Z68 upgrade advice

**MayhemNJ** · 10-26-2011, 06:11 PM

Im planning on picking up a 2600K. I cant seem to decide between the Asrock Extreme 4 gen 3 or the Asus P8Z68 Pro/Gen 3. Ive never had any problems with Asus boards but Ive been reading good things about Asrock. Im leaning more towards the Asrock since Microcenter is selling the 2600K for 279 and you get 80 off any Z68 motherboard so Id get the Asrock for 134. They dont carry the new Asus Gen 3 boards yet otherwise that would be around same price. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

**Ket** · 10-27-2011, 02:46 AM

Theres pretty much no problems at all with the Z68 Extreme4 that I'm aware of so its a very solid choice. Asrock also offer a software suite called Magix which you can download for free, adding even more value to a already excellent board.

**MayhemNJ** · 10-27-2011, 06:42 AM

Thanks Ket....I really thought it was a no brainer getting that board for 134...any memory recommendations? I may overclock at some point down the road but I want to have the system running solid for a bit stock first.