Asus Maximus VII Hero VS Asus Z97-PRO (Wi-Fi ac)

[lakshya007]

Which motherboard should i buy that will be best for gaming. I really dont wanna OC that much. I have i7 4790k and msi gtx980.

 

[MrBucket101]

Which motherboard should i buy that will be best for gaming. I really dont wanna OC that much. I have i7 4790k and msi gtx980.

if you dont care about overclock, just buy whatever is cheaper.

Not too many differences between the two. Decide what features you value and go with that

[TheSLSAMG]

Excon and I have these boards, we both stand by our own boards. Get what looks better to you.

 

if you dont care about overclock, just buy whatever is cheaper.

Not too many differences between the two. Decide what features you value and go with that

Overclocking won't be much different on either, if different at all. The Pro has more VRM phases, the Hero may have better VRM components. But either way, Haswell is the generation for OC where motherboard plays the least part.

[lakshya007]

if you dont care about overclock, just buy whatever is cheaper.

Not too many differences between the two. Decide what features you value and go with that

If i wanted to OC in future then what should i go for?

[TheSLSAMG]

If i wanted to OC in future then what should i go for?

It literally doesn't matter. They have identical BIOSes and similar power setups, both will provide the same level of overclocking so long as the CPU is up for it.

[Flight1sim]

I have the Vii hero, it's awesome because it looks good, otherwise, they're basically the same. I also got an intel Wireles AC 7260 for desktop that i truly love

[MrBucket101]

If i wanted to OC in future then what should i go for?

Either board is capable of overclocking well. It's kind of a moot point to buy a Z97 board JUST for overclocking. At this stage in the game, they're all virtually equal in that regard. Intel moved most of the components onto the chip, so there's not as much variance from mobo to mobo.

[lakshya007]

It literally doesn't matter. They have identical BIOSes and similar power setups, both will provide the same level of overclocking so long as the CPU is up for it.

Is it so that the maximus is better for gaming and the other one has a more general thing.

[Supermast]

Both boards are just about the same sinve they have similar features and overclocking capability. But it depends on the features you want and the cheaper solution

[TheSLSAMG]

Is it so that the maximus is better for gaming and the other one has a more general thing.

The Maximus was made as a solid board that appeals to the gamer crowd. The Pro was made as a solid board that appeals to PC builders who want something less gamer and more refined. Neither will give you better gaming performance or performance in general.

[lakshya007]

The Maximus was made as a solid board that appeals to the gamer crowd. The Pro was made as a solid board that appeals to PC builders who want something less gamer and more refined. Neither will give you better gaming performance or performance in general.

thanks.. 

[ebobde]

throwing my hat into the OC ring, im using the ranger and its reaaally easy and stable to overclock on, it seems as long as you have certain things i.e. a mobo where the manufacturers have actually considered the possibility of overclocking then it doesnt matter 

[lakshya007]

CPU - i7 4790k

GPU -  msi gtx980

[Arty]

repost?

[Flight1sim]

No need to repost. If you needed to add a poll, you should've edited the previous post. 

[lakshya007]

repost?

 

No need to repost. If you needed to add a poll, you should've edited the previous post. 

i am so sorry i didnt know that sorry

[Swndlr]

i have the Z97 Pro, great board, will do anything the maximus will.

[lakshya007]

No need to repost. If you needed to add a poll, you should've edited the previous post. 

should i keep it or is there any way to delete it

[Flight1sim]

i am so sorry i didnt know that sorry

Ah it's okay. Just make sure you know this for the future

[Flight1sim]

should i keep it or is there any way to delete it

ah keep it for now, if a mod wants to close it they might

[WedgeBob]

I probably would've said Maximus VII Hero at this point (only because Newegg has $20 off on it) 

[lakshya007]

The Maximus was made as a solid board that appeals to the gamer crowd. The Pro was made as a solid board that appeals to PC builders who want something less gamer and more refined. Neither will give you better gaming performance or performance in general.

maximus does not have sata express while pro has, will it be a bid deal in future?