H170 boards

[dwoo]

I'm sure this gets asked a hundred times so I apologies, but if I'm going i5 6500 or 6600 with no OC, I'm right in thinking there is no need for a 'z' board and a 'h' will do?

 

if so

 

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/DGcMnQ/msi-motherboard-h170agamingpro

or

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/dk648d/asus-motherboard-h170progaming

 

similar price, similar stats, does it just come down too which I think looks better? I think Asus is a more reliable brand but I think the 'pro gaming' text looks a bit tacky and with the MSI, surely with more LED's it'll go faster?

[QFA350]

No need for a Z board if you have a locked CPU. 

As for the two boards shown, they are both fine but I would go for Asus as they are of better quality in my opinion. Others opinions may vary. If you want LED's you could go with a LED lighting kit.

[PCGuy_5960]

Any motherboard will do... Buy whichever is in Stock and can be shipped faster.... Motherboards don't affect performance much (if they affect it at all )

[Prokart2000]

7 minutes ago, dwoo said:

I'm sure this gets asked a hundred times so I apologies, but if I'm going i5 6500 or 6600 with no OC, I'm right in thinking there is no need for a 'z' board and a 'h' will do?

 

if so

 

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/DGcMnQ/msi-motherboard-h170agamingpro

or

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/dk648d/asus-motherboard-h170progaming

 

similar price, similar stats, does it just come down too which I think looks better? I think Asus is a more reliable brand but I think the 'pro gaming' text looks a bit tacky and with the MSI, surely with more LED's it'll go faster?

They are both good boards by the looks of it, i guess its a personal preference although i have heard some say asus' rma is terrible

[Julian5]

Asus service is bad, but asus boards are better for overclocking the BCLK.

[Skiiwee29]

If your not going to OC then really any board will do for you as long as it has the features you want and need. I put a MSI Eco H170 board in my wifes build with her i5 6400. Just depends on what you need/want out of your board. But I do agree to stay away from Asus due to horrible customer support.