Torn between two boards

manoyanx

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I really need help on deciding which board is more compatible with my build.

Gigabyte GA-Z87-D3HP
Asus Z87-A

The Gigabyte is $45 cheaper than the asus one.
I don't overclock, but i may be using two cards in the far future. I am now more inclined to buy the Gigabyte one, but i cannot find more reviews of the two boards. Any inputs?

Here are the rest of the build if it helps

CPU : i5 4430
CPU Cooler : Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
Chassis : Cooler Master HAF 912
RAM : Corsair Vengeance 2x4GB 1600Mhz
PSU : Corsair VS650
HDD : Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black/Blue
GPU : Palit GTX 650 Ti Boost

Thanks
 
Solution
Why are you planning on a "Z" board, your CPU is a non "K", go with a normal board and save some money. And this is better PSU than your chosen one.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Motherboard: Asus H87-PLUS ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $189.96
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-18 12:25 EST-0500)
The reason why the Asus is $45 more is that is has two 3.0 PCI ports instead of the Gigabyte which only has one, and the Asus has a larger range of RAM speeds. If you plan on using two GPU's in the future I'd say the Asus is a better investment.
Gigabyte
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128590&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
Asus
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131981&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
 
Why are you planning on a "Z" board, your CPU is a non "K", go with a normal board and save some money. And this is better PSU than your chosen one.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Motherboard: Asus H87-PLUS ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $189.96
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-18 12:25 EST-0500)
 
Solution


I've read somewhere that H87 boards does not support multiple GPU. But you said that i better get it because of my current build, i will check it's price here on our local shops.
About the PSU, Its the only available corsair model ive found here in our local shops, most displays are Silverstone which i really don't love because of the comments here.

Thank you so much for the help