$200-$300 Motherboards for Intel 8700k?

[farmfowls]

I'm planning to do an upgrade and wanted to ask you guys for some recommendations. I'm going to be switching out the CPU, Motherboard, AIO cooler and RAM from my current build as I am going to be using those in a build I'm doing fro my little brother.

For my new CPU I hope to get the 8700k. I've not been keeping up with the current market so I came here to ask you guys. I've only ever owned ASUS (Maximus Vii Hero) but would try another manufacturer as long as they have good Customer Service history. Looking for these points:

1) As many USB ports as possible

2) Blue Color Scheme or RGB (Not a necessity but would be nice)

3) Can handle Overclocking of GPU and maybe CPU

4) $200-$300

5) I'm used to a certain quality standard coming from the Maximus line, and wouldn't want to settle on things I've become accustomed to.


Here's my current build: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/jXWrcY

 

[bmockeg]

ASUS, ASROCK, MSI and,gigabyte are all quality

 

[parani]

Asus crosshair 7 or Asrock taichi ultimate if money isn't an issue . For best value, msi z370 tomhawk . It has rgb headers too

 

[farmfowls]

Asus crosshair 7 or Asrock taichi ultimate if money isn't an issue . For best value, msi z370 tomhawk . It has rgb headers too

Would going cheaper be okay or is the extra price worth it?

 

[farmfowls]

Asus crosshair 7 or Asrock taichi ultimate if money isn't an issue . For best value, msi z370 tomhawk . It has rgb headers too

As well, where is the Crosshair placed in the line compared to the Maximus? In other words, is it an upgrade or downgrade from the Maximus line?

And what benefits would the Taichi have over the Crosshair?

 

[farmfowls]

Asus crosshair 7 or Asrock taichi ultimate if money isn't an issue . For best value, msi z370 tomhawk . It has rgb headers too

I'm just realizing those were AMD boards unless I'm blind.

 

[bmockeg]

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/zTn7tJ
This is sufficient for overclocking and has RGB

 

[farmfowls]

ASUS, ASROCK, MSI and,gigabyte are all quality

Any specific ones? When I first purchased the Maximus Vii Hero I had many issues. First board gave out and the first RMA was dead. Hoping to not have to go through the same thing.

 

[parani]

Asus crosshair 7 or Asrock taichi ultimate if money isn't an issue . For best value, msi z370 tomhawk . It has rgb headers too

As well, where is the Crosshair placed in the line compared to the Maximus? In other words, is it an upgrade or downgrade from the Maximus line?

And what benefits would the Taichi have over the Crosshair?

I meant the asus maximus x hero , not crosshair 7 . sorry

Also you can get gigabyte arous gaming 7 or taichi . these are all the best mobos