Do motherboards really matter?

[TheOnlyLamb]

I have a i7 7700k 1070 SC . Will it matter if I change my  Asus PRIME Z270-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  into a cheaper version. What does motherboards really do. In what way will it affect my performance?Please explain. Thanks <3

[ttam]

Some boards can handle overclocking better but for the most part, you're paying for looks and the features the board has (rgb, onboard nic, sound, etc)

[Radiant]

depends, some might not have overclocking features or wifi and so on

[TheOnlyLamb]

1 minute ago, ttam said:

Some boards can handle overclocking better but for the most part, you're paying for looks and the features the board has (rgb, onboard nic, sound, etc)

oh... So how about Wifi? If there are no wifi features on motherboard. Does that mean I cannot use ANY ANY wifi? Only cables to connect wifi. Or am i dumb and that statement is wrong.

[themctipers]

Just now, TheOnlyLamb said:

oh... So how about Wifi? If there are no wifi features on motherboard. Does that mean I cannot use ANY ANY wifi? Only cables to connect wifi. Or am i dumb and that statement is wrong.

The motherboard doesn't have wifi built in but you can buy a wifi USB adapter

[TheOnlyLamb]

Just now, themctipers said:

The motherboard doesn't have wifi built in but you can buy a wifi USB adapter

Okay. But if there is no wifi on motherboard. Can I use a cable to connect it IRL to get wifi?

[Brooksie359]

1 minute ago, TheOnlyLamb said:

oh... So how about Wifi? If there are no wifi features on motherboard. Does that mean I cannot use ANY ANY wifi? Only cables to connect wifi. Or am i dumb and that statement is wrong.

get a pcie wifi card https://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=pcie+wifi+card&ignorear=0&N=-1&isNodeId=1

[themctipers]

Just now, TheOnlyLamb said:

Okay. But if there is no wifi on motherboard. Can I use a cable to connect it IRL to get wifi?

Ethernet? Yes. 

[Speaker1264]

1 minute ago, TheOnlyLamb said:

Okay. But if there is no wifi on motherboard. Can I use a cable to connect it IRL to get wifi?

Wifi is wireless technology.  If you want internet then yes you can still connect with an ethernet cable, but that is not wifi.

[TheOnlyLamb]

1 minute ago, themctipers said:

Ethernet? Yes. 

Any other features that people pay more money for a motherboard. Like more ports? Or is it just Wifi and RGB?

[TheOnlyLamb]

1 minute ago, Speaker1264 said:

Wifi is wireless technology.  If you want internet then yes you can still connect with an ethernet cable, but that is not wifi.

Okay mate. Thanks

[themctipers]

1 minute ago, TheOnlyLamb said:

Any other features that people pay more money for a motherboard. Like more ports? Or is it just Wifi and RGB?

Wifi, RGB, Bluetooth, smaller formfactor, better IO, more robust audio processing, better build quality, better looks, longer lasting

[Mr.Meerkat]

1 minute ago, TheOnlyLamb said:

Like more ports?

Yep, you can pay to get more ports or something like more full sized PCIe slots  

[TheOnlyLamb]

1 minute ago, themctipers said:

Wifi, RGB, Bluetooth, smaller formfactor, better IO, more robust audio processing, better build quality, better looks, longer lasting

Any must haves in a motherboard. Like dont buy certain motherboards its a scam for noobs like me. 

[TheOnlyLamb]

1 minute ago, Mr.Meerkat said:

Yep, you can pay to get more ports or something like more full sized PCIe slots  

Any must haves in a motherboard. Like dont buy certain motherboards its a scam for noobs like me. 

[Aphexxis]

Not as much as they used to like back in the X58 days where a higher end board would net you significantly higher stable overclocks etc.

 

But generally don't skimp if you don't have to.

[manikyath]

8 minutes ago, themctipers said:

you can buy a wifi USB adapter

but you're a flipping idiot if you do that.

 

get a pcie wifi card instead

[Aphexxis]

Just now, manikyath said:

but you're a flipping idiot if you do that.

 

get a pcie wifi card instead

Calls me a flipping idiot.

 

 

[TheOnlyLamb]

Just now, manikyath said:

but you're a flipping idiot if you do that.

 

get a pcie wifi card instead

Any must haves in a motherboard. Like dont buy certain motherboards its a scam for noobs like me. 

[manikyath]

Just now, Aphexxis said:

Calls me a flipping idiot.

trust me, i hae two of them, i'm saying that from experience

[Aphexxis]

Just now, manikyath said:

trust me, i hae two of them, i'm saying that from experience

There is no difference from using the Atheros PCI card i had which broke and the little USB key i use, but i have it attached to a USB extension cable so it acts sort of like an antenna lol.

[themctipers]

2 minutes ago, TheOnlyLamb said:

Any must haves in a motherboard. Like dont buy certain motherboards its a scam for noobs like me. 

Don't buy 'extreme'$200+ motherboards if you don't need it (eg, fuck ton of pcie slots)

look at whatevers in your budget and has your IO that you need

[Speaker1264]

9 minutes ago, TheOnlyLamb said:

Any other features that people pay more money for a motherboard. Like more ports? Or is it just Wifi and RGB?

There is a lot of differences between motherboards.  The UEFI Bios, as well as the software that comes with the motherboard.  The overclocking features available and build quality of the board, cooling features, rgb features, different modes, switches, and doodads.  More Sata connections, more fan headers, more USB 2 and USB 3 ports, better LAN chipsets (sometimes multiple LANs), better on-board sound, support for faster RAM, WIFI capabilities, PCIE connectivity, aesthetics, price, the size of the motherboard (known as the form factor), etc.

 

Really though, just pick a motherboard that suits your needs.  Maybe read some reviews comparing the differences between one board vs another.

[TheOnlyLamb]

Just now, themctipers said:

Don't buy 'extreme'$200+ motherboards if you don't need it (eg, fuck ton of pcie slots)

look at whatevers in your budget and has your IO that you need

Im a idiot so whats a IO lmfao.

[TheOnlyLamb]

Just now, Speaker1264 said:

There is a lot of differences between motherboards.  The UEFI Bios, as well as the software that comes with the motherboard.  The overclocking features available, cooling features, rgb features, different modes, switches, and doodads.  More Sata connections, more fan headers, more USB 2 and USB 3 ports, better LAN chipsets (sometimes multiple LANs), better on-board sound, support for faster RAM, WIFI capabilities, PCIE connectivity, aesthetics, price, etc.

 

Really though, just pick a motherboard that suits your needs.  Maybe read some reviews comparing the differences between one board vs another.

Alright thanks