Choosing a mobo

Will Gustafson · Aug 2, 2014

Hey y'all I would like help choosing a motherboard! I wanna build a dream machine for gaming/music/bluray/internet surfing and so far I've decided I want a i7-4790k. I want a mobo that can be used to decently over clock it. I plan on getting maybe 2 optical drives and maybe two ssds so it needs to have at least 4 of the fastests connectors for those. Also I will be using wired internet so it does not have to have wifi capability. An awesome sound option would be cool I do not consider myself an audiophile but I want to use a 7.1 surround sound speaker system so if it can do that and well than it's a plus if not I'll buy a sound card. Also what are some other things I should be considering? Thanks

Shantanu Ghose · Aug 2, 2014

Your budget?

Shantanu Ghose · Aug 2, 2014

Wait it out,,this Badass mobo is about to launch http://rog.asus.com/tag/z97/

Will Gustafson · Aug 2, 2014

Around 2-300 ideally. But can break it. Also id like something that can run two high end gpus potentially and also a sound card if needed.

Dark Lord of Tech · Aug 2, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($203.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $203.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-02 15:05 EDT-0400

Will Gustafson · Aug 2, 2014

That link didn't send to any specific article just a bunch

Littlesackninja · Aug 2, 2014

Blackbird beat me too it. For Any High End Gaming rig, Asus always supply the best Motherboards, Especially their Maximus Series

Dark Lord of Tech · Aug 2, 2014

Look at my last post ^

Shantanu Ghose · Aug 2, 2014

here you go http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/MAXIMUS_VII_FORMULA/

TechyInAZ · Aug 2, 2014

$300 is more than enough for a motherboard. I highly recommend the Asus Maximus VII Hero. Great for your needs.

TechyInAZ · Aug 2, 2014

Shantanu Ghose :

Formula is good too, but since this is your dream pc, the only reason to buy this over the HERO is for looks.

Shantanu Ghose · Aug 2, 2014

TechyInAZ :

I know right!!

looks pretty badass !!!

Will Gustafson · Aug 2, 2014

Ok so those are both badass. Thanks guys. And the formula has nothing I need over the hero besides looking cooler? I think I'd use the hero for better price.

Shantanu Ghose · Aug 2, 2014

Will Gustafson :

your choice mate

Dark Lord of Tech · Aug 2, 2014

For the features you want the HERO fits the bill.

TechyInAZ · Aug 2, 2014

Will Gustafson :

the formula I'd only suggest for 4 way sli/heavy overclocking/looks. That's basically it.

Shantanu Ghose · Aug 2, 2014

yeah you wont have to upgrade your mobo for a long time

Will Gustafson · Aug 2, 2014

Cool thanks a bunch y'all.

Dark Lord of Tech · Aug 2, 2014

The Hero has all the features you need you will enjoy it.

Shantanu Ghose · Aug 2, 2014

Glad to help

TechyInAZ · Aug 2, 2014

Also glad to help! Hope your HERO meets all your needs.

Anybody know when $130 ROG boards come out?

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