What is the best Gaming Motherboard out there

[RockiLocky]

So hi guys i jsut wanted to know from you professionals what the best gaming motherboard is what is currently on the market.

 

 

As a 2nd question is the Z97 Deluxe good for gaming too or how is that looking.

 

So let me know what you think.

 

 

Best thing would be a 1150 Intel Socket.

[TheSLSAMG]

Any socket 1150 motherboard with the features you want should do. The Deluxe is very good.

[RockiLocky]

Wich one would you say has the best features for gaming and OC both CPU and GPU + has a really good onboard sound

@TheSLSAMG

[Glenwing]

The motherboard doesn't affect performance, so pretty much any board is as good as any other for gaming. Some have "gaming-oriented features" such as special audio or network solutions but in the real world these don't usually make an appreciable difference. There's not much reason to spend more than $150-$180 on a board unless you are looking at a more expensive one that has a specific feature about it you want.

[TheSLSAMG]

Wich one would you say has the best features for gaming and OC both CPU and GPU + has a really good onboard sound

@TheSLSAMG

A lot of the mainstream Z97 boards have good audio onboard.

 

If you want to spend as little as possible, MSI Z97 G55 SLI. If you are ok with spending a bit more, Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5

[RockiLocky]

Lets say i got around 200Euros thats about 250$ to spend so need suggsetions what a really reliable and one that is not gonna dissapoint me with features.

For example the onboard is important for me and it should last for 2-3years and should support SLI what kinda every mobo does these time around.

[KPZ211997]

Lets say i got around 200Euros thats about 250$ to spend so need suggsetions what a really reliable and one that is not gonna dissapoint me with features.

For example the onboard is important for me and it should last for 2-3years and should support SLI what kinda every mobo does these time around.

 

Asus Z97 Deluxe for 270$ or Asus Maximus VII Hero for 200$

[harrynowl]

Lets say i got around 200Euros thats about 250$ to spend so need suggsetions what a really reliable and one that is not gonna dissapoint me with features.

For example the onboard is important for me and it should last for 2-3years and should support SLI what kinda every mobo does these time around.

MSI gaming 5/7?

[RockiLocky]

MSI gaming 5/7?

People say the MSI boards are not so good and the support is not so good either

[helping]

People say the MSI boards are not so good and the support is not so good either

Which people? Their board are great and their CS

 

well, idk, it's functional I suppose.

If you pick the right parts that's usually not a selling point.

[harrynowl]

People say the MSI boards are not so good and the support is not so good either

people say the same about Asus support and MSI boards have been solid the last few gens.

[AlwaysFSX]

Asus Z97 Deluxe for 270$ or Asus Maximus VII Hero for 200$

Neither. They're overpriced for what you need.

 

Get  an MSI Gaming or Gigabyte Gaming board under $170 and you're fine.

[Excon]

The motherboard doesn't affect performance, so pretty much any board is as good as any other for gaming. Some have "gaming-oriented features" such as special audio or network solutions but in the real world these don't usually make an appreciable difference. There's not much reason to spend more than $150-$180 on a board unless you are looking at a more expensive one that has a specific feature about it you want.

The most useful special feature on my Hero is the network monitoring. It's actually very nice. Onboard is decent. The main bonus is quality.

[Excon]

Neither. They're overpriced for what you need.

 

Get  an MSI Gaming or Gigabyte Gaming board under $170 and you're fine.

I dunno man the Hero is a nice fairly cheap board. IT's hard not to recommend 

[KPZ211997]

Neither. They're overpriced for what you need.

 

Get  an MSI Gaming or Gigabyte Gaming board under $170 and you're fine.

That if Op decided to spend overpricingly on them

 

Else I'd suggest an MSI gaming 5 too

[AlwaysFSX]

I dunno man the Hero is a nice fairly cheap board. IT's hard not to recommend 

$200 for a board when one that's $140 can do the same thing? No.

[RockiLocky]

So right now im deciding between gaming 7 and the maximus hero so what should i get?

[mlbguy4life]

(Some) people think that the ASUS Maximus VII Hero is a "GREAT" motherboard, but if you search the internets you wont find any "respectable" reviewer claiming its praise. It doesn't have very good reviews on Amazon or Newegg either.

[Excon]

$200 for a board when one that's $140 can do the same thing? No.

I paid 140$ for my new Hero, also if it doesnt have the same software it isnt the same

[AlwaysFSX]

I paid 140$ for my new Hero, also if it doesnt have the same software it isnt the same

Stability makes a board, not a handful of "features" than you can occasionally use.

[LukaP]

Stability makes a board, not a handful of "features" than you can occasionally use.

wow. a sensivle fsx post

 

yeah, if i were you, id get the MSI 7, or MPower z97 

[AlwaysFSX]

wow. a sensivle fsx post

 

yeah, if i were you, id get the MSI 7, or MPower z97 

My posts are always sensible. People just can't understand my thinking for some reason.

[Excon]

Stability makes a board, not a handful of "features" than you can occasionally use.

Well the Hero is a very stable board. I use the better on board audio daily and I use the network monitoring daily. I always use the custom fan profiles and the desktop overclocking features. We arent talking about drastically more expensive. It's any where from 20-60$ more for a lot of great, useful stuff. You make it seem like I'm comparing a 400$ board to a 100$ one