im building a gaming pc what motherboard should i get

john12355

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Im getting a gpu-r9 290 a cpu-15-4690 and what motherboard should i get specificly fo gaming and not too expensive is the gigabyte z97x gaming 3 any good
 

sourodip

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Z97 series /X79 series(may costly) are meant for gaming,delivering high-performance and O.C ing.
Get any of these(would suggest to get the gaming 5):
1.http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-z97extreme4
2.http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-fatal1tyz97killer
3.http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz97xgaming5
 

Ytyoussef

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There's absolutely no need for a z97 motherboard with a non-k processor, he can't overclock. Going with an h97 as Scremin34Egl said would be the best option.
 

sourodip

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Well, he can always change the processor. I fhe does not, let's say the Z97 provides more stability, multiple gpu's and much more than the H97 chipset and most of all ,the OP can afford a 4690. So, he can also afford a Z97 chipset motherboard.