Choosing a Motherboard.

[Joseph Idris]

Probably this has been asked before.. but I just need to question whoever replies about it so, my apologies

SPECS:
CPU: Intel® Core™ i5-3570 Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz 6MB Cache Desktop Processor
GPU: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 670 OC 2048MB GDDR5 Windforce
PSU: Cooler Master Extreme 2 625W PSU
HDD: Western Digital (WD) Caviar Green WD5000AZRX 500GB 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s
RAM: 8GB 2x CORSAIR Vengeance 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 Single Module
CASE: Cooler Master HAF 912 Combat Mid Tower Desktop Case
MONITOR: Samsung SyncMaster S22A300B 21.5 inch LED LCD monitor
MOTHERBOARD: ?????????

I AM GOING TO:
Play games, mostly all the time.. surf the web, listen to songs, watch movies, normal use(beside gaming)..

I AM NOT GOING TO:
SLI, Overclock or do anything that requires CPU more than GPU.

oh and you're probably wondering.. where's the question then? ^^ got ya there

QUESTION:

Which motherboard would be fine for my build? Note what I'm using my pc for please, if that matters anyhow.
(I've considered: ASRock Z77 Pro3, ASUS P8B75-M[And the LX])

my friend has suggested that I buy the ASRock Z77 Extreme4, but I just kept looking up that motherboard and almost everyone says if you're not gonna overclock, then there's no need to buy such motherboard, because it's made for overclocking and stuff. Also while I was searching the forums, again most people said if you're not overclocking you could just go with a B75 or a LOW END Z77.
(P.S. I heard the H77 is bad so..)

Thanks for yar time.

*I am seeking an exact and accurate answer*

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

ASRock Z77 Pro3 is all you will need and yes the other board is great if your going to OC.

 

[rolli59]

Agreed the Pro3 or you can look into a H77 board (possibly save some money) since you are not overclocking at all.

 

[Joseph Idris]

@rolli59: I heard the H77 boards are crap, dunno why though. I think I'll just stay away from it ^^

Anyone else agrees with them?(That pro3 is going to be just fine for me?)

 

[rolli59]

They are not crap, they do not allow for overclock but have most all other features of the z77 and therefore some novice calls them that.

 

[Joseph Idris]

@rolli59: Which would be a decent H77 Board for my build? And also would any of the B75 I listed still do good?

 

[rolli59]

Here is a couple http://www.newegg.com/Product/Productcompare.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007627%20600093976%20600315499&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&CompareItemList=280|13-157-302^13-157-302-TS%2C13-130-674^13-130-674-TS think I like the Asrock better. B75 boards would be similar some good ones there but is more business related.

 

[Joseph Idris]

The ASRock Z77 Pro3 is 700 EGP, and the H77 Pro4/MVP is 720 EGP, it's not that much really, very very cheap difference. I'm just curious.. what's the difference?

P.S. ZH77A is out of stock/I couldn't find it

 

[rolli59]

The Z77 Pro3 is a fine choice especially if it is 20 Egyptian pound cheaper.

 

[Joseph Idris]

Best answer chosen, hope you're not pissed off about it, rolli59 ^^ - Since you both said the same