MSI Z97 SLI +, ASRock Z97 Extreme4 or Extreme6

[Mike Roch]

MSI Z97S SLI +: $135

ASRock Z97 Extreme4: $129

Both are almost exactly the same. There is also this ASRock Z97
Extreme6 for $145.

 

[ctk1981]

I vote extreme6 since that's what I ended up going with. Just remember if you use the ultra 2 slot you wont be able to do sli due to four pcie lanes being used for the ultra2 on the extreme6.

 

[MaeClark0318]

I search from neweggs,
ASRock Z97 Extreme4 : $143.99
MSI Z97S SLI+: $133.99
I will vote msi z97s+

 

[TheGoat Eater]

I I would vote for the MSI Z97 SLI + as the layout looks a little more ideal and the aesthetics of that board are nicer than the Extreme4 ( IMHO )

 

[Maximilian]

Extreme4 for the dual bios, no outdated PCI slots and I guess the 12k caps are nice as well although it'll probably be obsolete before something like that matters.

 

[you2]

They are not identical; for example the MSI has alc 892; while the asrock as alc 1150 for sound; the MSI board also lacks display port (important for high resolution monitors).
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The msi board does have pci slots (important if you have an old pci device that cannot be replaced via pcie (I have this issue).
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The extreme6 has 10 sata ports (if you need extra sata ports). There are a few other differences between these systems.
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I'm personally going to go with the extreme6 since we have a local micro-center and the bundle is a good deal; just have to find a work aroudn for lack of pci slot first.

 

[1200W]

msi z97 sli have more better and cheaper than other,i will vote it.

 

[alsmith]

what did you get, and why?