- Feb 25, 2009
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Hi guys,
I already bought the Z97 Sabertooth Mark 2, but I have the option of returning it and getting the Z97-Pro (Wifi). Only reason the Z97-Pro (wifi) is an option is coz am getting a very good price on it with only a difference of say $10 or $15.
I don't really care about the wifi thing. The only reason I am even considering the Z97-Pro (wifi) is coz it has Sata Express and M.2 port and 12 lanes compared to 8+2 on Sabertooth Mark 2.
Now, I won't be getting a SSD anytime soon but might get one in the next 6 to 8 months. Since the Mark 2 has a PCI-E 2.0 x4 port (apart from the PCI-E 3.0 x16 port, which I might SLI later in future), I was thinking if I EVER need a Sata Express port or a M.2 port, I would simply get a PCI-E M.2 card adapter and install the SSD.
But now that the price difference isn't much, should I return the Mark 2 and get the Z97-Pro (wifi)?
One plus point the Mark 2 has over Z97-Pro (wifi) is it's the TUF series and most probably has better components and will hopefully last longer compared to Z97-Pro (wifi).
What would you guys recommend I do?
Thanx a lot in advance. Desperately waiting for a reply
Edit: The specs for Z97-Pro (wifi) say this...
1 x SATA Express port, compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
1 x M.2 Socket 3, , with M Key, type 2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)
I already bought the Z97 Sabertooth Mark 2, but I have the option of returning it and getting the Z97-Pro (Wifi). Only reason the Z97-Pro (wifi) is an option is coz am getting a very good price on it with only a difference of say $10 or $15.
I don't really care about the wifi thing. The only reason I am even considering the Z97-Pro (wifi) is coz it has Sata Express and M.2 port and 12 lanes compared to 8+2 on Sabertooth Mark 2.
Now, I won't be getting a SSD anytime soon but might get one in the next 6 to 8 months. Since the Mark 2 has a PCI-E 2.0 x4 port (apart from the PCI-E 3.0 x16 port, which I might SLI later in future), I was thinking if I EVER need a Sata Express port or a M.2 port, I would simply get a PCI-E M.2 card adapter and install the SSD.
But now that the price difference isn't much, should I return the Mark 2 and get the Z97-Pro (wifi)?
One plus point the Mark 2 has over Z97-Pro (wifi) is it's the TUF series and most probably has better components and will hopefully last longer compared to Z97-Pro (wifi).
What would you guys recommend I do?
Thanx a lot in advance. Desperately waiting for a reply
Edit: The specs for Z97-Pro (wifi) say this...
1 x SATA Express port, compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
1 x M.2 Socket 3, , with M Key, type 2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)