Having trouble picking motherboard. . .

[ProUser]

Hi there guys im having trouble picking a motherboard. I have an Intel 4790k and a GTX 980 ti i would like to know what is a good mother board for this components. My price range can be something like 130-160 dollars but id like to hear your opinions if possible. Thanks in advance.

 

[ChronoAM]

A great motherboard at that price range is the ASUS z97-A. Has a nice, easy to use bios and decent overclocking capabilities. ASUS is pretty reliable and has good customer support as well. Newegg has it for 139.99, but it doesn't hurt to shop around.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132118

 

[ProUser]

Thanks for the reply 😀

 

[ChronoAM]

Thanks for the reply 😀

No problem. I might add that the motherboard looks pretty cool/unique with it's black and gold design. Just make sure that coincides with the rest of the looks of your system, if that concerns you.

 

[ProUser]

Yep thanks for the extra info 😀

 

[Tchota]

Go with the Z97-A/USB3.1 version.

The Z97-E/USB3.1 would also be a good option.

 

[ProUser]

Cant rly find 3.1 version lol Only 3.0 Can you link? Thanks for the reply

 

[ChronoAM]

Cant rly find 3.1 version lol Only 3.0 Can you link? Thanks for the reply

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132510

He's referring to this motherboard, I believe. It has integrated usb 3.1 for a bit higher cost.

 

[ProUser]

Oh i see. But is the 3.1 worth it? Like does it have too much difference compared to the 3.0?

 

[ChronoAM]

Oh i see. But is the 3.1 worth it? Like does it have too much difference compared to the 3.0?

It's roughly double the potential speed, but only for usb 3.1 devices. Most of the things you'll connect to your PC are still using usb 2.0. 3.1 won't be terribly relevant for a while, but eventually it will become more prominent. If you want to pay that little bit extra for the future proofing, go for it! Even if you don't get the usb 3.1 version, you can always purchase a usb 3.1 expansion card later down the line, if you need the extra speed for an external usb 3.1 hard drive or something of the sort.

 

[ProUser]

Okay man thanks a lot again!

 

[ChronoAM]

Okay man thanks a lot again!

Of course! Good luck with the build!

 

[Tchota]

The link to the other motherboard I mentioned: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-z97eusb31