Question best motherboard for my i7 13700K

Lordslayer

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Been having some issues with my system since my upgrade (Check my other posts if needing some background) and seems like I need a new Motherboard.
Based on what is in stock and actually within my budget i have narrowed down some options but need help deciding which offers the best value/features for the price.
Note
- I am sticking wwith DDR4 as I allready have a set in my current build and don't want to have to buy new DDR5 sticks.
- Wifi is not a dealbreaker as i will be using a cable connection.

Gigabyte GA-B760M-AORUS-ELITE-AX-DDR4 B760M AORUS ELITE AX DDR4
Gigabyte GA-B760M-AORUS-PRO-AX-DDR4 B760M AORUS PRO AX DDR4
Gigabyte Z790 S DDR4 V1.0 Raptor Lake Refresh
Gigabyte Z790 S WIFI DDR4 V1.0/1.1/1.2 Raptor Lake Refresh
Gigabyte GA-Z790-AORUS-ELITE-AX-DDR4 Z790 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4
ASUS 90MB1CR0-M0EAY0 TUF GAMING Z790-PLUS WIFI D4
 
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Been having some issues with my system since my upgrade (Check my other posts if needing some background) and seems like I need a new Motherboard.
Would be in everyone's best interest, who are reading, to see a link rather than to hunt for said thread. You're sure your PSU isn't to blame? Or perhaps lack of a proper VRM cooling/airflow?

I would avoid the 13th and 14th Gen Intel processors. You should be in the clear to invest on a 12th Gen processor, mind you. That being said, I'd look into a Z series chipsetted motherboard since you have an unlocked SKU processor.

Out of the boards in the list above, I'd pick the Gigabyte Aorus Elite, provided the price isn't a governing factor.
 
Go to newegg and look of the reviews by verified owners for the same specific motherboard.
Look at the zero egg reviews in particular.
Ignore likely user errors or delivery issues.
For the first candidate, a user finds the board to be difficult to use:
https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E168131...GThSvw5fsOZG9_jB1Nj0PiD7scYPnF5wgsf6EFoIJO4Ch

You might also look at the Z690 or B660 motherboards.
Regardless of what you buy, update the bios to currency to avoid 13/14th gen issues.