Which MB? MSI Z87i vs GIGABYTE GA-Z87n-WIFI [mITX]

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Hi,
I'm about to build my first PC - a new mini ITX system. So far I have purchased an Intel i5 4670K CPU.

My question to any gurus out there is which is the better motherboard between the MSI Z87i vs GIGABYTE GA-Z87n-WIFI?

MSI
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...=5&subcat=2071

GIGABYTE
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...=5&subcat=2574

Many
thanks,
Dibbles

[dibbles00]

Re: Which MB? MSI Z87i vs GIGABYTE GA-Z87n-WIFI [mITX]

Anyone?

[profJim]

Re: Which MB? MSI Z87i vs GIGABYTE GA-Z87n-WIFI [mITX]

Welcome to the forum.

I think that your best bet is to do a web search using: mini ITX z87 motherboard review
The following links are from the first page using google:

• MSI Z87I motherboard review - Introduction
• AnandTech | MSI Z87I Review: Mini-ITX Haswell for $140
• GIGABYTE Z87N-WIFI (Intel Z87) Mini-ITX Motherboard Review | TweakTown
• ASUS ROG Maximus VI Impact (Intel Z87) Mini-ITX Motherboard Review | TweakTown
• ASUS Maximus VI Impact Mini-ITX Z87 Motherboard - YouTube
• ASRock's Z87E-ITX Mini-ITX motherboard reviewed - The Tech Report - Page 1
• Fast And Cheap? Five Sub-$160 Z87 Motherboards For Enthusiasts - Affordable Z87 Express Motherboards: Not Quite "Back To Basics"
• Asus Z87i-Pro Review | bit-tech.net
• ASRock M8 Mini-ITX Z87 Barebones System Review | KitGuru

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Re: Which MB? MSI Z87i vs GIGABYTE GA-Z87n-WIFI [mITX]

Welcome to the forum.

I think that your best bet is to do a web search using: mini ITX z87 motherboard review
The following links are from the first page using google:
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• MSI Z87I motherboard review - Introduction
• AnandTech | MSI Z87I Review: Mini-ITX Haswell for $140
• GIGABYTE Z87N-WIFI (Intel Z87) Mini-ITX Motherboard Review | TweakTown
• ASUS ROG Maximus VI Impact (Intel Z87) Mini-ITX Motherboard Review | TweakTown
• ASUS Maximus VI Impact Mini-ITX Z87 Motherboard - YouTube
• ASRock's Z87E-ITX Mini-ITX motherboard reviewed - The Tech Report - Page 1
• Fast And Cheap? Five Sub-$160 Z87 Motherboards For Enthusiasts - Affordable Z87 Express Motherboards: Not Quite "Back To Basics"
• Asus Z87i-Pro Review | bit-tech.net
• ASRock M8 Mini-ITX Z87 Barebones System Review | KitGuru

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Hi,
Thanks for the reply. The other boards are out of my price range... I have checked google and read several reviews on the two boards, but the review are both good and there are some conflicting points between the both. I was wondering whether anyone on here could give me a concrete answer.
Thanks,
Dibbles

[profJim]

Re: Which MB? MSI Z87i vs GIGABYTE GA-Z87n-WIFI [mITX]

I posted the links because there aren't many ITX related posts in the forum.

You might be able to get feedback or answers to specific questions in the MSI user to user forum.
https://forum-en.msi.com/
You should probably create a new thread and post your questions in the MSI Intel Core-iX series boards forum.

It will help if you include specific questions in your post relating to both motherboard models.

[dibbles00]

Re: Which MB? MSI Z87i vs GIGABYTE GA-Z87n-WIFI [mITX]

I posted the links because there aren't many ITX related posts in the forum.

You might be able to get feedback or answers to specific questions in the MSI user to user forum.
https://forum-en.msi.com/
You should probably create a new thread and post your questions in the MSI Intel Core-iX series boards forum.

It will help if you include specific questions in your post relating to both motherboard models.

[profJim]

Re: Which MB? MSI Z87i vs GIGABYTE GA-Z87n-WIFI [mITX]

You're welcome, thanks for the update.
I look forward to seeing how your "monster" mini ITX system turns out.