Which Mobo is better?

Jared_15 · Mar 9, 2016

I've searched at least once a day for over a week now and cannot pick which motherboard for my computer build. I'm currently using an NZXT Lexa S case (which I know nothing about and am thinking about upgrading to a Phanteks Enthoo Pro unless the Lexa S is worth keeping) but back on topic, I can't decide between the Gigabyte Z97x Gaming 5/7, MSI Gaming 5/7, or the Asus Z97-A (or even the Pro if it's worth it). It will be running a an i5 4690k and I do want to overclock it. I would switch to skylake but I've heard the difference between i5 6600k and 4690k is minimal and the 4690k is still better for gaming. My question is, and I have heard that 8 phase mobos are better for OC, but which one is the best for a decent price? I really don't want to spend over $200. SLI/CF is not necessary but may be possible in the future.

Tradesman1 · Mar 9, 2016

Might take a look at the Asus Z97-Pro gaming, the Z97-A is a great choice also, I've done 13 builds, in a variety of configs, on it and all the clients were thrilled with it

Jared_15 · Mar 9, 2016

So you're saying either of the boards by Asus is better? What makes them better?

Tradesman1 · Mar 9, 2016

On the Haswell mobos, have been happiest with Asus, GB and ASRock have good boards also, but Asus has been a bit ahead BIOS wise and performance. Those are the only three brands I'll do client builds on. MSI I don't use due to their poor QC

Jared_15 · Mar 9, 2016

So out of the Z97-A and the Gigabyte Z97x Gaming 7 which would you prefer?

Tradesman1 · Mar 9, 2016

The GB is a good board (worked with a couple of them), but I'd go the A, in part more experience with it and know it will run basically anything I want to throw at it.

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