ASUS [P8Z68-V LE vs Maximus IV GENE-Z ]

[pig921]

Hi guys,

im making a new computer and only left my motherboard undecided, either the asus p8z68 v le or asus maximus iv gene-z, anyone haev opinions on which i should get? my other main specs are

i5-2500k Processor
Palit GTX 560Ti Sonic 1GB
WD 1TB (Black)
Corsair 8GB Vengeance RAM

 

[nikorr]

The boards are not equal at all. Why such a gap?

And do u care about mATX vs. ATX size?

 

[nikorr]

Why don't u get ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68

Your Price: $169.99
With Promo Code: EMCNGHC59

Great mobo, easy overclocker past 4.5GHz...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131792&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL032712&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL032712-_-EMC-032712-Index-_-IntelMotherboards-_-13131792-L012D

 

[jaquith]

P8Z68-V LE - basic Z68 LGA 1155 and not really suited for high/good OC's. Inadequate Phases to CPU; ATX form factor.
Maximus IV GENE-Z - one of the best mATX Z68 LGA 1155 available if you need a small form factor PC.

Otherwise, one mentioned, either the ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 or ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 are my preferred Z68's ATX with 12 Phases and proven OC'ing for SB (K) CPUs.