I am building a high end, future-proofed, gaming/editing pc, and I need some help choosing the motherboard.
(update: changed processor to 4770k, and motherboard narrowed down to msi MPOWER or Asus z87 PRO )
Here are the specs:
CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core
CPU COOLER/FAN: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM
MOTHERBOARD: MSI MPOWER z87, or Asus z87 PRO
MEMORY/RAM: CORSAIR Vengeance LP 16GB
HARDDRIVES: Samsung 840 PRO 256GB SSD
Seagate Barracuda 2TB HDD
GRAPHICS CARD: Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 GHZ Edition
CASE: Cooler Master Storm Trooper ATX
POWER SUPPLY: Corsair TX850M Bronze Rated PSU
OPTICAL DRIVE: LG Blu-Ray Model UH12NS29
I plan on overclocking my cpu (i7-4770k) to around 4.3ghz or 4.5ghz.
I also plan on going crossfire with my 7970 ghz edition.
My budget for a motherboard is about $250
have been looking at:
Gigabyte ud5h WB:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128545
Asus p8z77-v PRO:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131819
Asus Sabre Tooth:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131821
(for a budget stretch)
Asus Maximus v Formula:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131854
There are A LOT of motherboards out there, and I was wondering which one is the best for my needs. If there is any other motherboard that you would recommend, please tell me.
Thanks!
(update: changed processor to 4770k, and motherboard narrowed down to msi MPOWER or Asus z87 PRO )
Here are the specs:
CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core
CPU COOLER/FAN: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM
MOTHERBOARD: MSI MPOWER z87, or Asus z87 PRO
MEMORY/RAM: CORSAIR Vengeance LP 16GB
HARDDRIVES: Samsung 840 PRO 256GB SSD
Seagate Barracuda 2TB HDD
GRAPHICS CARD: Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 GHZ Edition
CASE: Cooler Master Storm Trooper ATX
POWER SUPPLY: Corsair TX850M Bronze Rated PSU
OPTICAL DRIVE: LG Blu-Ray Model UH12NS29
I plan on overclocking my cpu (i7-4770k) to around 4.3ghz or 4.5ghz.
I also plan on going crossfire with my 7970 ghz edition.
My budget for a motherboard is about $250
have been looking at:
Gigabyte ud5h WB:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128545
Asus p8z77-v PRO:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131819
Asus Sabre Tooth:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131821
(for a budget stretch)
Asus Maximus v Formula:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131854
There are A LOT of motherboards out there, and I was wondering which one is the best for my needs. If there is any other motherboard that you would recommend, please tell me.
Thanks!