Asus X79 Rampage Black Edition vs Asus Z97 Formula vii for gaming

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bjkill

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Hi guyys, the long awaited Formula VII is finally out!!! (I am a huge fan of the VI by the way) I got a second hand Rampage Black edition a few months ago. The question now is whether or not I should get the Formula VII and use that as my main gaming rig.

Current Rig
Asus Rampage Black edition
CPU: i7-4930k with Antec double 120 rad watercooler
RAM: 32G RipJaw Z PC PC3 2400
GPU: 2 X Asus 780 SLI
SSD: Samsung Evo 1T
PSU: Corsair AX 1200i
Monitor: ASUS 1X VG248QE (with g-synch mod) 2 X VS239H 1X PB278Q
 
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Thank you for your quick response. So you mean the Formula Vii would have the m.2 support which to my knowledge is basically a pair of SSDs in raid zero? Does that also mean my gaming experience will be better?

I am hoping to run a 3 way Nvidia surround for gaming and on top have a 27 inch for watching movie or show in-game maps and so on. I guess I am asking because I use to own the formula vi and the difference between a x79 and z87 is that the CPU has less core, less hyper threads for the ram, slower PCI-e slots when you go 2 or more sli. So I think x79 should definitely be better than a Z87, but with the introduction of the Z97 basically the same as the Z87 but has superior storage technology.
 
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yeah I've just looked at both of these boards and the Rampage has 4 x sata 3gb/s and 6 x sata 6gb/s, whereas the formula has dual sata express, 10 x sata 6gb/s and also has m.2 support, I wouldn't recommend you getting a new board as the rampage will do you just fine as it supports 4 way SLI , so unless you have lots of ssd's, you won't need to upgrade really, both are great boards
 
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well, LGA 2011 has a lot more memory lanes than LGA 1150, so the X79 system will be better for multiple graphics cards in certain configurations. Your gaming rig is perfect, no need to re-work it for a lower ranked socket, the i7 4930k is a great cpu and soon it'll be a far better CPU than the current Intel i7 Quad-Cores.

That said, LGA 2011 X79 boards are quite old, and are going to be replaced soon with X99 boards with DDR4 ram slots, the first of it's kind. It'll cost a lot but enthusiasts have money. That is why the SATA port amounts and other features are lacking on intel's flagship socket.
 
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bjkill

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Thank you again for your reply. I guess I purposely left out that I was going to build two systems, so ppl can give me their thoughts on the pros and cons of the two boards. So instead of starting a new post I will just continue my questions.

I am actually thinking of building two systems since the computer desk I got can fit two mobos in it and I guess the second system I would use it to watch movies, surf the net or even use it as a video/music server. (I actually have 2 NASs so...)

I also have a i7-4770K from my formula Vi board that I can use, all other components are compatible with both boards. So would this change your mind? Also in this case which mobo should I use for gaming?

One last thought. I mean instead of getting the new formula VII ($369 w/game adn $330I without game) I could get other z97 boards. But I am sure the price will be very similar. ANY SUGGESTIONS ON OTHER Z97 BOARDS?

So maybe I should use the x79 board for gaming and get a z97 board with some cool accessories. i am sure the Asus Premium line of boards would be the way to go if I don't go with the formula.
 
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