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July 28, 2014 5:06:17 PM

Hello! Need suggestiom on which mobo to get. Mainly gaming and I'm starting on trying to learn how to Oveclock. CPU will be a i7 4790k so a z97 mobo is what I'm looking for and I'll be cooling the CPU with custom water loop (xspc kit dual 240 D5 pump) I'll be getting the Motherboard in a Microcenter Boston Cambridge store. They offer a $40 off on any Mobo if you buy with a CPU.
Thank you very much! Sorry about my bad english.

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July 28, 2014 5:09:32 PM

What is your budget?
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July 28, 2014 5:13:58 PM

I recommend the MSI Z97 Gaming 5, or Gaming 3 if you're on a budget. The Asus ROG Z97 boards are the best, if you can afford one. :) 
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July 28, 2014 5:17:43 PM

Enervon said:
Hello! Need suggestiom on which mobo to get. Mainly gaming and I'm starting on trying to learn how to Oveclock. CPU will be a i7 4790k so a z97 mobo is what I'm looking for and I'll be cooling the CPU with custom water loop (xspc kit dual 240 D5 pump) I'll be getting the Motherboard in a Microcenter Boston Cambridge store. They offer a $40 off on any Mobo if you buy with a CPU.
Thank you very much! Sorry about my bad english.


dude you have a custom watercooling loop you need a absolute beast overclocking mobo. If you want cheap i would recommend the asus sabertooth mark 2. If you can spend a little more the Asus MAXIMUS hero VII is king.
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July 28, 2014 5:22:16 PM

Dunlop0078 said:
What is your budget?


$250
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July 28, 2014 5:25:14 PM

Enervon said:
Dunlop0078 said:
What is your budget?


$250


It depends what the have in the store, but I'd suggest getting the most expensive Asus ROG Z97 board you can, such as the Maximus or the Hero. It'll help squeeze out the best possible OC and considering you're spending lots on a custom water cooling setup, I do think it will be worth it. Good luck! :D 
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July 28, 2014 5:26:55 PM

kunthakenthe said:
Enervon said:
Hello! Need suggestiom on which mobo to get. Mainly gaming and I'm starting on trying to learn how to Oveclock. CPU will be a i7 4790k so a z97 mobo is what I'm looking for and I'll be cooling the CPU with custom water loop (xspc kit dual 240 D5 pump) I'll be getting the Motherboard in a Microcenter Boston Cambridge store. They offer a $40 off on any Mobo if you buy with a CPU.
Thank you very much! Sorry about my bad english.


dude you have a custom watercooling loop you need a absolute beast overclocking mobo. If you want cheap i would recommend the asus sabertooth mark 2. If you can spend a little more the Asus MAXIMUS hero VII is king.


Yeah my budget is 240-250 and I get $40 off on any mobo so asus sabertooth mark 2 goes $179-$40=$139 and Maximus VII Hero $229.99-$40=$189.99. So both of those mobo are good for o'clocking too?
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July 28, 2014 5:28:21 PM

Enervon said:
kunthakenthe said:
Enervon said:
Hello! Need suggestiom on which mobo to get. Mainly gaming and I'm starting on trying to learn how to Oveclock. CPU will be a i7 4790k so a z97 mobo is what I'm looking for and I'll be cooling the CPU with custom water loop (xspc kit dual 240 D5 pump) I'll be getting the Motherboard in a Microcenter Boston Cambridge store. They offer a $40 off on any Mobo if you buy with a CPU.
Thank you very much! Sorry about my bad english.


dude you have a custom watercooling loop you need a absolute beast overclocking mobo. If you want cheap i would recommend the asus sabertooth mark 2. If you can spend a little more the Asus MAXIMUS hero VII is king.


Yeah my budget is 240-250 and I get $40 off on any mobo so asus sabertooth mark 2 goes $179-$40=$139 and Maximus VII Hero $229.99-$40=$189.99. So both of those mobo are good for o'clocking too?


They'll both be great, but the Maximus will be the best. Go for it I reckon! :) 
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July 28, 2014 5:29:16 PM

Alex Kelly said:
I recommend the MSI Z97 Gaming 5, or Gaming 3 if you're on a budget. The Asus ROG Z97 boards are the best, if you can afford one. :) 


Yes Was actually thinking about getting the Asus formula vii but not sure if its worth it. rather spend more on something else for my rig =)
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July 28, 2014 5:30:14 PM

Enervon said:
kunthakenthe said:
Enervon said:
Hello! Need suggestiom on which mobo to get. Mainly gaming and I'm starting on trying to learn how to Oveclock. CPU will be a i7 4790k so a z97 mobo is what I'm looking for and I'll be cooling the CPU with custom water loop (xspc kit dual 240 D5 pump) I'll be getting the Motherboard in a Microcenter Boston Cambridge store. They offer a $40 off on any Mobo if you buy with a CPU.
Thank you very much! Sorry about my bad english.


dude you have a custom watercooling loop you need a absolute beast overclocking mobo. If you want cheap i would recommend the asus sabertooth mark 2. If you can spend a little more the Asus MAXIMUS hero VII is king.


