Mobo Advice Needed

[seven21]

Hi Guys

 

I'm building a new system again after 8 years and I've just started reading again since middle of this year. I've been buying part by part since 3 months ago depending on cash availability. I'm hoping to have it running by end of the year (minus the graphics card, that's for next year).

 

I have 350D case so mATX board needed. Should I get ASUS Gene VIII for additional 120SGD (~$85) or is the Gigabyte z170mx-gaming 5 be a better option? What am I missing if I go with the Gigabyte mobo? I can't find any comparison between these two so I was hoping to get some feedback here.

 

This system will be used for gaming, photo editing, video encoding, running a few virtual machines for software development, everyday usage.

 

Other parts are below

case: Corsair 350D

processor: i7 6700K

memory: Corsair Vengeance 32GB LPX

psu: Seasonic X650

 

Thanks in advance

[SirWendall]

 

Hi Guys

 

I'm building a new system again after 8 years and I've just started reading again since middle of this year. I've been buying part by part since 3 months ago depending on cash availability. I'm hoping to have it running by end of the year (minus the graphics card, that's for next year).

 

I have 350D case so mATX board needed. Should I get ASUS Gene VIII for additional 120SGD (~$85) or is the Gigabyte z170mx-gaming 5 be a better option? What am I missing if I go with the Gigabyte mobo? I can't find any comparison between these two so I was hoping to get some feedback here.

 

This system will be used for gaming, photo editing, video encoding, running a few virtual machines for software development, everyday usage.

 

Other parts are below

case: Corsair 350D

processor: i7 6700K

memory: Corsair Vengeance 32GB LPX

psu: Seasonic X650

 

Thanks in advance

 

Personally I like ASUS

[FAQBytes]

 

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Go for whichever gives you the best value. 120 GB is a little small, and you can get a 240 GB SSD for $80. 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820721108&cm_re=240gb_ssd-_-20-721-108-_-Product

 

Also, the Gigabyte board has a Killer E2200 LAN card, and I personally bought a Killer card for my laptop and I love the options it gives.

[seven21]

Go for whichever gives you the best value. 120 GB is a little small, and you can get a 240 GB SSD for $80. 

I think you misread on that one  . I was talking about the price difference of 120SGD( Singapore Dollar) or approximately 85USD

[FAQBytes]

I think you misread on that one  . I was talking about the price difference of 120SGD( Singapore Dollar) or approximately 85USD

Oops, yep. Well, he can still get a 240 GB SSD with the price difference.  

 

Helping kids with horrible spelling does that to me and it has been a long day.