think I made an error with board I bought

emimec · 24 Apr 2016 at 19:00

Having been out of the computer upgrading for many years, I think I have made a mistake. I bought an MSI gamer 5, Z97. Not because I'm a gamer. Just thought it had lots of things to offer. I wanted to use the M2 slot with a fast ssd that will also boot windows 7 pro, not interested in windows 8 or 10. I see now the M2 port on this board is an early attempt as I think it's only half speed of the latest Samsung ssd.
As I have only bought the DDR3 memory it's not too late to change this, I'll sell on eBay what I have and start again..
My question is this... what Asus board will let me boot from said M2 Ssd, give me usb 3.1 , be a good sort of middle to high end with a bit of future proof in it, around the £100-175 mark. Also, ATX form.
Hope someone can advise on board, processor and Samsung combination.
Thanks
Bob, London UK

emimec · 25 Apr 2016 at 06:24

Thanks for you reply. I haven't bought the cpu yet. Only a case and a 850 Modular power supply

emimec · 25 Apr 2016 at 12:34

Thanks to both for the replies. If I did keep my msi board, what m2 will work and boot windows 7 pro

emimec · 25 Apr 2016 at 12:54

Your right, no idea why I want fastest boot and seek times other than a tiny bit of future proof or investing in up to date stuff.

emimec · 26 Apr 2016 at 23:26

Thanks. What's the thoughts to me changing this board to an Asus z170 pro gamer

emimec · 27 Apr 2016 at 16:06

Narrowed it down now to z170pro or the gamer pro.
Both have more usb, for only a few pounds extra over your suggested board in the bundle.
The pro may be best as its stated quality Intel chips.

emimec · 27 Apr 2016 at 18:11

Thanks, total nightmare ! Come back supermicro !
My old p5 still running great, just aged now.

emimec · 27 Apr 2016 at 18:30

Think I just want to make sure I buy something decent that will last for many years. Bear in mind what I use now is probably 15 years old. So quality paid for today should be worth it in the long run.
Funny thing is, I use my phone mostly these days for internet, or an old lap top I found and repaired as its hot windows 7 on it, that my old desktop can't run.

emimec · 27 Apr 2016 at 19:23

Another thought. I think my monitor is a vga connection. Can't see that on the Asus pro board.

emimec · 4 May 2016 at 13:20

decided, rightly or wrongly, to get the ASUS Z170 PRO (not gaming pro)
Possibly over the top for my needs now, but has potential to last way into the future hopefully.