Whats the best motherboard for gaming?

Arturo Arellano · Apr 8, 2013

Im looking for a good motherboard that would be good for gaming. One that would allow me to run games on their max settings like the upcoming game Battelfield 4. I know that a motherboard doesnt really matter but... i want a motherboard that can support the graphics card i will need and the cpu and ram to run these games on their max settings.

slomo4sho · Apr 8, 2013

Any motherboard with PCIE 2.0 has enough bandwidth to support any high end GPU on the market currently. The question really comes down to whether you plan on running multiple multiple cards, overclocking, and budget limitations.

JD88 · Apr 8, 2013

This all depends on what kind of CPU you want to put in the motherboard. Are you going with Intel or AMD?

Hazle · Apr 8, 2013

as long as it's got a PCIe slot at x16, which is basically present in all modern consumer motherboards, you don't have to worry about GPU compatibility, unless you're planning to use an AGP card you already own.

as for CPU compatiblity, you're going to have to give us the CPU & ram you're planning to use. maybe include your current config to see if you need an upgrade at all, just in case.

ARICH5 · Apr 8, 2013

don't really understand the question. are you asking for a new build? since we don't know what cpu you want do you want a intel v amd flame war?
most guys here go with asrock for gaming mobo.

ttcboy · Apr 8, 2013

If money is not a matter for you, go with ASUS Maximus V Extreme.

JD88 · Apr 8, 2013

Flame war:

Intel Fanboy: "AMD users are poor and their chips don't have "real cores" in them. I don't know what those are, but they aren't cores. Real men can afford to upgrade their CPU and mobo every year to get a 5% performance increase."

AMD Fanboy: "My chip games and heats my house at the same time. Clearly the budget friendly choice. Just wait til Windows 25 when the software catches up and my FX will bulldoze your i7. "

Over.

Arturo Arellano · Apr 8, 2013

Im going with intel and aroudn 2k of a budget. also dont know what would be better... two graphic cards or one good one?????

slomo4sho · Apr 8, 2013

Arturo Arellano :

ASUS P8Z77-V LK
or
ASRock Z77 Extreme6
or
GIGABYTE GA-Z77X-UD5H

Also, what resolution are you playing at? Having a GTX 690 in the machine does no do any good if you are playing at 1080P or lower...

Arturo Arellano · Apr 8, 2013

slomo4sho :

i plan on playing at 1080P. that ASRock looks good

Arturo Arellano · Apr 8, 2013

what do you guys think? http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Z77%20Extreme9/

slomo4sho · Apr 8, 2013

Arturo Arellano :

It is overkill.

A gaming rig with a budget of $1000 can support gaming at 1080P without any difficulty. A GTX 660 Ti or HD 7950 should be good enough for your needs.

ARICH5 · Apr 8, 2013

JD88 :

omg I love flame warz!!! bagahahahahaha. amd heats my house...lol..windows 25? lol

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