Z97 or z87?...

[Piesanfries]

Can I use a z97 with 4670k? Or do I need to use the refresh CPUs out next month.

Also is there a benefit in z97 boards over 87s ?

 

[Jokester]

It'll work fine, you'd be better getting the Z97 board, newer technology so will hold it's value better in the long run.

 

[Doomedspeed]

Z97 is also touted to run the new broadwell chips, out next year. Z87 won't.

 

[Piesanfries]

Cool thanks considering they are the same price it's a no brainier then

 

[McstylisT]

In a similar position OP, currently rocking a z87 and 4670K. Going to be keeping the 4670K but will be getting a nice little Z97 itx board when there's a full range about to choose from. Along the line maybe broadwell CPU.

 

[los]

It certainly is a no brainer, you just have to decide which one now

 

[Eurofighter]

The main thing with z97 is it supports SATA 3.2 which means double the speed SSDs when they are avalable.

 

[Stas823]

So long as you don't mind some minor issues with the Uefi go for z97

 

[TheyCallMeAndy]

Z97 Much better, newer so go with it!

 

[Steveocee]

No question. Z97.

 

[smilertoo]

Since Intel seem to spout nothing but lying/misleading *** Fully star your swearwords!*** - Will Gill lately i wouldn't rely on z97 running broadwell.

 

[wazza300]

z97 comes with a free pukka pie

 

[Idleman]

z97 comes with a free pukka pie

Mince or steak&kidney