ASRock Z77 Professional vs ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE

[JFC15]

I am in the process of purchasing a new processor (i7-2700K). I want the best over all motherboard to pair up with it. I plan on Overclocking the processor and cooling it with a Noctua NH-D14. I will have (4) modules of G Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB DDR3-2133 (4x4GB), a GIGABYTE GV-R687OC-1GD video card, and a CORSAIR Professional Series HX1050 power supply all in a In-Win Dragon Rider case.

The 2 motherboards that I have picked out are the ASRock Z77 Professional and the ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE. They both seem like great, rock solid motherboards. Does anyone have knowledge of either of these boards and possibly some pros/cons of either/both?

Thank you for any help you can provide.

 

[TheOsTech]

Asus all the way. They revamped the memory traces to an upcoming standard for support of future higher speed ddr3. In the lab they have reached 2800ish speeds testing the new format. look at the video on Newegg where JJ from Asus talks about the new features. Memory traces just one of many.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131818

 

[JFC15]

Just purchased the i7-2700K and the ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE.

Thanks TheOsTech!

 

[TheOsTech]

You are most welcome

Hope you have a great build!