Which one should i chose?

Dennis Aalbers · Jun 16, 2014

Hi.

since i got a MSI Motherboard, which i cant overclock my i5 3570k.
I need a new Mobo obviously.
I got a GTX 780 3 GB as a GPU.

Which one of the two should i chose?

ASrock z77 Extreme4.

OR

ASUS MAXIMUS VII RANGER

Link to the asus:

http://azerty.nl/8-5602-688052/asus-maximus-vii-ranger-moederbord-atx-lga1150-socket-z97-usb-3-0-gigabit-ethernet-hd-audio.html

Thanks!

Eduello · Jun 16, 2014

ASrock z77 Extreme4. Why? Because the other one won't support your CPU.

Dark Lord of Tech · Jun 16, 2014

ASUS MAXIMUS VII RANGER is 1150 socket , it's not compatible.

ASrock z77 Extreme4 is 1155 socket , is compatible.

I own the Z77 it's a great board.

Dennis Aalbers · Jun 16, 2014

Oh.
I though it supported my CPU.
Oh well, then i go with the ASrock.

Thanks!

Eduello · Jun 16, 2014

No problem

EasyLover · Jun 16, 2014

Ranger is a Z97 series mobo. It does not support ivybridge series CPUs. Here are some recommendations for you:

Asus: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-p8z77vpro

Gigabyte: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz77xud3h

MSI: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z77ag45

Gigabyte choice is better.