My vote goes for the ASUS P8Z77-V Pro, but I am extremely biased.

If you ever decide to do some more extreme overclocking, like the kind that requires water cooling at minimum, then the P8Z77-V Pro might not be the best option because the more expensive boards have more fine-tuning available in the BIOS. That's not to say the V Pro does not have enough fine-tuning available, but there's just more of it in boards like the Maximus V Formula or the Sabertooth. These 2 boards are designed for such extreme overclocking. So I am saying that if you only ever do air cooling, then those more expensive boards are a waste of money in my opinion. A board like the Maximus V Formula would probably be good if you wanted to do such extreme overclocking that you require sub-zero temperature cooling.

 

Yep, the Z77-V Pro is a great board. I say if you want the best overclocking board, go with the Formula. The Sabertooth is great as well.

 

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My vote goes for the ASUS P8Z77-V Pro, but I am extremely biased.

If you ever decide to do some more extreme overclocking, like the kind that requires water cooling at minimum, then the P8Z77-V Pro might not be the best option because the more expensive boards have more fine-tuning available in the BIOS. That's not to say the V Pro does not have enough fine-tuning available, but there's just more of it in boards like the Maximus V Formula or the Sabertooth. These 2 boards are designed for such extreme overclocking. So I am saying that if you only ever do air cooling, then those more expensive boards are a waste of money in my opinion. A board like the Maximus V Formula would probably be good if you wanted to do such extreme overclocking that you require sub-zero temperature cooling.

Alright, I was just exaggerating that I was going to the way of extreme. I don't have that much money for water cooling my system..So, the other boards like the Extreme4&6 and the MPower aren't that good?

Also, do you have any other motherboards in mind for around the same price that are better?

 

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Alright, I was just exaggerating that I was going to the way of extreme. I don't have that much money for water cooling my system..So, the other boards like the Extreme4&6 and the MPower aren't that good?
Also, do you have any other motherboards in mind for around the same price that are better?

I don't know yet about the MSI board, but all of the other boards are very good boards.

When you looked at the P8Z77-V Pro, did you look at the plain one that is just called the P8Z77-V without the "Pro" in the name? What I'm really asking is, did you select it based on its features and connectivity?

 

Now you are being kind of silly. Just get the sabertooth and be done with it.I have been seeing them for $229.00 . I paid $249.00 .Just keep in mind ,it lacks wifi,and has a pretty crappy sound chip. Other than that ,it is a badass .

 

Why get the Sabertooth when the P8Z77-V Pro would be just as good for air-cooled overclocking? I think the only thing the Sabertooth has over the P8Z77-V Pro in terms of overclocking is it is easier to take a CPU higher under more extreme forms of cooling.

I mean, the difference in price is pretty big, so I'm just sayin'...

 

Eww legacy slots...

But if you need wifi get the pro, don't need wifi or legacy slots and plan on keeping the board >3 years get the Sabertooth.

 

Wifi also comes with the Formula.

 

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I don't know yet about the MSI board, but all of the other boards are very good boards.

When you looked at the P8Z77-V Pro, did you look at the plain one that is just called the P8Z77-V without the "Pro" in the name? What I'm really asking is, did you select it based on its features and connectivity?

Haha..I just choose it cause of the Pro..I tend to be lazy..What are the differences anyway?

Also,by the way, I 've been really wanting to know this..What is the best LGA 1155 chipset Z77,etc...

 

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Haha..I just choose it cause of the Pro..I tend to be lazy..What are the differences anyway?
Also,by the way, I 've been really wanting to know this..What is the best LGA 1155 chipset Z77,etc...

The Pro has more SATA ports and a few more phases..Oh, and one more USB port. I would definitely get the pro because you use alot of HDDs and SSDs and you'll be overclocking pretty well.

 

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Haha..I just choose it cause of the Pro..I tend to be lazy..What are the differences anyway?

They are identical, except the Pro has:

• 2 more USB 3.0 ports
• 12 phases for the CPU instead of 8 (both have 4 phases for the iGPU)
• A Q-Shield (a supposedly better I/O shield, but most consumers don't need a beefed up shield like this)
• Two internal USB 3.0 ports instead of 1 (allowing for 4 'front panel' ports instead of 2)
• 1 x TPM internal connector (I don't know what this is)
• 1 x COM port internal connector 4 fan headers instead of 3
• 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 and eSATA module
• Something in the "Manageability" category called "WOR by PME" that the non Pro board doesn't have.

http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Intel_Socket_1155/P8Z77V/#specifications

http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Intel_Socket_1155/P8Z77V_PRO/#specifications

Put them in two tabs side by side, scroll to the same position, and then flip back and forth.

