First build X99 motherboard need help deciding.

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Quinftw

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I am building a new pc and after research decided on the x99 chipset. I have found all the parts I wanted, but I keep questioning the mobo choice. at first I thought the X99 Deluxe was my best bet because of all of its nice features, then i read some reviews and it doesn't seem like its that good of a board and I heard it blows up. I Heard some good things from Gigabyte so I thought about their Gaming G1 WIFI, turns out those review weren't that good either. So im not sure what to get. I need a board this some good audio components, durable parts, and a good layout. Im going to game(1440p), edit videos, stream, as well as studio production.

My parts:
5820k
2xEVGA 980 SC
Evga P2 1600w
Ripjaws 4 2800 16gb
850 evo 250gb
840 evo 120gb
WD 1tb black

I know some of these parts may be too much for what I need but this PC has to last me for a long time.
 
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If you want an X99 build (which is actually future-proof), this is the way to go, with 3-way SLI support:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($299.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC14PE_RD 78.1 CFM CPU Cooler ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X99-UD4 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($240.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($279.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($119.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($138.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage:...
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I thought you were talking about a motherboard. Im trying not to go over $31xx. I have picked parts I think would last my for a while, Im just stuck on picking a mobo. I just heard that Asus is doing an x99 TUF board so if that comes out before spring 2015 thats my choice. But the rest of the parts are:
5820k
2xEVGA 980 SC
Evga P2 1600w
Ripjaws 4 2800 16gb
850 evo 250gb
840 evo 120gb
WD 1tb black
 
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Im going to game(1440p), edit videos, stream, as well as studio production. I've been thinking about should I even go x99 or Z97. but after looking at the numbers I save about $200 by going with z97. A cost i have no problem making if it will "future proof" my system. and the 120gb ssd is for a bootdrive, the 250gb for games and other applications.
 
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If you want an X99 build (which is actually future-proof), this is the way to go, with 3-way SLI support:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($299.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC14PE_RD 78.1 CFM CPU Cooler ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X99-UD4 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($240.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($279.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($119.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($138.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($77.75 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($359.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($359.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000G2 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $2132.64
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-02 16:05 EST-0500

If you want a Z97 system, this would be what I would get:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($242.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($116.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Team Xtreem LV 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($127.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($119.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($138.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($77.75 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($359.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($359.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1699.55
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-02 16:12 EST-0500

I would personally get the X99 system if you're prepared to spend the extra 300$.
 
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Okay looks good. Thanks alot
 
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