Basically, I'm having a hard time deciding which would fit my new build best for under $200.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3MJB9
Currently the Asus Z97-PRO seems pretty attractive aesthetically and feature wise but I feel like there might be better options.
So I'm just looking to see if there's anything better or if I'm on the right track.
I bought two ROG Hero VII's and received both of them DOA. Called ASUS to verify my testing methodology and they confirmed it was probably a bad batch sent to newegg. After spending nearly $500 and having to wait 2 weeks for newegg to refund me, plus I spent mopney on shipping, I think I'm good on ASUS for a little while. Try again next time!
Anwyway, I went with the ASRock Z97 Extreme6. It is the only board to offer Ultra M.2, and seeing as storage solutions was kind of the point of Z97, I think it is the best reasonably priced board out there. I plugged it up, booted, no issues!
Plus Anandtech did an article highlighting Ultra M.2....and it is enticing to say the least.
http://www.anandtech.com/show/8006/samsung-ssd-xp941-review-the-pcie-era-is-here
Asus Z97 pro is a good choice in my opinnion.
I like ASUS motherboards, and the PRO appears to be well rounded.
MSI have some good motherboards that are competitively priced against that particular board.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130766
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130770
That Mpower looks fancy---JI like it
Totaly agree ☺
That powerphase design of all those M-power and X power series boards, just look badass lol ☺