Need help picking a motherboard!

[SubZeroFlsh]

Hello!
Thanks for helping me out!

I have decided that I will pick a Asus board something like this.
As I like the look of them, have good reviews and are a good price for my build.

http://www.asus.com/uk/Motherboards/Z97K/

I have also decided to get the MSI GTX 970 because it is one of the most future proof cards you can get I figured it was a good choice.

This card support Direct X 12 and does the board also need to support it? Because on the board it says "Supports Direct X 11" So will I not be able to use Direct X 12?

Also if there is any other board you guys recommend I would love to hear.

Thanks for helping me out and please ask any questions you might have!

 

[MeteorsRaining]

The Z97 tier list:
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2383187/motherboard-tier-list-z97-chipset.html

^Your board is Tier 3, you can look at some Tier 2 boards which may fit your budget. Yours is a fine choice though.

And as and when DX12 is released, the GPU will support the games, MoBo doesn't quite have a role to play in that.

 

[Spudmaster]

What CPU do you have

 

[Alex Kelly]

Hi
Yes, that board supports DX12, doesn't really have anything to do with the mobo. I have no trouble recommending Asus boards, that one is a solid choice. Gigabyte and MSI also make good boards that are arguably better value in the same price range, but you can't really go wrong with ASUS.
Enjoy 😀 if you have any more questions just let us know.

 

[SubZeroFlsh]

Here is my build.

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/PKcLjX

(I have the rest)
That sounds like a good idea as I could do with shaving a few quid from my build. That is good to know about the Direct X 12.

Also I will like to hear you opinions on my build.

Thanks guys

 

[Zeeshan Sheikh]

this motherboard is perfect for gaming and also for overclock

M.2 & SATA Express - Speed up your system with lightning-fast 10Gb/s transfer speed
Crystal Sound 2 and Intel Gigabit Ethernet — a game-winning combo!
ASUS HomeCloud - Access your PC remotely and stream multimedia content anywhere, anytime
Proven quality – 5X Protection. 1000+ compatible devices. 7000+ validation hours.

CPU Socket LGA1150

Chipset Intel Z97

Memory Slots 4 x 240-pin DIMM

Memory Type DDR3-1333 / 1600 / 1800 / 1866 / 2000 / 2133 / 2200 / 2400 / 2500 / 2600 / 2666 / 2800 / 2933 / 3000 / 3100 / 3200

Max Memory 32GB

RAID Support Yes

Onboard Video Depends on CPU

CrossFire Support Yes

SLI Support Yes

SATA 6 Gb/s 4

SATA Express 1

Onboard Ethernet 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps

Onboard USB 3.0 Header(s) Yes

 

[MeteorsRaining]

OP, since your CPU is not OCable, and your current choice is not SLI-capable, I see no advantage with a Z series board. A H series board will do the job. This one is a great value/money:
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gah97d3h

 

[SubZeroFlsh]

Is there any MSI board you recomend as well?

Thanks for your responces.

 

[MeteorsRaining]

H97 Gaming 3 from MSI is a great MoBo as well:
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-h97gaming3

PC Mate and Gaurd Pro are good options as well.

 

[SubZeroFlsh]

I very fond of the Asus board and is a very good price. My budget is about £500. But I will go for a diffrent coard like to MSI gaming 3 if I get more for my money. If you guys have any other recommendations I would really love to hear.

The MSI is another good option but I would like to know if there are more choices.

Sorry if I sound a but pickey but thanks for supporting my problem!

 

[MeteorsRaining]

The only major plus for a Z series board over H series for non-OCable CPU is SLI ability. If you wish to add another 970 for SLI down the road, this is well worth it for 87 quids:
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z97g55sli

 

[SubZeroFlsh]

Does the MSI gaming 3 only support Crossfire?

 

[MeteorsRaining]

Yes, no H series MoBo is SLI capable.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

http://www.pugetsystems.com/labs/articles/Z97-vs-H97-What-is-the-Difference-562/
Z97 vs H97 - What is the Difference?

 

[SubZeroFlsh]

I am really confused with which one to get now.

-Would like SLI (but not if it means a lot more expensive)
-MSI or asus preferred

I can't find one that will be the best price. I really need some help 🙁

 

[SubZeroFlsh]

On that basis do you think I should go for:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/MSI-H97-Gaming-LGA1150-Motherboard/dp/B00K8K7DDO

Or shal I go for my one on my build. Not planning on SLI any time soon.

 

[sora]

A MSI H97 or Z97 build shall do you well. That MSI H97 is great for the price!

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Get an ASUS.

 

[MeteorsRaining]

My two cents here:

SLI can be a great deal maker or beaker. If you got a big enough PSU and capable MoBo lying around, spending $350 more on second card in future for extreme 1080p or 1440p performance looks tempting. But if you plan to SLI after getting a new PSU and MoBo (in future), then the very purpose, which is usually increase in performance w/o spending fortune, is lost.

Decide if you want a SLI capable MoBo or not.

 

[SubZeroFlsh]

I don't think I will do SLI as the 970 is enough for me, I don't think I need 2. I think I will go for the Asus and it looks like a solid board, I am sure the MSI one looks good as-well, personally I just prefer the look and quality feel of the Asus. Regarding SLI, If I do get another card which is unlikely I don't mind getting a new board.

The one of my PC part picker is Z97 which doesn't give me any performance benefits so I am looking for a Z87 board for around £80

I will appreciate your opinions and suggestions!

Thanks for your support!