Maximus VI Hero

[Trollazzer]

Hello,

 

While I was checking for a pc parts today, I found someone is saying bad things about the MAXIMUS VI HERO which I'm getting for my build (really soon).

 

What do you guys think of it? Is the GIGABYTE U3DH better than it? I'm using water cooling if that helps.

 

If you think its bad, what other motherboard that offers same/additional features for about the same price?

 

Thanks all in advance.

[Mr_Pixle]

Could you link me to the review? The Hero is much better than the UD3H but the UD3H has better Value for the dollar. One board that is about equel to the Hero is the MSI MPower MAX http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=84071

[Trollazzer]

Could you link me to the review? The Hero is much better than the UD3H but the UD3H has better Value for the dollar. One board that is about equel to the Hero is the MSI MPower MAX http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=84071

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1701570/maximus-hero-sabertooth-z87.html

I didn't believe this review because I saw on a newspaper that ASUS is one of the best motherboard makers, specially Republic of Gamers (ROG).

[Mr_Pixle]

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1701570/maximus-hero-sabertooth-z87.html

I didn't believe this review because I saw on a newspaper that ASUS is one of the best motherboard makers, specially Republic of Gamers (ROG).

I was looking at your part list from another post and it seems you don't know much about Dollar>Performance (No offence). Post what you have now and help you out. 

[Trollazzer]

@Mr_Pixle I'm about to get this build http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1cfhR, what do you think?

[Mr_Pixle]

@Mr_Pixle I'm about to get this build http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1cfhR, what do you think?

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1crV2

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1crV2/by_merchant/

Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1crV2/benchmarks/

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ Microcenter) 

CPU Cooler: Swiftech H220 55.0 CFM  Liquid CPU Cooler  ($139.99 @ Microcenter) 

Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX  LGA1150 Motherboard  ($154.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($79.40 @ TigerDirect) 

Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($129.98 @ Outlet PC) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($68.26 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card  ($399.99 @ NCIX US) 

Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N15 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($26.98 @ Amazon) 

Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($74.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case Fan: Noctua NF-P12-1300 54.4 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($22.99 @ NCIX US) 

Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply  ($127.98 @ Newegg) 

Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer  ($17.98 @ Outlet PC) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($128.99 @ NCIX US) 

Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($261.72 @ Amazon) 

Keyboard: Logitech G710 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($119.99 @ Newegg) 

Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse  ($57.24 @ Amazon) 

Other: Corsair Vengeance 1500 USB Connector Circumaural Dolby 7.1 Gaming Headset ($70.00)

Total: $2081.46

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-02 05:21 EDT-0400)

[DSD27]

I would go with Asus Z87-A or Asus Maximus VI Hero.

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/30895-which-mobo/

[Mr_Pixle]

I would go with Asus Z87-A or Asus Maximus VI Hero. 

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/30895-which-mobo/

The ROG board is pointless if he isnt overclocking much

[DSD27]

The ROG board is pointless if he isnt overclocking much

has better sound and ethernet than the Z87-A, and gaming features.. For overclocking they're almost the same..

and the color scheme is much better.

It is a "baby Rog" board, more cheaper, but with the good Rog featues

[Mr_Pixle]

has better sound and ethernet than the Z87-A, and gaming features.. For overclocking they're almost the same..

and the color scheme is much better.

It is a "baby Rog" board, more cheaper, but with the good Rog featues

 The G45 Z87 Gaming has about the same sound, Better ethernet, and good gamign features. As for the features the G45 doesent have you can get software for free and do about the same. For overclocking as I said if he isnt overclocking much he doesent need a ROG but you dont need a ROG board if you want a high overclock.