Product Comparison: ASUS Z87-PRO vs MSI Z97 GAMING 5
General Specifications
Brand
ASUS
MSI
Model
Z87-PRO
Z97 GAMING 5
Origin
China
China
About the Product
MSI GAMING motherboards are designed to provide gamers with best-in-class features and technology. Backed by the imposing looks of MSI's Dragon, each motherboard is an engineering masterpiece tailored to gaming perfection. The best gaming weapons at hand.
Key Specs
Form Factor
ATX
ATX
Socket
LGA1150
LGA1150
Supported Processors
Core i7 / Core i5 / Core i3 / Pentium / Celeron
Supports 4th and 5th Generation Intel Core, Intel Pentium, Celeron
Memory Slot Type
240 pin
240 pin
Chipset
Intel Z97 Express
What customers say about "Key Specs"
ASUS Z87-PRO Motherboard
- I paired it with an i7-4770k intel processor. Works amazing.
- Has simple configuration and is compatible with I7 Processor.
- Supports great processors. Great form factor.
- The CPU socket had many many damaged pins and would never work in its present condition.
- Intel 115x socket chips have a very limited number of PCIe lanes for everything.
Size & Weight
Height
12 in.
12 in.
Width
9.6 in.
9.6 in.
Depth
1 in.
2.59 in.
Weight
2.9 lbs.
3.57 lbs.
Memory
Memory Type
DDR3
DDR3
Maximum Speed
3000 MHz
3300 MHz
Number Of Memory Slots
4
4
Max. Memory Supported
32 GB
32 GB
What customers say about "Memory"
ASUS Z87-PRO Motherboard
- Good memory compatibility. Works well with overclocked memory.
- Four memory slots with a good amount of RAM capacity.
- Great motherboard. Amazing memory speed.
- Recognized my memory. Good memory speed.
- Only supports dual channel memory configuration.
Connectivity
PCI
7
7
PCI-E
3x PCIe 2.0 x16, 4x PCIe 2.0 x1
3x PCIe 3.0 x16, 4x PCIe 2.0 x1
HDMI
1
1
USB
8x USB 3.1 Gen1, 8x USB 2.0/1.1
6x USB 3.0, 8x USB 2.0
SATA
8
6
Other Interfaces
PS/2, DVI-D, VGA, DisplayPоrt, RJ-45, Optical S/PDIF out, 6x audio jacks
M.2, Serial port connector, PS/2, RJ-45, VGA, DVI-D, 6x audio jacks
What customers say about "Connectivity"
ASUS Z87-PRO Motherboard
- There is plenty connectivity. The WIFI works out of the box both on Windows 7 and Ubuntu linux.
- All connections/ports are clearly labeled and bios is user friendly.
- There is plenty of additional connectivity with a front USB 3.0 header.
- This is a very nice board, I love all the USB 3 inputs and the SATA 6.0 connectors.
- Excellent process speeds, and plenty of USB and SATA ports.
Features
Native Audio
Realtek ALC1150
Realtek ALC1150
Additional Accessories Included
I/O Shield, 4x SATA cables, ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas, Q-connector, Driver disk
Driver disk, I/O Shield, SATA Cable, M-Connector, Audio Power Adapter, USB 3.0 Bracket, SLI Cable
Extras
Dual Intelligent Processors, ASUS EPU, ASUS Digital Power Design, ASUS Wi-Fi GO!, MemOK!, AI Suite 3, Ai Charger, Anti-Surge, ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution, ASUS EZ DIY, ASUS Q-Design, Overclocking Protection
Audio Boost 2, Smart Fan Control, MSI Super Charger, MSI's Command Center software, Super stable with Guard-Pro, Boost your FPS
What customers say about "Features"
ASUS Z87-PRO Motherboard
- The built in Great Feature - Wi-Fi To Go provides a connection that makes you dream of dial up speed.
- Top quality, easy installation and nice looking.
- Overclocking and fan speed control is a breeze.
- I'm pleased with the features, connectivity, and stability of this board.
- Comes with really cool utilities, and a nice updated bios right out of the box.
Power
Power Connectors
24-pin EATX, 8-pin ATX 12V
24-pin ATX, 8-pin ATX 12V
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
Manual
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