New Build- Checking on Opinions re Mobo's

[jonclimbs247]

Hey there guys, I recently posted regarding my new build and I am so very grateful for all the help you've all given me. I have another question to ask the community:

I recently came across a post regarding upgradabilitiy in reference to a home built PC. In the thread it was being discussed weather to just go all out with the top tier mobo on the market or go a little under top-tier and spend more on the GPU. Let me ask you guys:

How big a difference in upgradability would getting this:

Intel BOXDZ77GA70K LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard ( http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813121605 )

as opposed to getting this one which was recommended to me:

( http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157293 ) ASRock Z77 Extreme4 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard. They would both be in conjunction with:


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116504
Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 77W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4000 BX80637I53570K $229.99

and I have a 1.5gb GTX 580 that I bought a while ago that I would replace down the road by say, 2 660 Ti's or 2 670's SLI.

Basically, is there anything bad about the less expensive mobo in terms of future upgradability or are we looking at a long time from now anyway (in terms of a gaming rig) and it doesn't really matter between the 2?

Again, I appreciate all the help you guys have given me thus far and any help you give me now and in the future.

 

[malbluff]

Nothing wrong with cheaper board. I think (perhaps someone will confirm) the Intel board is actually made by Asus, so quality and ease of use, would be good. Obviously minor differences, in "bells an' whistles", but non in terms of future expasion.

 

[jonclimbs247]

Ahh, ok. So it wouldn't be too much of a difference?

 

[malbluff]

As far as I can see, they are virtually indentical. There may be an extra USB, or something, hidden in the specs, but basically only difference is whether you want to pay extra for what is probably slightly better build quality, and perhaps, easier to use software (assuming Intel board is actually an Asus one, which, as I said, I'm not sure)

 

[g-unit1111]

Nothing wrong with cheaper board. I think (perhaps someone will confirm) the Intel board is actually made by Asus, so quality and ease of use, would be good. Obviously minor differences, in "bells an' whistles", but non in terms of future expasion.

Intel boards are actually manufactured by Foxconn - who make the boards that Asus and EVGA use, but they're not the same. I think they're expensive and not worth it for the prices and feature sets they offer.

 

[jonclimbs247]

Thank you all! Was a big help!

 

[jonclimbs247]

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