MSI Gaming vs Asus ROG

[FunkyFeatures]

I am going to do a build (only in like 6 months or so) but i have no clue on what motherboard to choose.
I do have a budget, but i am able to stretch it a little bit.(i cant tell excact budget in dollars as i am not an american).

So what features does msi have over asus and asus over msi? I am thinking z97 g45/65 vs maximus vii ranger

I will not be overclocking(i do need some Zxx features though)

I have heard many things about asus software, but mostly about overclocking and fan control - i might buy a fan controller too so their fan expert doesnt mean alot(except if it is really good the price of rog motherboard matches msi's gaming)

 

[FunkyFeatures]

Hmm.. i guess i will stick to the simple part and just research what are pwm and what are not(connectors) on the mobo. 🙂

 

[JackNaylorPE]

CPU and CPU_OPT = PWM
Everything Else = DC Voltage

* For 99.7% of boards out there.

 

[FunkyFeatures]

If it is 4 pin, why doesnt it run constant 12v when not pwm? Thats what i dont understand. If it cant pulse 12v, why isnt it constant 12v. Or can it run lower voltage when not pwm?

 

[JackNaylorPE]

MSI starting off well with Z97

http://www.digitimes.com/supply_chain_window/story.asp?datepublish=2014/05/14&pages=PR&seq=202

Asus won 17 awards (ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 6 were noted) but I can't seem to find a complete list

Best Choice Winners
http://www.computex.biz/bestchoice/WinnerYear_en.aspx