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ASROCK Z87 (EXTREME 3 or EXTREME 6)

MajorZ
By MajorZ
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Dear friends,

 

i have posted earlier a topic in which i told you i am building a gaming pc with a budget of 1k usd, and as @LT Smith (im so thankful :) ) suggested me to go for this build http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1mmeP. , i got encouraged, but i was wondering if anyone has experience in ASROCK Z87 motherboard should i go for EXTREME 3 or EXTREME 6 ?

 

please advice me

 

 

 

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yeah the motherboard is fine,how about something like this though?

 
CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ Microcenter) 
CPU Cooler:  Phanteks PH-TC12DX_RD 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($56.10 @ TigerDirect) 
Motherboard:  ASRock Z87 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($137.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory:  Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($65.99 @ NCIX US) 
Storage:  A-Data Premier Pro SP900 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($63.99 @ Geeks.com) 
Video Card:  Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card  ($269.99 @ Newegg) 
Case:  NZXT Source 210 Window ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.98 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1054.01
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-02 13:59 EDT-0400)
 
-128GB SSD
-more aesthetically pleasing and better performing heatsink
-slightly downgraded case,though it's still a great case,and still has a window
-same speed and latency memory,still aesthetically pleasing
-switched power supply to lower wattage seasonic model because of quieter fans and higher efficiency
Linus Sebastian said:

The stand is indeed made of metal but I wouldn't drive my car over a bridge made of it.

 

https://youtu.be/X5YXWqhL9ik?t=552

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Slightly more for a better and more rounded build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1nBrQ

 

As for your question, you woudn't reap any benefits from the Extreme 6 over the 3.

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
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