I'm Stuck, Asrock or Gigabyte

[DanTheZooMan]

So this is going to be my first build and I haven't decided on whether or not I should get the Gigabyte http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128544 or the Asrock http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157293 SO. I need your help guys which one would you prefer and why?

Also here is the rest of what I'm probably going to put into my build if you have any comments on it:

Case: Cooler Master HAF 922
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119197

Processor: Intel i5 3750K
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116504

RAM: Corsair Vengeance 2x4gb
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145345

PSU: XFX 550w
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207013

GPU: EVGA Geforce GTX 660
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130826

HDD: Western Digital WD Black 1TB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136533

Optical Drive: ASUS DRW-24B1ST
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

 

[itzdanielp]

Uhm, your link for the ASRock is wrong.

So, I can't really say based on that.

But, a year ago I would never have suggested an ASRock board. Now however, I would easily recommend them. They have become a very solid brand, and make excellent products for great prices.

 

[DanTheZooMan]

Oh crap! Sorry lol I just fixed it

 

[itzdanielp]

Definitely the Extreme 4 over the Gigabyte board.

I definitely love both brands, but you are going to get a lot more features for your money going ASRock.

 

[DanTheZooMan]

I was leaning more towards the ASRock... Thanks dude you just sealed the deal lol

 

[DanTheZooMan]

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[Onus]

If it were the Extreme6, I'd say ASRock all the way. Since it's the 4 though, I'd call it a toss-up. The 4 uses weaker VRMs than the 6 does. If you are particularly interested in [high] overclocking, either move up to the 6 or get the Gigglebyte.

 

[Onus]

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