I am building a Mini ITX system with an i7 6700K so I would like a z170 chipset 1151 socket motherboard. The main requirement is I need an M.2 2280 compatible board because I'm using a Samsung 950 Pro in the build. I have done my research and these are the only four motherboards I could find that are compatible: (Money isn't a deciding factor. I just want the best board.)
ASUS Z170I Pro Gaming
Gigabyte GA-Z170N Gaming 5
ASRock FATAL1TY Gaming-ITX/AC
Gigabyte GA-Z170N WIFI
I am thinking the ASUS Pro and Gigabyte Gaming 5 are the best options here. I have never been a fan of ASRock's FATAL1TY line and I honestly hate the branding of some random gamer. I have never heard good things about these boards and I see no reason to get it over the ASUS or Gigabyte. As for the bottom Gigabyte WIFI motherboard, I am honestly not sure why it was made since it is at the same price point as the Gaming 5. I see no reason to even consider it.
Did I miss any other z170 Mini ITX motherboards that are compatible? If not, which of these boards would you choose and why? There are a lot of similarities between all of them and I have done my research to no avail so hopefully you guys can help me distinguish which is the best choice. Thank you.
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- Need Z170 1151 mini ITX motherboard with M.2 port that is 2280 compatible for my Samsung 950 Pro.
- I could only find the four listed above that show to be compatible. Are there any others that I missed which would be worth looking at?
- if these four are my only choices, which is the best option and why? The bottom two I don't see much reason to consider but I am open minded. All of these motherboards are extremely similar so it is difficult to choose.
- which would you choose between the Asus z170i Pro and Gigabyte z170 gaming 5? Price is not a deciding factor I just want the best motherboard for my system and hopefully someone to point out the major differences so I can make a clear decision.
ASUS Z170I Pro Gaming
Gigabyte GA-Z170N Gaming 5
ASRock FATAL1TY Gaming-ITX/AC
Gigabyte GA-Z170N WIFI
I am thinking the ASUS Pro and Gigabyte Gaming 5 are the best options here. I have never been a fan of ASRock's FATAL1TY line and I honestly hate the branding of some random gamer. I have never heard good things about these boards and I see no reason to get it over the ASUS or Gigabyte. As for the bottom Gigabyte WIFI motherboard, I am honestly not sure why it was made since it is at the same price point as the Gaming 5. I see no reason to even consider it.
Did I miss any other z170 Mini ITX motherboards that are compatible? If not, which of these boards would you choose and why? There are a lot of similarities between all of them and I have done my research to no avail so hopefully you guys can help me distinguish which is the best choice. Thank you.
TL
R- Need Z170 1151 mini ITX motherboard with M.2 port that is 2280 compatible for my Samsung 950 Pro.
- I could only find the four listed above that show to be compatible. Are there any others that I missed which would be worth looking at?
- if these four are my only choices, which is the best option and why? The bottom two I don't see much reason to consider but I am open minded. All of these motherboards are extremely similar so it is difficult to choose.
- which would you choose between the Asus z170i Pro and Gigabyte z170 gaming 5? Price is not a deciding factor I just want the best motherboard for my system and hopefully someone to point out the major differences so I can make a clear decision.
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