Yeah my budget is 240-250 and I get $40 off on any mobo so asus sabertooth mark 2 goes $179-$40=$139 and Maximus VII Hero $229.99-$40=$189.99. So both of those mobo are good for o'clocking too?


sabertooth is great for high overclocks without completly breaking the bank on a mobo but you spent some money with that kit so a ROG board would be some much more deserving and could overclock a little bit better. It just has more features
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July 28, 2014 5:31:35 PM

Enervon said:
Alex Kelly said:
I recommend the MSI Z97 Gaming 5, or Gaming 3 if you're on a budget. The Asus ROG Z97 boards are the best, if you can afford one. :) 


Yes Was actually thinking about getting the Asus formula vii but not sure if its worth it. rather spend more on something else for my rig =)

if you want to spend more money on something else while getting a good overclock a sabertooth since like a 140$ would give you a good overclock while still maintaning performance
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July 28, 2014 5:42:25 PM

With my experience with overclocking (5 years) Asus has really always been ahead of their competitors with features, I am not here to force you to buy anything you don't want... But I highly recommend the Asus MAXIMUS hero VII for the CPU Cores multiplier possibilities and other features. Moral of the story? Don't do dragon without wards :) 
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July 28, 2014 5:43:51 PM

RowTheBoss said:
With my experience with overclocking (5 years) Asus has really always been ahead of their competitors with features, I am not here to force you to buy anything you don't want... But I highly recommend the Asus MAXIMUS hero VII for the CPU Cores multiplier possibilities and other features. Moral of the story? Don't do dragon without wards :) 


That's pretty much exactly what I suggested haha. But well put. :) 
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July 28, 2014 5:45:44 PM

No one noticed the League of Legends reference :( 
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July 28, 2014 5:47:45 PM

RowTheBoss said:
No one noticed the League of Legends reference :( 


I did! hahaha.
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July 28, 2014 5:48:34 PM

RowTheBoss said:
No one noticed the League of Legends reference :( 


LoL nerd ha ha. Just playing sorry i dont play that.
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July 28, 2014 5:49:59 PM

:D  You can't call someone a nerd if you are on the forums of Tom's Hardware xD Much laughter, such love!
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July 28, 2014 5:50:40 PM

RowTheBoss said:
:D  You can't call someone a nerd if you are on the forums of Tom's Hardware xD Much laughter, such love!


You know i kid.
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July 28, 2014 5:51:23 PM

We are all nerds. Embrace it. :p 
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July 28, 2014 5:52:44 PM

Never im the coool kid at my school i'll never play League of Legends.LOL
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July 28, 2014 6:01:21 PM

kunthakenthe said:
Never im the coool kid at my school i'll never play League of Legends.LOL


Haha, whatever you say. ;P

We should stop spamming this guys thread. Anyway, If you'd like to save some money for other components the ROG Z97 Ranger will still overclock very well and is nice and cheap. The Hero is also a good option if you are willing to spend a little more. :) 
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July 28, 2014 6:14:11 PM

Yeah your right.

So i think we can agree since your getting such a high end watercooling kit(D5 pumps are the best) a ROG board with all the features and the best overclocking abilities is best. I would recommend the Hero/Ranger/Gene all of them are top of the line.
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July 28, 2014 6:33:09 PM

Yeah I'll go with Asus maximus Hero Vii. It will only costs me $189. Hopefully I can hit a stable 5ghz on my i7 4790k :)  Thanks for the Help
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July 28, 2014 6:35:28 PM

definetly that watercooling loop is great how big is the rad
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July 28, 2014 9:12:36 PM

Enervon said:
Yeah I'll go with Asus maximus Hero Vii. It will only costs me $189. Hopefully I can hit a stable 5ghz on my i7 4790k :)  Thanks for the Help


Good choice, you will be very happy with it :D  because I gave you that recommendation, would you mind selecting my answer? It's nice to get a little something out of spending a lot of time helping out, as the others just agreed with with I originally said. :p 

Good luck with your build, you might not be able to get 5Ghz stable, that's a really big ask haha. But you might get lucky, and if you don't you'll still get close to there :) 
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July 29, 2014 11:15:42 AM

Yeah, Alex was the original answer. I was simply supporting his opinion in a more advanced fashion. He had the best solution!
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July 29, 2014 11:19:59 AM

RowTheBoss said:
Yeah, Alex was the original answer. I was simply supporting his opinion in a more advanced fashion. He had the best solution!


Thank you. :) 

If you are able to, would you mind selecting my answer? This thread has no solution right now. D:
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July 29, 2014 11:34:52 AM

I upvoted the solution if that helps :( . Sorry I couldn't of more assistance!
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July 29, 2014 11:40:28 AM

RowTheBoss said:
I upvoted the solution if that helps :( . Sorry I couldn't of more assistance!


That's okay, I appreciate the upvote! Thank you. :) 

For some reason I'm able to select other peoples answers as the solution, even for threads that aren't mine.
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July 29, 2014 11:44:32 AM

It's might be because you are an expert with motherboards on this site? I have no idea.
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July 29, 2014 2:49:25 PM

actually i recommended the hero you just said the ROG boards i was just giving him one clear mobo he could go for not supporting you.
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July 29, 2014 2:51:59 PM

The msi mpower range are designed for extreme overclockers and it's features are useful to gamers alike
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