x99 board recommandation for OC

[froggermuted]

I've read a lot, but I still can't chose. I usually only buy asus board and it's probably why I can't chose a board right now, I have no idea how other brand are reliable/durable.
I want it to be future proof, I plan to keep it for 4-5y I want m.2, usb 3.1 is a bonus but I doubt I'll ever need it.
I will overclock manually and use it 24/7.
I do not need wifi or blutooth. Need to support dual sli 16x.
ATX.
I'll use a nh-d14 and some board does not have the space for it.
Will run on win 7 and win 10.
I'll add an audio card later but i need an optical out on the board.
8 usb port+ on the panel.
Under 400$ cad.
I do not care at all about the color of the board or any aestetic touch.
For the pci-e I want to use 2x 16x and 2x 4x.

I want to avoid degradation as much as possibly so I'll probably never go higher then 1.3 Does it really worth it to get a board with 12+ phase? or 8 is good enough for a 24/7 use?
Most review I've read are old it's kinda hard to find relevant information, most of the time they say something that make me doubt they even know what they are talking about sometime, or if they are getting paid to promote certain brand over an other.

 

[RaistlinZ]

How about the ASUS X99-A/USB 3.1? Only $339.99 CAD

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ASUS
Model
X99-A/USB 3.1

Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type
LGA 2011-v3
CPU Type
Core i7 (LGA2011-v3)
Supported CPU Technologies
Turbo Boost Technology 2.0

Chipsets
Chipset
Intel X99

Memory
Number of Memory Slots
8×288pin
Memory Standard
DDR4 3300*(*O.C.)/ 3200*/ 3000*/ 2800*/ 2666*/ 2400*/ 2133 Non-ECC, Un-buffered
Maximum Memory Supported
64GB

Expansion Slots
PCI Express 3.0 x16
40-Lane CPU - 3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16, x16/x16, x16/x16/x8) *1
28-Lane CPU - 3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 ( x16, x16/x8, x16/x8/x4) *2

1* The PCIe x16_4 shares bandwidth with M.2 x4. When M.2 socket is occupied, the PCIe x16_4 slot will be disabled.
2* The PCIe x16_4 shares bandwidth with M.2 x4. When M.2 socket is occupied, the PCIe x16_4 slot will be disabled.The PCIe x16_3 slot support x8 devices only.
PCI Express 2.0 x16
28-Lane CPU - 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 mode) *3
3* The PCIe x16_2, PCIe x1_1 and USB3_E56 connectors share the same bandwidth. By default, the PCIe x16_2 slot and PCIe x1_1 slot will automatically run at x1 mode with USB3_E56 enabled for best resource optimization.
PCI Express x1
28-Lane CPU - 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 (x1 mode) *3
3* The PCIe x16_2, PCIe x1_1 and USB3_E56 connectors share the same bandwidth. By default, the PCIe x16_2 slot and PCIe x1_1 slot will automatically run at x1 mode with USB3_E56 enabled for best resource optimization.

Storage Devices
SATA 6Gb/s
8 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s) *4
4* Due to chipset behavior, The SATA6G_78, SATA6G_910 ports (black) do not support IRST including RAID configuration.
SATA Express
1 x SATA Express port, compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
M.2
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (Support PCIE SSD only)
SATA RAID
0/1/5/10

Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset
Realtek ALC1150
Audio Channels
8 Channels

Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset
Intel I218V
Max LAN Speed
10/100/1000Mbps

Rear Panel Ports
PS/2
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
RJ45
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
USB 3.1
2 x USB 3.1 (teal blue)
USB 3.0
4 x USB 3.0 (blue)
USB 1.1/2.0
4 x USB 2.0
S/PDIF Out
1 x Optical
Audio Ports
5 Ports

 

[biostud]

Any board that have what you require will do fine in the o/c department. There are no bad X99 boards, although I wouldn't buy Gigabyte because of their m.2 implementation.

 

[PhIlLy ChEeSe]

I've read a lot, but I still can't chose. I usually only buy asus board and it's probably why I can't chose a board right now, I have no idea how other brand are reliable/durable.
I want it to be future proof, I plan to keep it for 4-5y I want m.2, usb 3.1 is a bonus but I doubt I'll ever need it.
I will overclock manually and use it 24/7.
I do not need wifi or blutooth. Need to support dual sli 16x.
ATX.
I'll use a nh-d14 and some board does not have the space for it.
Will run on win 7 and win 10.
I'll add an audio card later but i need an optical out on the board.
8 usb port+ on the panel.
Under 400$ cad.
I do not care at all about the color of the board or any aestetic touch.
For the pci-e I want to use 2x 16x and 2x 4x.

I want to avoid degradation as much as possibly so I'll probably never go higher then 1.3 Does it really worth it to get a board with 12+ phase? or 8 is good enough for a 24/7 use?
Most review I've read are old it's kinda hard to find relevant information, most of the time they say something that make me doubt they even know what they are talking about sometime, or if they are getting paid to promote certain brand over an other.

You don't want a OC board then, MSI makes some great boards and there customer service is good. With a good cooler you can off set the effects of voltage.

 

[froggermuted]

thnx for your answer, I did get the Asus x99-a/usb 3.1 I was kinda reluctant with some people having more trouble with Asus board lately but I know a shop nearby that have a deal with asus or something, If I have any issue with Asus product they take them and give me a new one on the spot. Someone did send me a pm but I could'nt answer since I do not have 25 post yet..