Need help to pick z97 motherboard (4 choices)

[lorkus]

Choises are

http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Z97PRO_GAMER/ 145 euros  Asus pro gamer
http://www.asrock.com/mb/intel/z97%20extreme4/ 145 euros         asrock extreme 4
http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Fatal1ty%20Z97X%20Killer... 155 euros     asrock fatal1tyx killer
http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4952#ov    145 euros      gigabyte sniper g1

As you can see the price differences are minimal, so it all comes to down to hardware/software differences

Please help

Edit: The asus z87 plus could also suit my needs and its price is 110 euros but i dont know if its missing anything important...

[JustCallMeVlad]

Asrock fanboy here.... Get the killer X

[lorkus]

Asrock fanboy here.... Get the killer X

 

asrock fanboy with a gigabyte ?

[JustCallMeVlad]

asrock fanboy with a gigabyte ?

The OCF was sold out so I went with the next best thing

[Najuno]

The OCF was sold out so I went with the next best thing

 

I see that coming you just wait for me when I´m finished with my OCF and then you´ll end up buying it too .

 

OP I´d go with the AS Rock Killer

[Bussinateur]

I'd go Gigabyte

[ThomasD]

Differences between those boards are minute and/or cosmetic.  Either go with cosmetics or go with whatever board brand you may have used in the past (if only because you are familiar with their software.

[i_build_nanosuits]

out of these i'd go with the ASUS pro gamer, hands down.

[tmlhalo]

Asrock Fatality Killer or Asus Pro Gamer. 

[lorkus]

Differences between those boards are minute and/or cosmetic.  Either go with cosmetics or go with whatever board brand you may have used in the past (if only because you are familiar with their software.

 

Unfortunately i haven't used a desktop in a very long time.

Software wise which one has less bugs or more advantages ?

[lorkus]

Asrock Fatality Killer or Asus Pro Gamer. 

 

 

out of these i'd go with the ASUS pro gamer, hands down.

 

 

I'd go Gigabyte

 

 

I see that coming you just wait for me when I´m finished with my OCF and then you´ll end up buying it too .

 

OP I´d go with the AS Rock Killer

 

 

Asrock fanboy here.... Get the killer X

 

 

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2383187/motherboard-tier-list-z97-chipset.html

Found this guide and it looks like the pro gamer is the best, what do you think ? (about its credibility i mean)

[i_build_nanosuits]

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2383187/motherboard-tier-list-z97-chipset.html

Found this guide and it looks like the pro gamer is the best, what do you think ? (about its credibility i mean)

Should have said why i suggest the Pro gamer over the other board, must have been in a hurry..sorry about that!

To be honest, the Asrock Extreme 4 solid board because it's an higher-end 8+2 power phase board with good quality components...but i feel the Asus is a better pick because it most likely has all the features you need and the extra features of a gaming motherboard (good audio, good connectivity etc..) but it also looks as good or better as the z97 fatality...the UEFI and softwares that come with Asus motherboards is also much superior.

Those boards are all good choices anyways, make sure you look at the MSI Z97 G45 gaming and Z97 gaming 5 as well they are often very well priced and they also offer very solid features and flawless UEFI.

[lorkus]

Should have said why i suggest the Pro gamer over the other board, must have been in a hurry..sorry about that!

To be honest, the Asrock Extreme 4 solid board because it's an higher-end 8+2 power phase board with good quality components...but i feel the Asus is a better pick because it most likely has all the features you need and the extra features of a gaming motherboard (good audio, good connectivity etc..) but it also looks as good or better as the z97 fatality...the UEFI and softwares that come with Asus motherboards is also much superior.

Those boards are all good choices anyways, make sure you look at the MSI Z97 G45 gaming and Z97 gaming 5 as well they are often very well priced and they also offer very solid features and flawless UEFI.

 

Thanks for the detailed answer.

I've noticed the msi boards but there is too much disatisfaction with them around the forums

I wanted the MSI MPower MAX ac but i cant find enough consumer reviews.

 

[shawn finkenstead]

Getting ready to put the pro gamer in mine. the UEFI is one of the best on the market if not the best.

[Slayer1443]

Gigabyte 

[Not_Sean]

MSI  

[pitprok]

Pro gamer looks better. I suggest the Maximus VII but its more expensive