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tw23   02-02-2012 at 04:38:23 AM

Hey, guys (again :) ),
and I need some help deciding on which mobo to get.
First of all here are my specs:
-Intel Core i5 2500k
-CORSAIR XMS 8GB 1600 (going to get this)
-XFX Radeon HD 6870 Double Dissipation
-OCZ ZS Series 550w (I read some good reviews on it, so I got it)
-Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus

Here are my options of motherboards:
-ASRock Z68 Extreme3/Gen3 (save some money)
-ASUS P8P67 Pro or Evo
-ASUS P8Z68-V/Gen3 (no Pro)
-ASRock Z68 Extreme4/Gen3
-ASUS Maximus IV Gene-Z

I'm leaning to the Gene-Z because:
1. ASUS is a good brand.
2. It's a ROG mobo.
3. It looks cool :p with my HAF 922 and in general :) .

What do you guys think?
Thanks :) ;) !

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Nikorr   02-02-2012 at 04:50:54 AM

Unless u want to run more cards ASUS P8Z68-V is just fine.

I have it and it OC to 4.5GHz and its ATX.

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Nikorr   02-02-2012 at 04:52:24 AM

ASUS Maximus IV Gene-Z/GEN3 is Micro ATX. Great mobo.

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tw23   02-02-2012 at 04:57:08 AM

It's the same price...
which one should I get?

The Gene-Z is sexier :p lol, but the P8Z68-V has more PCI Express slots (though I will only use two max [if I get another gpu]).

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Nikorr   02-02-2012 at 05:02:37 AM

tw23 wrote :

It's the same price...
which one should I get?

The Gene-Z is sexier :p lol, but the P8Z68-V has more PCI Express slots (though I will only use two max [if I get another gpu]).


U will not see any differences between them really.

But if u like it, get it. U will not go with bad or weak mobo : )

It has better audio chip.


SupremeFX X-Fi 2 x 8 Channels

Smaller mobo will get hotter, but u have good case, so I think you are just fine there.

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tw23   02-02-2012 at 05:05:27 AM

Nikorr wrote :

U will not see any differences between them really.

But if u like it, get it. U will not go with bad or weak mobo : )

It has better audio chip.


SupremeFX X-Fi 2 x 8 Channels

Smaller mobo will get hotter, but u have good case, so I think you are just fine there.



Do you think I should save money and go with the ASRock Z68 Extreme3/Gen3 or stay with ASUS?

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Nikorr   02-02-2012 at 05:16:02 AM

tw23 wrote :

Do you think I should save money and go with the ASRock Z68 Extreme3/Gen3 or stay with ASUS?


At the end of the day,

both will run fine and ASRock will give u option to use 2 cards @ 2 x 16.

And ASRock is ASUS : )



Expansion Slots
PCI Express 3.0 x16
2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots (PCIE2/PCIE4: single at x16 (PCIE2) / x8 (PCIE4), or dual at x8 (PCIE2) / x8 (PCIE4)) (PCI Express 3.0 with Intel Ivy Bridge CPU, PCI Express 2.0 with Intel Sandy Bridge CPU)
PCI Express x1
2
PCI Slots
2

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tw23   02-02-2012 at 05:20:46 AM

Nikorr wrote :

And with saved money, get an SSD!



So no to Gene-Z?
Will it last me longer?

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Nikorr   02-02-2012 at 05:25:52 AM

tw23 wrote :

So no to Gene-Z?
Will it last me longer?


This one is heavy duty. And it does look great : )

Manufacturer Warranty
Manufacturer Limited Warranty period (parts): 3 years
Manufacturer Limited Warranty period (labor): 3 years

http://techinstyle.tv/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/m4g-z-unboxing-4.jpg

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Nikorr   02-02-2012 at 05:32:40 AM

Also read review ...

http://www.techpowerup.com/images/thumbup.gif
Full-size board features and capability packed into a much smaller footprint
Excellent overclocking options
Mature BIOS ensures easy setup for near every configuration
Low power consumption
Lucid Virtu support
Fantastic accessory package.
Near the best "Out-of-the-Box" performance we've seen so far
3-Year Limited Warranty



@ http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews [...] -Z/13.html

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