not sure which way to go

[vincedea]

http://anandtech.com/show/9485/inte...rock-asus-gigabyte-msi-ecs-evga-supermicro/10

So after reading this and seeing the boards. What is the best way to go? my first thought was maybe the asrock pro 4 since it is the cheapest.

Thoughts will be greatly appreciated.

 

[maddogchen]

we need like more data, like what are you looking to build, do you overclock, and whats your budget you have for a motherboard?

the Pro 4 does not have USB 3.1, no dual bios, and cheaper Realtek ALC892 audio. If you don't need any of that stuff, if you are not going to get a 6700k and overclock, than yeah, get the Pro4.

 

[happy medium]

why not the ASUS Z170-A board reviewed today, I think I may pick this one up.
http://anandtech.com/show/9729/the-asus-z170-a-motherboard-review

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132566

 

[vincedea]

we need like more data, like what are you looking to build, do you overclock, and whats your budget you have for a motherboard?

the Pro 4 does not have USB 3.1, no dual bios, and cheaper Realtek ALC892 audio. If you don't need any of that stuff, if you are not going to get a 6700k and overclock, than yeah, get the Pro4.

I'm still debating if I should go i5 or i7 as for overclocking I think I might do it. The sound isn't a big deal to me since I'll be using a sound card. I have everything and the only stuff I need to buy is a cpu, ram, and motherboard.

Thank you for your reply much appreciated

 

[vincedea]

why not the ASUS Z170-A board reviewed today, I think I may pick this one up.
http://anandtech.com/show/9729/the-asus-z170-a-motherboard-review

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132566

I have also thought about this board

 

[maddogchen]

I'm still debating if I should go i5 or i7 as for overclocking I think I might do it. The sound isn't a big deal to me since I'll be using a sound card. I have everything and the only stuff I need to buy is a cpu, ram, and motherboard.

Thank you for your reply much appreciated

You should look at the Asus Z170-A then.

And maybe even these which are a bit cheaper.
Gigabyte GA-Z170X-UD3 (rev. 1.0)
Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 3 (rev. 1.0)

 

[zentan]

Can take a look at GIGABYTE G1 Gaming GA-Z170X-Gaming 5 also
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128836
Intel Alpine Ridge controller for usb3.1.You might not need those things but it has better onboard audio than Z170-A,has a secondary lan,2 M.2 slots.
Looks as a good option along with some others like z170 Extreme 6,z170-A and some others.

 

[vincedea]

hi guys,

thanks for the replies. after giving and looking at the options i think i will go with one of the gigabyte boards.