Cheapest Z97 Mobo for i5 4690K oc, extreme oc probably not required. [GAMING]

[Airon Chow]

I'm getting upgrading from an i3 2100 (on an Intel Desktop Board DH61WW) to an i5 4690k. So I need to get a cheap z97 mobo for supporting and OC'ing the CPU(if necessary).

So initially, I thought I'd get either the MSI PC MATE or the GIGABYTE GA-Z97-HD3. Cuz they cheap af.

But then I read that they are both 4 power phase mobo's, and that reduces the OC capabilites.

So then I checked out ASUS Z97-A and the ASRock Z97 EXTREME4.

BTW, system build with everything: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/drT43C

But then, how much OC do I really need for gaming? Or is un-bottlenecking my GTX 970 (Which I will probably upgrade to a 980Ti in the near future) all I need to do?

TL;DR: Cheapest z97 mobo for gaming OC? Also is OC necessary for improved performance(to how many GHz?)?

Thanks.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

The Z97-A is a great choice for your needs.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $139.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-12 19:31 EDT-0400

 

[i7Baby]

I'd go with the ASRock Extreme 4 per http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-intel-amd-motherboard,3902.html

But then, how much OC do I really need for gaming? - you shouldn't with an i5 running a 970 or even a 980Ti. Especially if you go to 1440p where the card will have to work harder.

 

[gerr]

Newegg has the ASRock Z97 Extreme4 on a great sale...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157503

 

[Airon Chow]

Z97 EXTREME4 is kinda expensive though ($159.87). I mean, I could get it with the money I have, but I'd also like to save as much money as I can so I can get other things.

Hoping for around $100 - $130.

Thanks.

 

[Airon Chow]

Also, I'm in Dubai, so amazon with international shipping is about the best I can find. Local stores sell everything for like $30-$50 more.

Z97-A is a good choice as of now.

Thanks

 

[i7Baby]

The ASRock is only $115 at Newegg.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Z97-A is kinda expensive though ($159.87). I mean, I could get it with the money I have, but I'd also like to save as much money as I can so I can get other things.

Hoping for around $100 - $130.

Thanks.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($111.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $111.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-12 19:32 EDT-0400

 

[Airon Chow]

Got Z97 A($139.99) and Extreme 4($159.87) mixed up in the last 2 posts, sorry.

But yeah, I cant do newegg 'cuz they dont seem to deliver here as far as I know.

Thanks

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

http://uae.dtcae.com/product/gigabyte-ga-z97x-ud3h-bk--rev--1-0--lga-1150-intel-z97-hdmi-sata-6gb-s-usb-3-0-atx-intel-motherboard/
GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-UD3H-BK

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Or

http://uae.dtcae.com/product/asus-z97-pro-gamer-lga-1150-intel-z97-hdmi-sata-6gb-s-usb-3-0-atx-intel-motherboard/
ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER LGA 1150 Intel Z97 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

I own this one , solid board.

 

[Airon Chow]

ASRock Fatal1ty Z97 Killer isn't delivering to UAE in amazon. Just my luck.

Thanks

 

[i7Baby]

Got Z97 A($139.99) and Extreme 4($159.87) mixed up in the last 2 posts, sorry.

But yeah, I cant do newegg 'cuz they dont seem to deliver here as far as I know.

Thanks

Where's 'here'?

 

[Airon Chow]

Holy crap, those last 2 are expensive man. $190 and $212? I only have like $160-ish to spare.

Thanks

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

I posted 2 above from a site in UAE.

 

[Airon Chow]

Got Z97 A($139.99) and Extreme 4($159.87) mixed up in the last 2 posts, sorry.

But yeah, I cant do newegg 'cuz they dont seem to deliver here as far as I know.

Thanks

Where's 'here'?

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Sorry just offering options.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

http://uae.dtcae.com/product/gigabyte-ga-h97-d3h-motherboard-5264/

 

[Airon Chow]

I posted 2 above from a site in UAE.

They were 699 AED = $190 and 780 AED = 212$. Too expensive, man.

Thanks tho.

 

[i7Baby]

You posted a Partpicker build showing Newegg etc. Why? Where are you going to get all the parts?

 

[Airon Chow]

http://uae.dtcae.com/product/gigabyte-ga-h97-d3h-motherboard-5264/

This, I could do.

But how well do they compare with to the 2 cheaper ones I included in the first post? Is it really necessary for gaming? Does it improve performance?

Thanks

 

[Airon Chow]

You posted a Partpicker build showing Newegg etc. Why? Where are you going to get all the parts?

I'm not gonna order the parts from there, just there as a reference. How the rig would look like. Place holders.
Its pretty easy way to keep it organized and check whats compatible and stuff.

So I'll be ordering from amazon if the item delivers here.

Thanks

 

[i7Baby]

OK - from Amazon then.

ASRock Z97 Extreme 4 $160 - http://www.amazon.com/ASRock-Z97-EXTREME4-CrossFireX-Motherboard/dp/B00K8PLVJ6

MSI Z97 Gaming 5 $155 - http://www.amazon.com/MSI-DDR3-2600-Motherboards-GAMING/dp/B00K23BZVI

Asus Z97 A $140 - http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Z97-A-DDR3-2600-Motherboards/dp/B00K2MAU5Q