Comparing a few Z170 boards

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i am going to build my very first PC soon, i have researched a bunch and the choice of Motherboard is kinda bothering me. Following are the boards i am choosing from:
Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
MSI Z170A GAMING M5 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
MSI Z170A GAMING M7 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard

Link to current design: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/pJZQXL

i will take all other suggestions of motherboards. I do have a windowed case, so i'd prefer the board is mostly black with scent of red, white is also acceptable.
it definitely has to be a Z170 board since i want to be able to overclock. i'd like a on board clear CMOS and a debug LED.
 
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Out of the ones you chose: MSI Z170A GAMING M7 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard

I recommend the Z170-A from Asus or one of those Asus HERO boards. They ain't got great reviews but if you get a good board, you are in with it forever. Z170-A is cheaper and is still made for good overclocking. HERO boards are awesome all around.
Out of the ones you chose: MSI Z170A GAMING M7 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard

I recommend the Z170-A from Asus or one of those Asus HERO boards. They ain't got great reviews but if you get a good board, you are in with it forever. Z170-A is cheaper and is still made for good overclocking. HERO boards are awesome all around.
 
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