ASRock H97M-ITX/ac OR GIGABYTE GA-H97N-WIFI?

[heat23]

I am building a budget mini-ITX system that I will be using as my primary machine for software development. I am having trouble deciding which motherboard to get - I plan on keeping the machine for a few years. I don't plan on overclocking. I plan on putting in 16 GB of RAM (recommendations?) an i3 or i5 cpu, 2 SSDs...

ASRock H97M-ITX/ac LGA 1150 Intel H97 HDMI 5 x SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Mini ITX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157526

or

GIGABYTE GA-H97N-WIFI LGA 1150 Intel H97 HDMI 6 x SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Mini ITX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128721

Thanks!

 

[Burpo]

I like this Asus better (4 slots for ram & M.2) for a few $$ difference..
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...0R&cm_re=h97_open_box-_-13-132-120R-_-Product

 

[heat23]

I found those 2 based on price and reviews.. Thats why I turned to the experts here for advice

 

[heat23]

I like this better for a few $$ difference..
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...0R&cm_re=h97_open_box-_-13-132-120R-_-Product

I need ITX

 

[Burpo]

Oops.. my bad

 

[scannall]

I'd go for the Gigabyte board.

 

[Kenmitch]

Gigabyte looks to be the better choice to me.

 

[heat23]

Reasons for the Gigabyte over ASRock?

 

[Kenmitch]

Reasons for the Gigabyte over ASRock?

Looks nicer.
Cool magnetic antenna.
Better LAN
Better IO shield
Wifi preinstalled.

Factoring in rebates and shipping not worth dropping to Asrock.

Asrock board looks cheap to me. I've used Asrock in past and was pleased. Had Asus MB but rma hell. Been running Gigabyte last couple builds.