Decent midrange Z77 board - Advice please....

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Been a while since I built a system & see that chipsets have moved on again.... Last time I used a Z68 board this time I think Z77 looks the way to go...

However I have never seen so much choice - I usually stick to ASUS but they have so many different boards available & I am not really sure what the differences are.

I will probably be using a Sandy i7 (2700K) but might try an Ivy is they are better. I will be using a Corsair watercooler & looking for a reasonable 24/7 overclock to 4.2 - 4.4ghz....

Are there any obvious stand out MOBO choices this generation?

Thanks.
 
Depends what your budget is but i just got the MSI Z77 Big bang Mpower board from OcUK @ £149.99

Ive got a 2600k under water at 4.6@ 1.36v 24/7, trying to get more though ;)
 
nick.lidgett said:
Depends what your budget is but i just got the MSI Z77 Big bang Mpower board from OcUK @ £149.99

Ive got a 2600k under water at 4.6@ 1.36v 24/7, trying to get more though ;)
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Sorry - yes I should've mentioned a budget..... I'll have a look at the MSI - never bought from them before though....

I will spend around £210 if I have to but would be happy to spend less if no benefit for the extra.
 
Suarez7 said:
Since you prefer Asus and your budget allows it why not just get the Sabertooth?
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Is it worth the premium over some of the other boards? Or am I just paying for a load of fancy plastic cladding over an identical chipset?

Agree though that the sabretooth is not priced too badly for an enthusiast board - the Maximus V range seem more over the top....
 
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