I am planning to build a digital audio workstation (DAW) PC with i7 6850k (Broadwell-E) as my processor. I am planning to have it at 3.6Ghz (stock speed) at baseline and overclock to ~4.0GHz only as needed during audio production. I will be using one of Corsair's hydro AIOs as my cooling solution. I will have 64GB RAM with quad channel (virtual instruments can take up a ton of memory). I won't have a high-end GPU since I won't be gaming on this PC (I have a PS4 for that).
I've been having trouble finding a good X99 motherboard for my Broadwell-E processor. I have previously used ASUS motherboards in my previous builds but the reviews of most of the boards are 4/5 stars at best. For example, the ASUS X99 ii Deluxe received 3.5 stars on Amazon with many negative reviews (eg, booting issues, not lasting a month, almost damaging other components). It scares crap out of me from purchasing one of their boards. I am not sure about other brands such as MSI, Gigabyte, Asrock since I have not used their products before.
I need an ATX motherboard that will last me at least 5 years and can overclock my CPU on-the-go to reasonable levels as needed. Aesthetic will be a bonus since I will have a side-panel window on my chassis. What are some good X99 motherboards that can fit my needs?
I've been having trouble finding a good X99 motherboard for my Broadwell-E processor. I have previously used ASUS motherboards in my previous builds but the reviews of most of the boards are 4/5 stars at best. For example, the ASUS X99 ii Deluxe received 3.5 stars on Amazon with many negative reviews (eg, booting issues, not lasting a month, almost damaging other components). It scares crap out of me from purchasing one of their boards. I am not sure about other brands such as MSI, Gigabyte, Asrock since I have not used their products before.
I need an ATX motherboard that will last me at least 5 years and can overclock my CPU on-the-go to reasonable levels as needed. Aesthetic will be a bonus since I will have a side-panel window on my chassis. What are some good X99 motherboards that can fit my needs?