(MB) Help me choose the heart of my new setup!!!

Guildwars2fan

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Hi guys, can anyone think of a reason to say: X is better than X because ______________?

Would appreciate it so much, I'm this close to starting my new build!

Proc: i5 6600k

1. ASRock: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157650&cm_re=mini_itx_skylake_motherboard-_-13-157-650-_-Product

2. ASUS: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132641&cm_re=asus_mini_itx-_-13-132-641-_-Product

3. Gigabyte: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128846&cm_re=mini_itx_skylake_motherboard-_-13-128-846-_-Product

It is for a gaming setup, for Pascal.

Things to consider:
m.2 SSD compatibility, RAM will be 3200 DDR4, resolution will be 1080p for now, but later 1440p @ 144hz with a new monitor.

Thanks again!!!
 

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I'm personally a big fan of Asus. I recently had to replace a Gigabyte mobo but that may have been my fault. I don't like Gigabyte's fan control interface through their app center. Asus's Fan Xpert is a much better interface for case fan speed controls.
 

Guildwars2fan

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After reading some reviews, the bad reviews for the Asus one were WIFI issues, ones that are now fixed with updates, plus I wouldn't use WIFI much anyways...

Its competitive price, looks, features and great BIOS/Fan control (can shut down fans when not in need, nice for peace and quiet), make it the winning candidate for now!

Thank you guys for the input!

BTW, is this M.2 thing worth the hype? I have 2 SSDs, and now these mini itx boards come with M.2 slots on the back, they are faster than SSDs and for installing OS on them, right?