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Z77 mobo choice

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Cooling Coolermaster Hyper 212 Evo
Memory G.Skill 8GB DDR3 1600MHz CL9
Video Card(s) Gigabyte Radeon HD7970 3GB 1GHz Core/5.5GHz Memory
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Case Coolermaster HAF X
Audio Device(s) Onboard now since store didn't RMA properly
Power Supply Corsair HX 850W
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Benchmark Scores 3DMark 11 - P8456 - http://3dmark.com/3dm11/3372758
Hi guys,
I'm going to be purchasing the 3770k along with either a 7970 or GTX680 (haven't decided yet lol). Need to pick a Z77 mobo to go with it. Don't want to skimp out, but also don't want to go too far overboard.
I'll have at least 4 HDD's (future maybe more, depending if I build a NAS or not), 1 optical drive, 2x 4GB gskill 1600 RAM. I have a Corsair HX850 PSU and a HAF X case. I'll also likely be having a custom CPU cooler and maybe some light overclocking eventually if the CPU can't handle some tasks. I haven't chosen a custom sound card as I'm not sure if I'll bother as I'm happy with onboard audio for the time being, but would like the opportunity to expand to that if possible.
These are the 3 motheboards I've been looking at and can't decide what to pick. I'm also open for some more suggestions if you think these ones aren't good enough or there are others that would probably suit my needs. Are you able to assist?

Thanks in advance.

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=138_711_1183&products_id=19884

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=138_711_1183&products_id=20037

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=138_711_1183&products_id=19990
 
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i would go for the gigabyte, it's the most high end for this line-up and looks good, and performs also good
 
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System Name Uh, my build?
Processor Intel Core i7 3770k 3.5GHz (3.9GHz turbo)
Motherboard Gigabyte Z77X-UD5H (F8 BIOS)
Cooling Coolermaster Hyper 212 Evo
Memory G.Skill 8GB DDR3 1600MHz CL9
Video Card(s) Gigabyte Radeon HD7970 3GB 1GHz Core/5.5GHz Memory
Storage SanDisk Extreme Pro 960GB & 2TB WD Black & 1TB WD Green
Display(s) 1x Samsung 23" Syncmaster P2350 1x LG 23"
Case Coolermaster HAF X
Audio Device(s) Onboard now since store didn't RMA properly
Power Supply Corsair HX 850W
Software Win 10 Pro 64bit
Benchmark Scores 3DMark 11 - P8456 - http://3dmark.com/3dm11/3372758
i would go for the gigabyte, it's the most high end for this line-up and looks good, and performs also good

Cheers. I'll keep this in mind. You don't have any other mobo suggestions or is that gigabyte one your pick of the bunch for an average to good mobo?
 

Jdat

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I have the same doubt. What would you pick for overclock?
- Asrock fatal1ty performace -> 150€
- G1.SNIPER M3 -> 150€
- Asrock extreme4-> 125€
- ASUS P8Z77-V LX -> 125€
- GIGABYTE Z77X-D3H -> 125€
- Msi Z77A-G45 -> 125€
- GA-Z77-D3H -> 100€

Thank you :D
 

eidairaman1

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I have the same doubt. What would you pick for overclock?
- Asrock fatal1ty performace -> 150€
- G1.SNIPER M3 -> 150€
- Asrock extreme4-> 125€
- ASUS P8Z77-V LX -> 125€
- GIGABYTE Z77X-D3H -> 125€
- Msi Z77A-G45 -> 125€
- GA-Z77-D3H -> 100€

Thank you :D


Not The Asus at all, someone else is having issues with a L series board from them
 
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