Which Z97 board?

[JoeF1]

Hi guys.

Due to budgets etc I'm having to buy a component once a month for my Parvum mATX build. I know it sounds and is very frustrating.

So this month its motherboard time and looking on the store there isn't that much choice for mATX really, so i have found these:

YOUR BASKET
1 x Asus Maximus VII Gene Intel Z97 (Socket 1150) DDR3 Micro ATX Motherboard £159.95
1 x Asus TUF Z97 Gryphon Armor Edition Intel Z97 (Socket 1150) DDR3 Micro ATX Motherboard £138.95
2 x Asus Z97M-Plus Intel Z97 (Socket 1150) DDR3 Micro ATX Motherboard £107.99 (£215.98)
Total : £514.87 (includes shipping : Ex.VAT).



Kind of ruled out the Maximus because its red and i'm doing a grey,black & green build. So its down to the other two. The Gryphon looks the most appealing aesthetically as most of the mobo will be covered that aren't being used.

What do you guys think is there much difference between the 2 or is it just £30 more for the nice looking shielding?

I am thinking of running a i7/5 devils canyon with it.

Thanks.

 

[JoeF1]

I think the TUF is out of the window. No onboard M2 support.

I either have to go red in a green case or go for the Z97M ? Any other ideas guys?

 

[dreamcat4]

You could get the Red one and then paint the red bits black. See other thread.

 

[stulid]

There are CPU+board bundles available here.