of features

 

ASUS MOTHERBOARD MAXIMUS VII HERO

 

Please suggest if this is compatible with below components:-

 H100I cpu cooler

 I7 4770K Processor

 Cooler Master SE cabinet.

 Corsair vs650 PSU

16 GB 1800 MHZ Gskill ripjaws

MSI 280X R9 3G gaming GPU

 

 

 

Mike.

[harrynowl]

 

I am planning to go with this motherboard because it is z97 chipset and have tons of features

 

ASUS MOTHERBOARD MAXIMUS VII HERO

 

Please suggest if this is compatible with below components:-

 H100I cpu cooler

 I7 4770K Processor

 Cooler Master SE cabinet.

 Corsair vs650 PSU

16 GB 1800 MHZ Gskill ripjaws

MSI 280X R9 3G gaming GPU

 

 

 

Mike.

 

Real question is, do you need these features? 90% of them are available on channel boards but aren't marketed as heavily.

[mikewaals]

Then what do you say, which motherboard should I go for?

[harrynowl]

Then what do you say, which motherboard should I go for?

 

MSI Z97 Gaming 5 Motherboard

Is good enough for what I imagine you're going to need.

 

also quote people so they see your reply

[mikewaals]

Is good enough for what I imagine you're going to need.

 

also quote people so they see your reply

 

Do you think MSI Z97 Gaming 5 Motherboard is better than ASUS MOTHER BAORD MAXIMUS VII HERO in all aspects and keeping in mind all components I already have,

[patrickjp93]

Is good enough for what I imagine you're going to need.

 

also quote people so they see your reply

Or use the @mikewaals function to tell people you've replied to them specifically.

[harrynowl]

Do you think MSI Z97 Gaming 5 Motherboard is better than ASUS MOTHER BAORD MAXIMUS VII HERO in all aspects and keeping all components I already have,

Better is subjective. It's definitely better value and you'll get the same overclock / sound / whatever from it so I see no reason to spend more myself.

 

Or use the @mikewaals function to tell people you've replied to them specifically.

But if they've asked multiple questions they'd probably want to know which I'm replying too specifically.

[patrickjp93]

Do you think MSI Z97 Gaming 5 Motherboard is better than ASUS MOTHER BAORD MAXIMUS VII HERO in all aspects and keeping in mind all components I already have,

It's not that it's superior. It's at a better price point while maintaining most of the same hardware expansion (and better onboard audio speaking from experience) features. Most people don't really use the ROG features/software. If you do, get it, but honestly the MSI Gaming 5/7 is a better choice on price/hardware ratio.

[mikewaals]

Better is subjective. It's definitely better value and you'll get the same overclock / sound / whatever from it so I see no reason to spend more myself.

 

 

But if they've asked multiple questions they'd probably want to know which I'm replying too specifically.

 

Hmm I feel I should go for MSI, I was just thinking ASUS has better repo than MSI

 

 

 

It's not that it's superior. It's at a better price point while maintaining most of the same hardware expansion (and better onboard audio speaking from experience) features. Most people don't really use the ROG features/software. If you do, get it, but honestly the MSI Gaming 5/7 is a better choice on price/hardware ratio.

Yea thanks, I can only go for the MSI Gaming 5/7 if my existing components are compatible with this mother board, so please tell if the above components I posted are compatible.

[harrynowl]

Hmm I feel I should go for MSI, I was just thinking ASUS has better repo than MSI

 

 

 

Yea thanks, I can only go for the MSI Gaming 5/7 if my existing components are compatible with this mother board, so please tell if the above components I posted are compatible.

Yep, compatibility issues are only with trying to use a new devil's canyon cpu in a old z87 board.

 

ASUS were the best back in the day, but recently the likes of msi, gigabyte and asrock have been churning out better boards for less

[patrickjp93]

Hmm I feel I should go for MSI, I was just thinking ASUS has better repo than MSI

 

 

 

Yea thanks, I can only go for the MSI Gaming 5/7 if my existing components are compatible with this mother board, so please tell if the above components I posted are compatible.

