Gaming tags on motherboards is all just marketing . There is usually no advantage over a regular motherboard other than a cool gamer style color scheme . It ' s all just marketing . Motherboard features that you should look forconsider spending more on Chipset Z 170 vs H 170 vs B 150 etc . , based on what CPU you want Socket type , Overclockable or nonOC Audio qualitychipset Amount of USB ports and other connections , based on how many devices you want to plug in Color schemeOften , a cheap motherboard will be just fine . You have a chance of getting a dud with any motherboard you buy as well I don ' t consider any brand particularly better than the others , but I look down on Asus due to customer support . If it makes you feel better I have an MSI board and love it .