What is a good asus motherboard

[Bismark Diaz]

i need an asus motherboard that is good for OC will support Sli but there is so many i just dont know what to pick.

 

[alexoiu]

What is the budget?

 

[Bismark Diaz]

What is the budget?

around 200 but less if possible

 

[bignastyid]

We need to know what cpu you have or have in mind. And a budget if one exists.

 

[sincreator]

Asus z97-a or Asus maximum hero.

z97a http://www.ncix.com/detail/asus-z97-a-atx-lga1150-ddr3-4a-97021-1315.htm
Hero http://www.ncix.com/detail/asus-maximus-vii-hero-atx-5c-97029-1315.htm

Either is good, it just depends on your budget.

PS: Like someone said above. What chip are looking to purchase, or what manufacturer? AMD/Intel?

 

[Bismark Diaz]

Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor or intel i7 4790k and GTX 970

 

[Bismark Diaz]

another question also when i add in on the website pc part picker the Asus Hero it says something about compatibility issues might needing an update in the bios can u still install everything including the i7 then updating them?

 

[sincreator]

What is the budget?

around 200 but less if possible

Asus Z97-a it is then to stay in budget, and it is still a great board that should do everything you want.

Review: http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/asus_z97_a_and_z97_deluxe_motherboard_review,24.html

 

[alexoiu]

another question also when i add in on the website pc part picker the Asus Hero it says something about compatibility issues might needing an update in the bios can u still install everything including the i7 then updating them?

With VII Hero you can use Flashback, if BIOS update needed. No CPU needed in this case.

 

[Bismark Diaz]

another question also when i add in on the website pc part picker the Asus Hero it says something about compatibility issues might needing an update in the bios can u still install everything including the i7 then updating them?

With VII Hero you can use Flashback, if BIOS update needed. No CPU needed in this case.

OMG thanks! i think i will go with Hero unless the Asus Z97-a is better?

 

[sincreator]

another question also when i add in on the website pc part picker the Asus Hero it says something about compatibility issues might needing an update in the bios can u still install everything including the i7 then updating them?

Every now and again the manufacturer will release new shipments with a newer bios. It may be standard now. I just bought the MSI z97 GD-65 gaming and it came ready for the Devil's canyon cpus. Here is the board I bought: http://www.ncix.com/detail/msi-z97-gd65-gaming-atx-lga1150-3b-97042-1360.htm

I love it, lol. It got 8 sata 3 ports, 12 phase cpu power, sound blaster onboard audio(which is excellent btw), and overclocks like a beast. Maybe you might want to consider that one as well since it is around your budget....

Review: http://www.hardocp.com/article/2014/06/18/msi_z97_gaming_7_lga_1150_motherboard_review/7#.VLAqYck72KU BTW, the Gaming 7 and the GD-65 are the same board. They just renamed the gaming series.

 

[sincreator]

another question also when i add in on the website pc part picker the Asus Hero it says something about compatibility issues might needing an update in the bios can u still install everything including the i7 then updating them?

With VII Hero you can use Flashback, if BIOS update needed. No CPU needed in this case.

This is the first time I have heard of that feature. Very cool!

 

[Bismark Diaz]

another question also when i add in on the website pc part picker the Asus Hero it says something about compatibility issues might needing an update in the bios can u still install everything including the i7 then updating them?

Every now and again the manufacturer will release new shipments with a newer bios. It may be standard now. I just bought the MSI z97 GD-65 gaming and it came ready for the Devil's canyon cpus. Here is the board I bought: http://www.ncix.com/detail/msi-z97-gd65-gaming-atx-lga1150-3b-97042-1360.htm

I love it, lol. It got 8 sata 3 ports, 12 phase cpu power, sound blaster onboard audio(which is excellent btw), and overclocks like a beast. Maybe you might want to consider that one as well since it is around your budget....

i will admit i really like asus mate, but honestly which one would be better? which ones has the best features? im all about the features

 

[sincreator]

another question also when i add in on the website pc part picker the Asus Hero it says something about compatibility issues might needing an update in the bios can u still install everything including the i7 then updating them?

Every now and again the manufacturer will release new shipments with a newer bios. It may be standard now. I just bought the MSI z97 GD-65 gaming and it came ready for the Devil's canyon cpus. Here is the board I bought: http://www.ncix.com/detail/msi-z97-gd65-gaming-atx-lga1150-3b-97042-1360.htm

I love it, lol. It got 8 sata 3 ports, 12 phase cpu power, sound blaster onboard audio(which is excellent btw), and overclocks like a beast. Maybe you might want to consider that one as well since it is around your budget....

i will admit i really like asus mate, but honestly which one would be better? which ones has the best features? im all about the features

Out of the 3 the Z97-a is by far the best bang for buck and should do everything you need, and I would call the Hero and the Gaming 7 a tie personally that come with a few more bells and whistles. They are both very feature rich boards.

Features of the hero: http://www.asus.com/ca-en/Motherboards/MAXIMUS_VII_HERO/

Features of the Gaming 7: http://ca.msi.com/product/mb/Z97-GAMING-7.html#hero-overview