I'm stuck on a decision of what size motherboard I should get for my first pc build. Its going to be my main rig for my graphic design job and gaming. I have all the parts I want figured out, except the case and motherboard.
List:
Mobo: (matx) maximus IV gene OR (atx) ASRock Z77 Extreme4 LGA 1155
Case: (matx) fractal design arc mini OR (atx) arc Midi r2
PSU: corsair 600w
Ram: corsair vengeance 2x4 black
CPU: i5 3570k ivy bridge
CPU cooler: corsair h100i
Gpu: evga gtx 660
I originally wanted a matx motherboard because of the smaller case form factor. I have my setup in my bedroom, so I sort of wanted it more compact and a bit maneuverable. I will be overclocking the i5, but have no plans on watercooling. I don't really believe I need sli for the gaming and graphic design I will be doing, so no multiple gpu's probably either. I just wanted to ask, should I buy a matx or atx motherboard? Do think losing a a few PCI slots is worth the minor size difference in cases?
I just feel like I'm losing performance because of my decision for small form factor.
Appreciate some opinions or suggestions for my rig plans. Thank
List:
Mobo: (matx) maximus IV gene OR (atx) ASRock Z77 Extreme4 LGA 1155
Case: (matx) fractal design arc mini OR (atx) arc Midi r2
PSU: corsair 600w
Ram: corsair vengeance 2x4 black
CPU: i5 3570k ivy bridge
CPU cooler: corsair h100i
Gpu: evga gtx 660
I originally wanted a matx motherboard because of the smaller case form factor. I have my setup in my bedroom, so I sort of wanted it more compact and a bit maneuverable. I will be overclocking the i5, but have no plans on watercooling. I don't really believe I need sli for the gaming and graphic design I will be doing, so no multiple gpu's probably either. I just wanted to ask, should I buy a matx or atx motherboard? Do think losing a a few PCI slots is worth the minor size difference in cases?
I just feel like I'm losing performance because of my decision for small form factor.
Appreciate some opinions or suggestions for my rig plans. Thank
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