Torn between three mothers

elk123

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I have suggestions for three different cards. I plan on overclocking. Can you please tell me which is best? Also, how much worse are the other ones because I'd still like to save money if I can. Thank you

ASRock Fatal1ty Z97 Killer

Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150

ASRock Z97 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard

Build:

PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/k8DQK8
Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/k8DQK8/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($249.04 @ TigerDirect Canada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($23.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Motherboard: ???? ([strike]$154.99 [/strike]@ Canada Computers)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($86.99 @ Memory Express)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($116.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.95 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X Video Card ($409.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.95 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($16.79 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $1238.66
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-15 12:01 EDT-0400
 
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Well I don't have experience with any of those boards but based on reviews I would say:
1) Gigabyte Ga-Z97-x Gaming 5
2) ASrock Z97 Fatal1ty Killer
3) ASrock Z97 Extreme 3

The Gaming 5 has a good price/quality. So I would go for that one.
Well I don't have experience with any of those boards but based on reviews I would say:
1) Gigabyte Ga-Z97-x Gaming 5
2) ASrock Z97 Fatal1ty Killer
3) ASrock Z97 Extreme 3

The Gaming 5 has a good price/quality. So I would go for that one.
 
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Alright thanks!