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Need Help Choosing Mobo (Asus Z97-Pro, Maximus VII Hero, or Sabertooth Mk1/2)

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Which Asus Z97 Mobo would you get?

Total: 2 votes

  • Sabertooth Mk 1
  • 0 %
  • Sabertooth Mk 2
  • 0 %
  • Maximus VII Hero
  • 50 %
  • Asus Z97-Pro
  • 50 %
June 30, 2014 3:44:54 PM

My choices right now are the Sabertooth Mark1/2, maximus VII hero, or the z97-pro.
I want the TUF series for the 5 year warranty, but 3 years and an asus board should do well enough, right? I want to play games in the future (when i can afford the GPU) and will want to oc some as well. I've poured over the comparison chart and I don't see anything I NEED from a particular mobo in terms of output/features. What would y'all get/recommend, friends?

My Build thus far:
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/yDL84D
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/yDL84D/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK2 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($176.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.70 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $916.64
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

What do?!?

Thanks!!!

More about : choosing mobo asus z97 pro maximus vii hero sabertooth mk1

June 30, 2014 4:01:51 PM

I like the asus z97 sabertooth mark1. but I would probably choose the asus z97 rog maximus vii hero because the asus z97 sabertooth does not support ram higher then ddr3 1833 and the ram I have is ddr3 2400
June 30, 2014 11:15:23 PM

If gaming and overclocking is your main goal, you can't go wrong with a ROG motherboard. The Maximus VII Hero wins. Hands down.
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