Budget overclocking motherboard for 4790k

[CptBarbossa]

I am an AMD overclocking veteran, but know almost NOTHING about intel, and want to make the switch so I can have a better streaming experience.

I have decided to go with the i7 4790k due to 8 threads as I run several other programs whiles streaming.

Basically at this point all I really NEED is the cpu and motherboard. Having said that, I am on a budget. I am not looking for a no-thrills motherboard. Just one that I can run both my hd 7970's in 16x,4x and can overclock very well.

This is the one I have picked out so far, but any more information would be appreciated.

http://www.microcenter.com/product/432992/GA-Z97X-SLI_LGA_1150_ATX_Intel_Motherboard

Thanks!

Current system specs
cpu: phenom ii x6 1055t @ 3.9ghz
Motherboard: ga-970 ud3p
Ram: 8gb
PSU: EVGA 850b2
GPU: dual radeon hd 7970
CPU cooler: corsair h80i
SSD: 120gb kingston

 

[Alan Caldwell]

What is your budget for the mobo?

 

[CptBarbossa]

About $150, but the lower the better. Like I said, I don't need a lot of extras. The main thing I need is two pice x16 phyical lanes (can even run at 16x and 4x) and good overclock capabilities.

 

[Alan Caldwell]

Get a MSI Z97 Gaming 5. It is very good for OCing and is also a good mobo for gaming.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z97gaming5

 

[CptBarbossa]

Call me biased, call me what you will, but I will NOT buy a MSI product. I have had bad experiences with them and have had friends with bad experiences as well. Worst reliability of any manufacturer I have used before.

Also, I would like to keep it closer to the $110 range. If there is a good justification for a particular motherboard closer to the $150 range then I will spend the extra, but it has to be a percievable difference OR has to be considered tried and true by the community as very reliable and a good overclocker.

 

[Alan Caldwell]

So no MSI? Then go with your choice.