CPU and motherboard upgrade

saddartha · Jul 3, 2014

Hey guys and gals,

I have a bit of a dilemma. I just purchased an i7 4790k, but am unsure which route I should go with a motherboard upgrade. I have a MSI Z77-GD65 at the moment. I should note that I stream video game content and use video editing software. Any words of wisdom would be very much appreciated!

Thanks for the answers!

Andrew

MANOFKRYPTONAK · Jul 3, 2014

ASUS is a very great company IMHO. Get an ASUS board, easy to OC with, easy to use, long lasting.

saddartha · Jul 3, 2014

MANOFKRYPTONAK :

Thanks for your post! Would it be too much to ask for you to recommend a specific 'best bang for your buck' model for both ASUS or MSI?

byza · Jul 3, 2014

saddartha :

What is you budget?

MANOFKRYPTONAK · Jul 3, 2014

Also I hear great things about ASrock. I wouldn't hesitate to use them either.

Minstedmaz · Jul 3, 2014

Hi, I just bought for myself the Amazing Asus Z97-A and its an excellent motherboard in every aspect, I researched a lot and I wanted the best for my $$$ and that was the choice, I've been using it for over a week and I coudn't be happier, you can do overclock, its Xpert Fan3 is amazing and it looks great to the eye, plus you will save a lot of money buying it over a higher tier option.

Check it out here:
https://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-z97a

saddartha · Jul 3, 2014

byza :

Preferably under 200$, but I'm flexible if need be. I should say that I do prefer MSI's motherboards since I've had one for so long, but again I don't mind venturing away.

saddartha · Jul 3, 2014

Minstedmaz :

Hi, I just bought for myself the Amazing Asus Z97-A and its an excellent motherboard in every aspect, I researched a lot and I wanted the best for my $$$ and that was the choice, I've been using it for over a week and I coudn't be happier, you can do overclock, its Xpert Fan3 is amazing and it looks great to the eye, plus you will save a lot of money buying it over a higher tier option.

Check it out here:
https://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-z97a

I'll definitely check into this. Thanks for the advice!!

byza · Jul 3, 2014

saddartha :

If you have a custom water cooling loop i'd look at this, but it's a pretty serious overclockers board
Motherboard: MSI Z97 MPOWER MAX AC ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($234.99 @ Newegg)
Water cooling ready and built in wi-fi/bluetooth.

Not custom loop watercooling and as the name suggests, has some gaming specific features
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 7 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($179.99 @ Newegg)

Not custom loop watercooling but seriously into overclocking
Motherboard: MSI Z97 MPOWER ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($178.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Tradesman1 · Jul 3, 2014

I'd take a look at the Asus Z97-Pro or their Z97-A...a bit over $200 is the Z97-Hero, that's the one I picked up, the Hero was the best of the Z87 mobos and the Z97 is even better, great mobo!

MANOFKRYPTONAK · Jul 4, 2014

Tradesman1 :

There hero has double shielding, I have never owned one... I am a little jealous. I personally think all of the boards listed are good, but I'd get an ASUS Hero if I could afford it

Good luck!

Minstedmaz · Jul 4, 2014

The Hero is an awesome card, but I feel the best bang for you buck Motherboard would be the Asus Z97-A

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