Potential system as follows
6700k
1070 gtx
M2 SSD
It seems the Gaming 7 and the Hero are popular boards. But both seem to have lots of negative reviews, about sound issues, boot times etc.
I do have a Xonar 7.1 card, its probably 4-5 years old. I had assumed on board may be better than it now?
Anyway, spec wise, both seem to offer similar stuff, both have a lot of PWM fans, good overclocking. Asus seem to have better bios ands software. Although both boards look nice, I cant help but think the Gaming 7 might be a bit much in person!
Is there any other boards I should be looking at ? I dont mind paying for a board i will benefit from, but dont want to buy stuff i wont use. Around £150-£200, unless there is a very good reason to go higher.
6700k
1070 gtx
M2 SSD
It seems the Gaming 7 and the Hero are popular boards. But both seem to have lots of negative reviews, about sound issues, boot times etc.
I do have a Xonar 7.1 card, its probably 4-5 years old. I had assumed on board may be better than it now?
Anyway, spec wise, both seem to offer similar stuff, both have a lot of PWM fans, good overclocking. Asus seem to have better bios ands software. Although both boards look nice, I cant help but think the Gaming 7 might be a bit much in person!
Is there any other boards I should be looking at ? I dont mind paying for a board i will benefit from, but dont want to buy stuff i wont use. Around £150-£200, unless there is a very good reason to go higher.