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Hey guys, it's almost here... I should be picking up my PC parts around Wednesday, BUT I have a slight problem...


 


I put the MSI Z97-G45 Gaming on hold for me (Along with other parts), but the ETA for it to arrive at the store to be ready for pickup is on Wednesday (Keep it mind, this can be delayed...) 


 


I asked them if they have any other motherboards similar to the G45 and they have: The Gaming 5 or 3. The real question is...


Should I get a Gaming 3 or 5 and pick it up on Monday, or wait for the G45 to come in?


 


 

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Whatever you think looks better. All motherboards are pretty much the same (once you get into reputable manufacturers and assuming the same chipsets / actual needed features).

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i would go with whatever works, you dont need the most flashy board their is :P whatever works, works although personally i like asus boards :S

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Whatever you think looks better. All motherboards are pretty much the same (once you get into reputable manufacturers and assuming the same chipsets / actual needed features).

 

i would go with whatever works, you dont need the most flashy board their is :P whatever works, works although personally i like asus boards :S

 

The G45 is brown, go with the gaming 5!

 

Thanks, I chose MSI because of the Red/Black color, extra features (Frame boost, VGA boost, etc.) and I'm just comfortable with their service. I'm also doing a Red/Black build. ;)

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i look at amount of sata ports and how many i want, i look at the amount of USB 3 ports and then i look at colors, other than that it doesnt matter much, tho i like the fan controller on Asus boards...

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