Motherboards?

[CIH600]

So I have been looking into building a new pc recently and I have read countless forums and watched every Linus video. I was wondering which motherboard manufacturer makes the best boards and also if it is worth the extra cost to get a "high end" motherboard. I plan to get an Intel core i7 4790k processor and a geforce gtx 980 and do some mild overclocking on the processor. I want to make sure that I don't get these high end components and then lose massive performance because I cheaped out on the motherboard. So if anyone has any suggestions/advice I would really appriciate it.

[UltraNeonGaming]

So I have been looking into building a new pc recently and I have read countless forums and watched every Linus video. I was wondering which motherboard manufacturer makes the best boards and also if it is worth the extra cost to get a "high end" motherboard. I plan to get an Intel core i7 4790k processor and a geforce gtx 980 and do some mild overclocking on the processor. I want to make sure that I don't get these high end components and then lose massive performance because I cheaped out on the motherboard. So if anyone has any suggestions/advice I would really appriciate it.

You can't lose performance from choosing a motherboard that isn't "Super High-End",  just go with a good quality one from a trusted brand like Asus, MSI or gigabyte. (To name a few)

Also high-end motherboards don't mean anything unless you are going to use their extra features, some are gimmicks some are not.

 

If you are looking to build a PC, please make a new thread and we can really help you out.

Follow this guide: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/

Post here: http://linustechtips.com/main/forum/18-new-builds-and-planning/

[shawn finkenstead]

So I have been looking into building a new pc recently and I have read countless forums and watched every Linus video. I was wondering which motherboard manufacturer makes the best boards and also if it is worth the extra cost to get a "high end" motherboard. I plan to get an Intel core i7 4790k processor and a geforce gtx 980 and do some mild overclocking on the processor. I want to make sure that I don't get these high end components and then lose massive performance because I cheaped out on the motherboard. So if anyone has any suggestions/advice I would really appriciate it.

I ended up going with the Asus Z97 Pro Gamer. I started off with the Gigabyte z97 Gaming 5 but couldn't stand the fan control software. The Asus Uefi(Bios) really is that good. Good luck in your search. Also awesome chip.

[CIH600]

Thanks for the help!

[ESPclipse]

UNG is right, just stick with good brands and make a decision for a motherboard that meets your needs and/or desires (color scheme, accessories, etc.). I wouldn't expect a motherboard to bottle neck any system so long as it is running properly. Also, if you are looking to milk a bit more performance out of any rig, you can always mildly overclock from the northbridge chipset, which will be easier on newer boards and UEFI/BIOS's.

[numnums]

From my experience all motherboards pretty much perform the same and have the same features. One might have more USB3, the other might have more maximum RAM. I usually just look for a cheap board that has 8+2 power phase. That's just me though.