Intel Chipset H81/H87 good ''enough'' for gaming

[wtfnaj]

Well I'm using dinopc to build a PC and I've figured out I'll save £40 by choosing the H81/H87 chip-set rather than the Z87

Considering I'm on low budget but still really hoping for a PC that can run the newest games would this chip-set (H81/H87) affect fps in games

Here are my specs:
i5 4570 - 8GB DDR3 1300mhz (2x4GB) - GTX 760 2GB - 1TB SATA - 550 W - No Operating System

 

[ekagori]

Well since you have chosen a non K cpu, which cannot be overclocked, a z87 chipset would be a waste for you since it's a chipset meant to overclock. You will be fine with a h series chipset. Just look for the features you need from a board within your price range. Features like usb 3.0/2.0 ports, sata 6Gbps ports, sound codec, pcie x16 slots, pci legacy support if you need it...etc

 

[Nuclear101]

Like ekagori, the only benefit of the Z87 is overclocking, so unless you are overclocking (not possible due to not being the i5-4670k), it will be the same.

 

[RichDAdams]

I started with a H81 board and ran BF4 absolutely fine. Having said that I have now spent that bit more on a H87 board and haven't looked back.
I would suggest spending that little bit more on the H87 because of the additional SATA ports, fan headers and memory slots. That way you could add 2 more sticks of 4GB memory to go up to 16GB rather than throwing out the current pair of 4GB sticks.
Also with H87 boards they can support crossfire so there is a lot there for the extra £25.