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Is this mobo overkill?

Kejimuna
By Kejimuna
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Is this mobo overkill for this build?


 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($319.00 @ PC Force) 

CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($143.00 @ Paradigm PCs) 



Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($115.00 @ PC Force) 



Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($146.00 @ Paradigm PCs) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($149.95 @ Computer Lounge) 

Monitor: LG 22MP55HQ-P 60Hz 22.0" Monitor  ($199.95 @ Computer Lounge) 

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm QuickFire XT Wired Slim Keyboard  ($153.00 @ Paradigm PCs) 

Total: $1433.90

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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No, it's about right. It's a nice board.

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Nope :) That all looks perfectly balanced to me. You could go with a cheaper motherboard if you need to save money but make sure you stick with the Z97 chipset so you are able to overclock your processor :D

My Current Build: 

Intel i5 3570K @ 4.4GHz 1.11V, Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO, Asrock Z77 Extreme4, Corsair Vengeance 8GB 1600MHz, Samsung 840 EVO 250GB, Asus GTX 760 DCII Overclocked, Corsair CX600M

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No mobo is overkill unless you need absolutely nothing.

 

Though the SOC Force or something from Gigabyte was pretty extreme, yeah.

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It's probably my favorite Z97 board tbh

Desktop: Intel Core i5 2380P (2400 w/o iGPU), MSI H61, 8GB RAM, 256GB SP610, 500GB WD Blue, HIS R9 280, Antec TruePower Classic 550W, Inwin MANA 134, QNIX QX2710, CM QuickFire Rapid, Logitech G402

 

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