Asus Maximus Viii hero vs msi gaming m5? (z170)

[EpicMollusc]

Hey,

 

I am soon going to be building a pc, but I was wondering if I'd notice any difference between the Asus Maximus Viii hero vs msi gaming m5 (with a 6600k)

 

I think the Asus looks a bit nicer, but it's £30 that could be spent elsewhere if there is no performance/reliability differences.

 

Thanks!

 

EpicMollusc.

[BLCT]

No a motherboard is a motherboard no matter what you do. It's just marketing that makes a difference and the features, it's all just a pissinf contest

[EpicMollusc]

No a motherboard is a motherboard no matter what you do. It's just marketing that makes a difference and the features, it's all just a pissinf contest

Cheers , just skeptical, spending this much on a mobo I don't want to feel like I made the wrong choice. Thanks!

[Darkseth]

Why hero? Just go down on the Ranger. Its not really worse, and has everything you might need.

Alternative to the M5: Z170A-G45 Gaming. specs are completely identical The g45 is also quite cheap, if MSI has the Cashback running in your country too, since it has a nice Diagnostic LED.

 

I personally chose the Ranger, and JUST because Asus has a Cashback running, which got me 30€ back for the Ranger.

 

If no Cashbacks, heres a solid Budget-Choice (which isnt really worse, and also good for OC.): Asrock Z170 Extreme4

Costs 137€ here, has very nice specs, like 6 USB 3.0 and 2  USB 3.1 on the io port (NO USB 2.0), Diagnostic LED.