Z97: MSI Gaming 7, Gigabyte Gaming 7 or Asus Maximus VII Ranger?

[leruma]

I have a hard time distinguishing the better from them, and they are at the same price range which is perfect for me(I don't want to spend on extra mobo luxuries).

Planned PC spec:

• 
  paired with 4790k & domis
  I will OC them to the limit
  maybe SLi in the future

PC uses:

• 
  home workstation
  gaming
  music production

Or if you have other mobos in mind, other than mentioned that would fit my needs, please feel free to share.

I already have all the other parts, I thought that by the time I'll buy the mobo I'd already figure it out but I don't. Please help.

Thanks in advance.

 

[zeyuanfu]

I would get the Hero in that list, but if you want a mobo that`s durable, I`d consider:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Motherboard: Asus SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK2 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($164.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $164.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-07 12:32 EDT-0400

 

[PIEapple]

MSI Ggaming 7 +1,I have that board,I use that board with I7 4790k overclocking up to 4.6Ghz stable.

Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 7 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($174.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $174.99

 

[Tradesman1]

Of the three, I'd go w/ the Ranger, it's a little brother to the Hero, which was the best of the Z87s and the Z97 Hero is just rolling along, much improved for OCing, runs cooler, handles DRAM better and higher freqs, BIOS was great on the Z87 and improved on the Z97. Wish they had the Ranger in the States, have a number of people that would like one

 

[MartinNixon0422]

MSI z97 GAMING 7 will be the great choice.
it's build for gaming, get sli support for your workstation issue
you should take a look on it

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130768&cm_re=msi_gaming_7-_-13-130-768-_-Product