M-ATX motherboard for new gaming PC

[OMGBlackst4r]

I need help choosing a motherboard for my new gaming pc that will be built in a few weeks.

 

I have narrowed it down to these:

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz97mxgaming5

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-fatal1tyz97mkiller

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-z97mocformula

 

 

Let me know which one you would go with.

[Syfes]

I'd go for the Gigabyte one because of good experiences with the brand in the past, but they'll all work pretty much the same.

[thekeemo]

cant believe im saying this but the gigabyte

[MourningSouls]

I'd go Gigabyte or for the OC Formula.

 

Though neither would be my top choice. (Asus Gryphon Armor Edition)

[x Relentless Xx]

ASUS Gryphon Z97 with the Armor Kit

 

Plasti Dip the Armor Kit whatever color you want before installing it on the motherboard

[Aniallation]

I'd go for Gigabyte or AsRock Killer.

 

Differentiating factor is if you like more or less red.

[OMGBlackst4r]

why no love for the fatal1ty

 

i wouldn't know anything about asrock because i have never used one of their board in a build.

 

i have always stuck to asus and gigabyte, i only thought about the asrock boards because they look damn good

[Aniallation]

ASUS Gryphon Z97 with the Armor Kit

 

Plasti Dip the Armor Kit whatever color you want before installing it on the motherboard

The board itself is already not worth the cost over the boards listed in the OP, and on top of that the armor is sold separately. 

[OMGBlackst4r]

that asus gryphon is a little pricey and it doesn't have an m.2 slot.

[Aniallation]

why no love for the fatal1ty

 

i wouldn't know anything about asrock because i have never used one of their board in a build.

I just voted for it, lol

 

Personally I'd go for the AsRock Killer, it's just that some people don't like that much red so in that case Gigabyte. Either one are good.

 

I've used AsRock plenty of times before with no issues.

[CatzRuleZWorld]

Why Z97? Z87 could be like $10-35 cheaper. There's a MSI one for $80 right now https://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z87mg43

The only problem with that one is if you don't want blue in your build or you need SLI support.

[OMGBlackst4r]

Why Z97? Z87 could be like $10-35 cheaper. There's a MSI one for $80 right now https://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z87mg43

The only problem with that one is if you don't want blue in your build or you need SLI support.

i need an m.2 port

[d3sl91]

+1 for the Gigabyte. 

 

Honestly, any of them would be fine. The Asrock is also fine, but... having gone Gigabyte > Asrock > gigabyte in the last few yesrs.... the asrock boards have been thinner and seem cheaper in quality. 

[OMGBlackst4r]

i'll be going gigabyte this time around then.

Asus just cost too much for me this time around.

Especially since i just ordered the Asus X99 E-WS.

I hope it is as good as the X79 E-WS.