MSI z97 pc mate or msi h97 guard pro for new build?

corey14 · Jul 14, 2014

I'm doing an 850$ build and at first I was gonna get the 297 but it seems like the h97 guard pro may be more future proof with 2 pci express slots rather than just 1. I'm new to this so I may be wrong, but would that mean I could crossfire down the road with the h97??

joker50060 · Jul 14, 2014

corey14 :

the H means that you can't OC with it and you can't CF with an H97
get the MSI Z97 MATE its good

TechCIDLC · Jul 14, 2014

I use AMD processors for builds under $1000. That way I can spend much more on other components, and not on the CPU. The CPU is 8-core, and performs well in all games, so most people wouldn't notice a difference from an Intel i5.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($144.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($89.79 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($82.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($229.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill R5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $852.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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