Why do you need a high-end MOBO?

[JacobKS]

Why do we need a high-end MOBO? Its just like a port for cpu, ram, gpu, etc.

[suchamoneypit]

if you want to overclock a good motherboard is needed to get a good overclock.

[Lays]

Some have features people want, some overclock better than others, some have better RAM speed support, etc. 

 

Hell, some even just look awesome and people spend the extra $ on it for the looks.

[verydogesuchwow]

Just now, JacobKS said:

Why do we need a high-end MOBO? Its just like a port for cpu, ram, gpu, etc.

ability to expand on certain areas, space, ports, pci slots, etc

most high end mobos are directed for the enthusiast market too

[StevenSensei]

For the features of the board....need build in wi-fi, lots of USB, better sound, firewire, blutooth, one touch bios flashback, better power handling for overclocking?

 

All of these things are more prevalent on higher end boards. Lower end boards like workstation boards have less. 

[evilarceus]

Better features, SLI/Crossfire, PCIe slots, durability, better OC, Thunderbolt support, etc

[JacobKS]

Noted guys, thanks.

[KemoKa]

There are many reasons, mostly related to the features and expansion options, but... There is one main reason that I love having my Extreme9.

It has a PLX chip, which means 32 PCIe lanes instead of 16, meaning I can use Quad-SLI without issue. And I can plug in tons of peripherals directly into the CPU. Like, a LOT of them.

[EpicGeekonFire]

On top of the features others have mentioned, more expensive enthusiast boards have higher quality components that can handle higher power, and last longer.