Yeah, totally compatible.

[patrickjp93]

Yep, compatibility issues are only with trying to use a new devil's canyon cpu in a old z87 board.

 

ASUS were the best back in the day, but recently the likes of msi, gigabyte and asrock have been churning out better boards for less

Wouldn't say better (except on audio, where MSI kicked their ass) but definitely near-equal for a better price. for workstations, I think I'd still err on the side of ASUS unless someone can really talk me into someone else, but for mainstream people and lesser enthusiasts, yeah, Asus ROG is way too expensive for what you get imho.

 

If you're gonna get a 4770k, why not just go for the 4790k? They're really close in price point, and with the money you save on the mobo you can make up the difference, and that's a big difference in how hot the chip runs and how fast it runs.

 

Edit: I'm a ditz, you're reusing your CPU. Ignore that part.

[mikewaals]

Yep, compatibility issues are only with trying to use a new devil's canyon cpu in a old z87 board.

 

ASUS were the best back in the day, but recently the likes of msi, gigabyte and asrock have been churning out better boards for less

I am not able to get you when you say trying to use a new devil's canyon cpu in an old z87 board, my z87 is damaged.

Did you meant that CPU I7 4770K wont work with MSI GAMING 7

[patrickjp93]

I am not able to get you when you say trying to use a new devil's canyon cpu in an old z87 board, my z87 is damaged.

Did you meant that CPU I7 4770K wont work with MSI GAMING 7

That's not it at all. Z87 boards SOMETIMES can support devil's canyon chips (G3258, 4690k, 4790k only), but not always. You're fine. The 4770k will be fine in the MSI Z97 Gaming boards.

[mikewaals]

That's not it at all. Z87 boards SOMETIMES can support devil's canyon chips (G3258, 4690k, 4790k only), but not always. You're fine. The 4770k will be fine in the MSI Z97 Gaming boards.

ok it seems there is some confusion , let me clear it out.

My ASUS Z87 Pro motherboard is damaged, so I am planning to get the replacement but because the website do not have ASUS Z87 pro anymore, I am planning to buy a new mobo.

I have already posted the components I have with me now and I am looking only the compatible mobo with these components.

 

So I want a better speed only, so now do you think ASUS has better speed.

I would be running some heavy duty applications on the my PC, so keeping that in my mind, let me know which motherboard.

I am not worrying about price, I want a future safe mobo which should runs around 2-3 years.

[patrickjp93]

ok it seems there is some confusion , let me clear it out.

My ASUS Z87 Pro motherboard is damaged, so I am planning to get the replacement but because the website do not have ASUS Z87 pro anymore, I am planning to buy a new mobo.

I have already posted the components I have with me now and I am looking only the compatible mobo with these components.

 

So I want a better speed only, so now do you think ASUS has better speed.

I would be running some heavy duty applications on the my PC, so keeping that in my mind, let me know which motherboard.

I am not worrying about price, I want a future safe mobo which should runs around 2-3 years.

And the MSI Z97  Gaming 5/7 is plenty for that. I just built my Dad a 10-year rig based on it.

[mikewaals]

And the MSI Z97  Gaming 5/7 is plenty for that. I just build my Dad a 10-year rig based on it.

 

Thanks bro, now am gona buy this beast. can I OC this mobo

 

I forgot to mention I have Asus 24 inch VS248H LED , I hope this would be compatible it with too.

[mikewaals]

Bro please let me know if Monitor Asus 24 inch VS248H LED is compatible with MSI Z97 Gaming 7 mobo.

[patrickjp93]

Bro please let me know if Monitor Asus 24 inch VS248H LED is compatible with MSI Z97 Gaming 7 mobo.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236153

This one, right? As long as the HDMI port is working, it's compatible.