Asus Z87 Plus vs Asus Z87 A vs Asus Gryphon ?

[Spov]

Hi,

Which one of these 3 mobo's is the best? Also if you know any other good mobos at this price please suggest them.

I will be using them with these specs so please consider if the MB is compatible with the CPU & Memory.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2pENC
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($96.69 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($88.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($84.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($82.99 @ NCIX US)

Thank you

 

[Spov]

Bump ? :/

 

[jb6684]

The 1st two are VERY similar, you would need to pick one based a specific feature you were looking for that one had over the other, if there even are any unique differences....

The third MB is a bit different in design and style, if that's your style then it's your board.....

 

[Spov]

The 1st two are VERY similar, you would need to pick one based a specific feature you were looking for that one had over the other, if there even are any unique differences....

The third MB is a bit different in design and style, if that's your style then it's your board.....

Hi,

Thanks for your reply. I see that there are many problems with the ASUS Gryphon so which one do you think is more stable and better out of the other two ?

Regards

 

[Spov]

Also, what about the ASROCK Z87 Extreme4 it has great features. Is it better than all the others listed?

Edit: This also looks intersting, GA-Z87X-UD3H..

Regards

 

[jb6684]

We'll I don't see any significant differences between ANY of these SKU's, except SLI & Dual GPU support is missing from the 1st three (3).

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131983 ($110 : NO SLI does NOT support dual GPU)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131982 ($130 : NO SLI, does NOT support dual GPU

There is a microATX, which I dislike as everything is crammed together due to smaller size board.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131984 ($135 : MicroATX, NO SLI)

But at $149 & $159 for the last two SKU's those are the boards I go for in this group...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131981 ($139 : SLI bridge dual GPU support)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132070 ($149 : SLI bridge dual GPU support NFC)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131980 ($159 : SLI support! adds n extra SATA cable in pack out...)


If you want a more stable board for OC'ing, spend a bit more and go for one of these boards. Either is better in several ways than any of the SKU's above....
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131989 ($185 : Wi-Fi, Blue Tooth, ..)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131979 ($180 : better sound, power supply, networking... & BIOS flash back)

Personally, I'd buy the ASUS ROG for heavy gaming and best OC'ing support........(hey, what's $25 in the price of a full system?)

 

[NothingLess]

ASRock z87 Extreme4 is cheaper
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157369

Compared to Aus z87 plus, ASRock has newer audio, but less USB 3.0 ports.
But Asus is basically the best motherborad IMO, ASRock is more budget friendly
Another thought : MSI Z87 G45 or Gigabyte z87x d3h