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Also,by the way, I 've been really wanting to know this..What is the best LGA 1155 chipset Z77,etc...

For overclocking, Z77 is the best right now. If you won't be overclocking, then it almost doesn't matter. Of course though, it depends on your needs (that is, if you are not overclocking). So if you're overclocking, Z77.

 

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They are identical, except the Pro has:

[*] 2 more USB 3.0 ports
[*] 12 phases for the CPU instead of 8 (both have 4 phases for the iGPU)
[*] A Q-Shield (a supposedly better I/O shield, but most consumers don't need a beefed up shield like this)
[*] Two internal USB 3.0 ports instead of 1 (allowing for 4 'front panel' ports instead of 2)
[*] 1 x TPM internal connector (I don't know what this is)
[*] 1 x COM port internal connector 4 fan headers instead of 3
[*] 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 and eSATA module
[*] Something in the "Manageability" category called "WOR by PME" that the non Pro board doesn't have.

http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Intel_Socket_1155/P8Z77V/#specifications

http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Intel_Socket_1155/P8Z77V_PRO/#specifications

Put them in two tabs side by side, scroll to the same position, and then flip back and forth.

For overclocking, Z77 is the best right now. If you won't be overclocking, then it almost doesn't matter. Of course though, it depends on your needs (that is, if you are not overclocking). So if you're overclocking, Z77.

Ok..Pretty fascinating...I'm considering buying a M-ATX now..What do you think about the Maximus V Gene?

http://pcpartpicker.com/ca/p/rwAW

My current build right now...You might say that you would recommend the GTX 690..But, would I benefit from the 8GB of total VRAM?
Also, Is the H100i really worth it? If not, I am going for the H100, unless you have a better watercooled CPU cooler or a fan cooled..
Also, any more suggestions?

 

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Ok..Pretty fascinating...I'm considering buying a M-ATX now..What do you think about the Maximus V Gene?
http://pcpartpicker.com/ca/p/rwAW
My current build right now...You might say that you would recommend the GTX 690..But, would I benefit from the 8GB of total VRAM?
Also, Is the H100i really worth it? If not, I am going for the H100, unless you have a better watercooled CPU cooler or a fan cooled..
Also, any more suggestions?

I don't know M-ATX boards, but the Maximus V Gene strikes me as a board that's major overkill if only air cooling will be used for overclocking. I'm not sure though.

There won't be 8 GB because it's shared memory. So, with two 680s instead of 1, your VRAM performance is better because both of the cards will always have the exact same data in their memory and both of them will be working with it at the same time. That's a good thing.

 

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I don't know M-ATX boards, but the Maximus V Gene strikes me as a board that's major overkill if only air cooling will be used for overclocking. I'm not sure though.

There won't be 8 GB because it's shared memory. So, with two 680s instead of 1, your VRAM performance is better because both of the cards will always have the exact same data in their memory and both of them will be working with it at the same time. That's a good thing.

Are there any motherboards with similar features & specs to the ASUS RoG Maximus V Formula with a cheaper price?
I don't really care for what brand it is..Unless, it has a lower reputation than like AsRock...

 

ASRock has some meh boards and some great boards. The ASRock Z77 OC Formula is in your price range and falls into the great boards quality. Right now it holds the #2 spot for PCMark 2005, #3 spot in PCMark 2004 (Behind the MSI MPower), and #2 spot for CPU Frequency at HWBot. That's not a bad board by any means.

My recommendation would be to go for the ASRock Z77 OC Formula or MSI Z77 MPower. They seem to be the two best boards on the market right now in the price range you're looking at.

 

try to check the BIOSTAR TZ77B .....

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138352

 

or if your goin to make your system like the ROG beast try this BIOSTAR TZ77XE4 the great overclocking mobo of BIOSTAR for Z77 platform.........

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138354

 

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Are there any motherboards with similar features & specs to the ASUS RoG Maximus V Formula with a cheaper price?
I don't really care for what brand it is..Unless, it has a lower reputation than like AsRock...

Can you list everything you like about the Maximus V Formula? It will help us find out if there is one that's similar but with a lower price.

Again though, the Maximus V Formula is major unnecessary overkill if you only ever do air-cooled overclocking. So, that's something to think about.