Building a gaming rig, need Mobo advice

[polarissucks01]

Please dont flame. I have searched the forums a bit but didnt find the answer I was looking for. I am looking to build my own pc ( first time) and am confused as to whether or not i need to go for a $400 dollar board or if i only need something like asrock z75 pro , or if i should go with the asus maximus extreme or formula. I do plan to over clock a bit. Will be running an i7 2600k , or something high end like that. I dont plan on sli. gtx 680 for now and plan to get the 690 in the future. thanks

 

[bigcyco1]

nobody is going to flame you no worries!Here some recommendations mobo:ASUS P8Z77-V PRO LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131819#top

mobo:GIGABYTE GA-Z77X-UD3H LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128544#top

mobo:ASUS P8Z77-V LK LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard with UEFI BIOS
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131837#top

mobo:ASUS P8Z77-V LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131820#top

mobo:GIGABYTE GA-Z77X-UD5H LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128545#top

mobo:ASRock Z77 Extreme6 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157295&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-Motherboards%20-%20Intel-_-ASRock-_-13157295&AID=10440897&PID=3938566&SID=#top

 

[polarissucks01]

thanks, so i really dont need to pay 400 for the board. Just out of curiosity. What would be the benefit or having the maximus extreme over one of these cheaper boards?

 

[arzbhatia]

Nope. You really don't need to get a $400 board - Thought they do have something in them. The features and all are absolutely mindblowing. I use a Maximus V Extreme and it's undoubtedly the BEST board I have ever used/tested.

But anyway, you can get something like a P8Z77 V-PRO which is more than enough. All those high end 400-500$ boards are for extreme enthusiast. Say for example - The Maximus V Extreme is for Extreme Overclocking and Craaaaazzyyy graphics (Allows 4 graphic cards SLI/CrossFireX), the Maximus V Formula is for Extreme Gaming (Amazing sound).

But, honestly, a P8Z77 V-PRO or a Gigabyte Z77X-UD5H is all you need unless you're an super-enthusiast and want the best of the best.

I highly recommend you go for a P8Z77 V-PRO or the UD5H if you want to go mid-range.

If you wanna go high, and if you're fine spending 40$ more - Get the Maximus V Formula. It's AMAZING. The second best I've used. It's got everything that the Extreme have (Other than 4 graphic cards capability) - With better audio - Great overclocking ability - EVERYTHING.

The formula is simply mind-blowing for its $279 price tag - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131854

 

[arzbhatia]

And instead of getting a 2600K, get a 3570K i5 or a 3770K i7.

 

[polarissucks01]

thanks a lot for the help

 

[arzbhatia]

Not a problem! Go for the Formula if possible - You won't be disappointed!

 

[bigcyco1]

thanks, so i really dont need to pay 400 for the board. Just out of curiosity. What would be the benefit or having the maximus extreme over one of these cheaper boards?

http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/ASUS-P8Z77-V-PRO-Motherboard/1529 The link shows all the stats of the Asus Z77 line of motherboards.