Does motherboard matter?

[Reaperclawz]

Hey guys

 

I can't really decide on which motherboard to choose, and i'm going to microcenter tomorrow, since its my only free day.

 

 

 

[Clear17Mud]

As long as its not the lowest end ones no.

[Guest SkyFall]

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The only thing you have to look at, is to get a Z-Series chipset for overclocking.

 

The only other differences are size, amount of ports and a minor difference in power draw.

[Darel321]

just dont get the cheapest one and you're good

[Reaperclawz]

probably going to get this

 

any opinions?

 

http://www.microcenter.com/product/433714/Z97_PC_Mate_Socket_LGA_1150_ATX_Intel_Motherboard

[W-L]

Hey guys

I can't really decide on which motherboard to choose, and i'm going to microcenter tomorrow, since its my only free day.

-PIC-

 

It mainly depends on what features you like to have, the Z97-PC Mate from MSI is pretty good if you want a blue color scheme:

http://www.msi.com/product/motherboard/Z97-PC-MATE.html#hero-overview

[The Official Czex]

I'd get a decent cooler and a board with the Z97 chipset so you can take advantage of that overclockable CPU.

[The Official Czex]

probably going to get this

 

any opinions?

 

http://www.microcenter.com/product/433714/Z97_PC_Mate_Socket_LGA_1150_ATX_Intel_Motherboard

 

Pretty OK. Don't forget to also get a nice aftermarket cooler so you can OC.

[Nonco]

If youre getting an unlocked CPU make sure to get a Z97 board

[Reaperclawz]

It mainly depends on what features you like to have, the Z97-PC Mate from MSI is pretty good if you want a blue color scheme:

http://www.msi.com/product/motherboard/Z97-PC-MATE.html#hero-overview

I just want to do some mild overclocking and such

 

I might get this

 

http://www.microcenter.com/product/433406/Z97-Gaming_5_LGA_1150_ATX_Intel_Motherboard

 

hm is there a difference?

god damn idk what im doing lmao

[Bazilias]

I just want to do some mild overclocking and such

 

I might get this

 

http://www.microcenter.com/product/433406/Z97-Gaming_5_LGA_1150_ATX_Intel_Motherboard

 

hm is there a difference?

god damn idk what im doing lmao

What do you think about this one: http://www.microcenter.com/product/446626/Z97S_SLI_Krait_Edition_LGA_1150_ATX_Intel_Motherboard

[W-L]

I just want to do some mild overclocking and such

I might get this

http://www.microcenter.com/product/433406/Z97-Gaming_5_LGA_1150_ATX_Intel_Motherboard

hm is there a difference?

god damn idk what im doing lmao

 

That one is not bad also and it has more features and IO connectivity to the Z97 PC Mate which is a more entry level board.

[Reaperclawz]

That one is not bad also and it has more features and IO connectivity to the Z97 PC Mate which is a more entry level board.

would it be fine for OC using the pc mate?

 

also

 

might be a bit off topic

 

will this case fit 

http://www.microcenter.com/product/445129/S340_ATX_Windowed_Mid-Tower_Computer_Case_-_Blue-Black

 

a 390x?

[W-L]

would it be fine for OC using the pc mate?

also

might be a bit off topic

will this case fit 

http://www.microcenter.com/product/445129/S340_ATX_Windowed_Mid-Tower_Computer_Case_-_Blue-Black

a 390x?

 

Yes both will fit the case and the PC Mate can also overclock no problems, while I probably wouldn't do crazy overclocks with it though with huge amounts of voltages.