Help me choose a Z170 for my next build

Fluke · 12 Feb 2016 at 15:51

I am planning on building a new rig using a green Thermaltake Core P5 with lots of water cooling.

My theme is going to be green and white and I am looking for a white Z170 motherboard. So far I am torn between the Sabertooth Z170-S,

and the MSI Z170a Xpower gaming titanium edition.

Does anyone care to share their thought on these boards, or know of something better?

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marc2003 · 12 Feb 2016 at 18:02

OcUK are now handling all Asus mobo/gpu customer service/RMAs for 3 years so that is something worth considering.

https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18717691

Fluke · 12 Feb 2016 at 19:29

Thanks, I am leaning towards the MSI, I know it's more expensive, but it looks the dogs danglies.

Midlife Crisis · 12 Feb 2016 at 19:36

I would have the Asus

Fluke · 12 Feb 2016 at 20:29

Midlife Crisis said:
I would have the Asus

Any particular reason?

marshalex · 12 Feb 2016 at 21:55

I think I'd have the Asus too. The cover on the I/O shield finishes it off that bit better than the MSI

jason-uk · 13 Feb 2016 at 19:37

I have been thinking about that case too , i do like the look of it , im just not to sure about SLI support as this i would need, and from what ive seen on videos reviews it only comes with one pci extension.

8 Pack · 13 Feb 2016 at 20:32

I would get the MSI. That particular model is working great and efficient too. Its clock for clock performance is great and also its overclocking features. As you pointed out it looks great too.