Which is better ??

bLuR vOpTicz · Apr 17, 2014

Which motherboard is overall better I can't choose ?
- ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131974

or

- ASUS Z87-DELUXE/QUAD LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132048

Spectre694 · Apr 17, 2014

The extreme. Has all the features of the deluxe plus a couple more and a much better Crossfire/SLI setup. Only thing the Deluxe has is it comes with thunderbolt and the extreme needs an add in card for that same for the NFC express.

kapitalistas · Apr 17, 2014

they all made for overclocking what other futures your looking for.

bLuR vOpTicz · Apr 17, 2014

Spectre694 :

Okay thanks. So what does thunderbolt even do btw lol

rolli59 · Apr 17, 2014

Both are overpriced and I would go with this one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131989
Between the two though I would go with the Extreme but only if the plan is to have more than 2 GPU's! The Hero provides all other ROG features.

bLuR vOpTicz · Apr 17, 2014

kapitalistas :

High end gaming, rendering, editing, animation, stuff like that im using 2 monitors btw.

Demorthus · Apr 17, 2014

Both are premium boards. They can both overclock & SLI. Yet a main difference is that the Maximus can accomodate 4-way SLI/xfire & the deluxe only 3-way. Also, I use the Maximus & it's more geared toward gaming & crazy overclocking

. If you want as many OC'ing options as possible & a serious gaming setup: GET THE MAXIMUS, you will NOT regret it!

Also comes with a nifty wifi m.2 PCI AC adapter.
But a budget entry into these features is the ROG Hero.

bLuR vOpTicz · Apr 17, 2014

rolli59 :

I plan to have only one when i first build it but later on i might do SLI

Spectre694 · Apr 17, 2014

bLuR vOpTicz :

It is a highspeed bus kinda like USB. The only things that use are basically external RAID boxes among a few other things does pass display port signal as well odds are you don't need it though..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thunderbolt_(interface)
https://thunderbolttechnology.net/

rolli59 · Apr 17, 2014

bLuR vOpTicz :

Then the Hero is the perfect board and you save $150+ that can be used for other important stuff like better GPU.

kapitalistas · Apr 17, 2014

bLuR vOpTicz :

then im not recommending overclocking (extra headache) and may wanna get couple SSD one for OS another for programs 3th regular HHD for gaming and storage so your need mobo at least 4 supporting slots for storage.

kapitalistas · Apr 17, 2014

bLuR vOpTicz :

sli not very good for rendering video editing.just saying.

Demorthus · Apr 17, 2014

Here's the Hero incase you'd like to check it out: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=asus+hero&N=-1&isNodeId=1
http://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/MAXIMUS_VI_HERO/
It's a very popular entry board, you get: Overclocking, SLI/Crossfire/ extra features like Sonic Radar (if you're into FPS's check it out!), Also has a awesome color scheme (lets' be a bit shallow and admit it would look nice having a red/black build

)

bLuR vOpTicz · Apr 17, 2014

kapitalistas :

bLuR vOpTicz :

sli not very good for rendering video editing.just saying.
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Demorthus · Apr 17, 2014

I think he plans to SLI for gaming; not video editing or rendering..

rolli59 · Apr 17, 2014

And only dual card making the Hero the best choice.

bLuR vOpTicz · Apr 17, 2014

kapitalistas :

Im probably only going to over clock when i'm gaming for hours or heavy editing. And yeah i'm getting 3 HDDs and 1 SSD i guess I should get 2 lol

Demorthus · Apr 17, 2014

Taking that into account, most of us can agree the Hero is the board for you,
"6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), red
Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology *3
ASMedia® ASM1061 controller : *4
2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), red"
With the money saved you can get a better GPU or grab an SSD or two as they're going on sales very frequently!

rolli59 · Apr 17, 2014

Thats why suggested in the first place, very little return going more expensive!

bLuR vOpTicz · Apr 17, 2014

Demorthus :

Does the extreme have the sonic radar ?

Demorthus · Apr 17, 2014

No, that feature is not on the Extreme board.

bLuR vOpTicz · Apr 17, 2014

Demorthus :

Is there a way to get it ?

Demorthus · Apr 17, 2014

bLuR vOpTicz :

Sonic radar is for any motherboard with supremefx (like in the Hero mobo) or ROG Phoebus soundcard.

bLuR vOpTicz · Apr 17, 2014

Demorthus :

So the extreme doesn't have either one of those sound cards ? What if i get one ?

Demorthus · Apr 17, 2014

No it does not come with it, but If you get a ROG Phoebus soundcard you will get Sonic Radar. But when you weigh in that + the cost of the extreme board, you're spending more money just for a small feature- when it already comes built into the $200 Hero

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