ASRock z77 extreme 3 or extreme 4

Casper jurdi

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Jan 31, 2013
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I wanted some opinions on whether to go with the extreme 3 or extreme 4. this is my build ideas. planning on OC a bit and possible crossfirex

CPU:Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler:Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.20 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:ASRock Z77 Extreme3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($132.55 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory:G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (4 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($73.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card:XFX Radeon HD 7870 2GB Video Card ($214.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply:Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive:Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System:Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $876.65

any general improvement notes would be appreciated too.
 
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I'd go the 4, it's only $2 more through the Egg and an excellent mobo (so's the 3), this is what I selected for my Z77 and have built about an additional 25+ rigs on in.....it's considered prob the Best gaming Z77 out there