What mobo?

[Chewique]

Hello! im looking for a good z170a mobo for my new gaming pc im not sure what to buy. i want it to look nice, have good features and be ATX

[Sack]

I guess this is your answer

 

 

 

[Prysin]

Cheapest id go: 114 USD

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z170mmortar

 

second cheap choice: 123 USD

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-z170gamingk4d3

 

third cheapest: 129 USD

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz170xgaming3

 

My personal choice: 219 USD

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-maximusviiihero

 

 

[Peakfire]

What's your budget and what features are you looking for specifically?

[Chewique]

2 hours ago, Peakfire said:

What's your budget and what features are you looking for specifically?

usb 3. easy to use bios. Lots of usb ports stuff like that. My buget is about £150

Also is the Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7 good?

 

[Prysin]

Just now, Chewique said:

Also is the Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7 good?

 

its a good board. Heard nothing wrong about it.

[Peakfire]

1 minute ago, Chewique said:

usb 3. easy to use bios. Lots of usb ports stuff like that. My buget is about £150

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gigabyte-Z170X-UD5-TH-Mobo-Thunderbolt/dp/B014Q5D12S

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gigabyte-GA-Z170X-Gaming-5-EU-Motherboard/dp/B013E37HUA/

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Z170--Intel-Skylake-CrossFire-Motherboard/dp/B0126R2LBK

 

The UD5 is similar to the Gaming 5 but has Thunderbolt 3. The UD5 lacks the gold USB ports and audio jacks which the Gaming 5 has (less noise on those ports)

Both are superior to the Asus one in features such as audio and overclocking. 

 

The Z170X-Gaming 7 has both gold USB ports and audio jacks & Thunderbolt 3. Also a MUCH better onboard audio (it's basically the Sound Blaster ZxR soundcard integrated), though not noticeable with low end audio gear (practically useless if you have a USB headset).

 

Another alternative is the Asus Maximus VIII Hero, even though it has a slightly inferior VRM and 1 less m.2 slot, it's pretty much the same as the Gaming 7. (the audio is also a different DAC, probably same quality).

 

PS all those motherboards have a lot of USB 3 and a couple or more of 3.1 and type-C ports.

[airdeano]

2 hours ago, Chewique said:

 

what features are needed for this ATX motherboard?

what CPU is being used?

SLI/CFX support?

intel, killer, realtec NIC?

PS2 option?

USB connectivity USB 2 or USB 3?

future needs?

 

also, not to shortcut you needs, but if you'd allow the community to suggest a build with your needs and budget, they are prtty good at doing so, instead of making multiple threads and not get any real sense in coming to an end result.

[Chewique]

18 hours ago, airdeano said:

what features are needed for this ATX motherboard?

what CPU is being used?

SLI/CFX support?

intel, killer, realtec NIC?

PS2 option?

USB connectivity USB 2 or USB 3?

future needs?

 

also, not to shortcut you needs, but if you'd allow the community to suggest a build with your needs and budget, they are prtty good at doing so, instead of making multiple threads and not get any real sense in coming to an end result.

good idea!