Need help deciding on a mini-itx mobo

allahpayneyo

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Recently picked up the In Win D-Frame Mini case, so now I need to get a mini-itx board. I'm still new to all this, but through some research I've found a few boards that look good.

http://www.microcenter.com/product/433199/Z97I-Plus_LGA_1150_Mini-ITX_Intel_Motherboard

- I will also be buying an i5-4690K, so this mobo would be $154 - $40 mobo deal - $10 off coupon = $104 + tax

http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=13-188-158

http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=13-188-164

- I honestly just don't know the difference between the two. The only thing I could find is minor cosmetic differences and one has wifi. What do you guys think?

The later two would be much more expensive ~ $40 more. Which do you think would be best for me?

I will be running a msi twin frozr v gtx 970, 8gb (4x2gb ram), and an h100i gtx cpu liquid cooler. Thanks for any help!
 
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No problem mang. But just to let you know EVGA is a very good brand also, their components are just as solid and they have the best customer support. To be honest they both look like really nice mobos. I'm pretty sure you'd be safe with either one. I've owned tons of Asus and EVGA products and neither one ever disappointed me. If you go for EVGA then get the EVGA Z97 Stinger Wi-Fi edition.

Vici0us

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I know few people with ASUS Z97I-Plus and they love it. It's a very nice board for the money and you can't go wrong with Asus.
They are also running i5 4690K with GTX 970 on ASUS Z97I-Plus and it's working flawlessly. Without a doubt go for ASUS Z97I-Plus.
 

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No problem mang. But just to let you know EVGA is a very good brand also, their components are just as solid and they have the best customer support. To be honest they both look like really nice mobos. I'm pretty sure you'd be safe with either one. I've owned tons of Asus and EVGA products and neither one ever disappointed me. If you go for EVGA then get the EVGA Z97 Stinger Wi-Fi edition.
 
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