Zotac gtx 970 extreme

Hey guys, Quick question for you. Im definitely looking at a gtx 970 for the GPU of my new build thats coming up. I had originally been planning on going with the strix 970 because i've always known asus as a great brand, but i just got a chance to look at the zotac 970 extreme and absolutely love the way it looks ( i kinda have a transformers theme going right now). What are your thoughts on the card and the brand itself? i haven't heard much about them and want to know what you think.

Thanks!

Also, would i be able to SLI this on a asus maximus vii hero? or is it to thick?

Zotac is top quality long time Nvidia card partner and I wouldn't hesitate to buy them BUT the GTX 970 AMP! Extreme is a 3 slot card so if you SLI them (visually it looks like the slot spacing on the Maximus VII Hero will work)I think you won't have any other expansion slots open except the top PCI express X1 slot. Good luck!

Zotac is good!