new gaming pc, motherboard help!

[MartinNixon0422]

ok, it's a long story
but all about the new game "watch dogs"

anyway, my old pc just retired and I need to rebuild my gaming pc

and then I go check online, found two really good motherboard but cant make the decision

A: asus z97-a
B: msi z97 gaming 5

both pricing and spec are really close,
the most different spec is NIC
one is Intel, the other is Killer

can anyone share the user experience about the motherboard?
or maybe the NIC?:hmm:

btw, the budget of the new motherboard is around £150
and already got my cpu and other parts
cpu-i5 4570k
graphics - msi n770 4gd5
and a samsung 250g ssd, wd 7200rmp 1tb hd

 

[ShintaiDK]

I rather take the Intel NIC over the "Killer" NIC any day.

 

[Freddy1765]

I've had my eye on the Asus Z97-A for a while, that'd be my choice if I were buying a new mobo/cpu.

 

[MartinNixon0422]

well, thanks for reply

I think both are really good mb
(that's why I cant make a dicision...)

I did ask my friend, he build a cool gaming pc last week
with msi gaming 5, i m going to try it this weekend!!!

btw, what's the different between killer and intel?
I heard it all base on the ISP
if you get high internet speed (like 100M), it doesnt matter or cost any problem
but with slow internet speed (like 10 or 20M), killer will help a lot
(or DL files while playing game)

am I right?

btw..still cant figure out which one is better...
and more ideas? or anyone did buy those mb already??

 

[Quorwyf]

Without looking at the boards i'd go Asus based on past experiences.

 

[coolpurplefan]

I saw some comments in reviews stating Intel LAN was superior.

As a passing comment, I read the AsRock Fatal1ty H97 Performance can still overclock. The Realtek ALC1150 on it is supposed to be as good as a sound card.

 

[Leyawiin]

I rather take the Intel NIC over the "Killer" NIC any day.

As if onboard LAN brand matters anymore.

 

[PhIlLy ChEeSe]

ok, it's a long story
but all about the new game "watch dogs"

anyway, my old pc just retired and I need to rebuild my gaming pc

and then I go check online, found two really good motherboard but cant make the decision

A: asus z97-a
B: msi z97 gaming 5

both pricing and spec are really close,
the most different spec is NIC
one is Intel, the other is Killer

can anyone share the user experience about the motherboard?
or maybe the NIC?:hmm:

btw, the budget of the new motherboard is around £150
and already got my cpu and other parts
cpu-i5 4570k
graphics - msi n770 4gd5
and a samsung 250g ssd, wd 7200rmp 1tb hd

I'm not sure if your budget cover's it but Asus, MSI can not clock out as good..................