Which budget Z97 board?

[clankfu32]

Looking for a solid, budget mobo to pair with an i7-4790K.

 

[Tradesman1]

The Asus Z97-AR you show would be a good one, that or the Asus Z97-A, another not listed is the Rock's Fatal1ty Killer

 

[clankfu32]

The Asus Z97-AR you show would be a good one, that or the Asus Z97-A, another not listed is the Rock's Fatal1ty Killer

The Z97-AR was what I was leaning toward. It's exactly the same as the Z97-A with a different color scheme and without DVI and VGA right?

 

[Tradesman1]

Correct - seems odd the charge a little extra for 'removing' a couple video ports Sorry...found that a bit humorous (nonsensical)

 

[clankfu32]

Correct - seems odd the charge a little extra for 'removing' a couple video ports Sorry...found that a bit humorous (nonsensical)

Right. I'd buy the Z97-A if it's cheaper since I don't really care about color but Microcenter only has the AR.

 

[Tradesman1]

Don't think $5 or so is worth quibbling about, I sort of like the looks of the AR a little better anyway

 

[clankfu32]

agreed

 

[Tradesman1]

Let us know how your build goes

 

[clankfu32]

Let us know how your build goes

Will do. So far, this is what I have.

Anything you would change? Better case or PSU?


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($300.00)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-AR ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($114.18)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($148.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($157.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Rosewill Galaxy-03 ATX Mid Tower Case ($36.00 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $821.66
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-28 23:03 EDT-0400

 

[Tradesman1]

All of it, start with a AMD 965 CPU....................no, just kidding, your build is looking good - 3rd party CPU cooler - the Hyper 212 EVO is a great one and only $35

 

[clankfu32]

lol

Yea, I was going to add that cooler. Thanks.

 

[Tradesman1]

No worries

 

[clankfu32]

No worries

Dangit...now, I'm wavering on the Z97-AR. It was $79.99 + tax which seemed like a no-brainer but the sale ended yesterday and now it's up to $109.99 + tax which is still a great deal but just not as good.

What do you think about Asrock boards? I'm not too familiar with them and I'm worried about their reliability/durability. Also, how is their UEFI?

If you have a minute, can you take a look and tell me what you would recommend for any board $139.99 and under on this list:

http://i.imgur.com/O6x2Zut.png

 

[Tradesman1]

The AR, The Rock's Z97X Killer, Extreme 4 (or 6) or even the Z98-Killer, I prefer Asus on the 1150 mobos, but the Rock mobos are my solid #2, then comes GB (and those are the only three manufactures I'll build on - these prices are great, where abouts are you

 

[clankfu32]

The AR, The Rock's Z97X Killer, Extreme 4 (or 6) or even the Z98-Killer, I prefer Asus on the 1150 mobos, but the Rock mobos are my solid #2, then comes GB (and those are the only three manufactures I'll build on - these prices are great, where abouts are you

I'm in LA are and these are the bundle prices from Microcenter. $40 off any motherboard if you purchase the i7-4790K for $299.99 + tax.

So you'd still go with the AR over the Sabertooth Mark 2, Extreme 6, UD5H and Gigabyte Gaming 7 if price didn't matter?

 

[Tradesman1]

I think so unless one of the others has something you need the AR doesn't