Product Comparison: ASUS Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac) vs ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER


General Specifications
Brand
ASUS
ASUS
Model
Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac)
Z97-PRO GAMER
Origin
China
China
About the Product
Asus Intel Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac). 5-Way optimization by dual intelligent processors 5, one click and total system optimization. ASUS HomeCloud with 802.11ac Wi-Fi access your PC remotely and stream multimedia content anywhere and anytime.
Most powerful ASUS Gamer-series ATX-board with SupremeFX, LANGuard, M.2 & SATA Express and highly-durable components. LGA1150 socket for the 4th, New 4th & 5th Generation Intel Core i7/ Core i5 / Core i3, Pentium, and Celeron processors Dual DDR3 3200(O.C.).
Key Specs
Form Factor
ATX
ATX
Socket
LGA1150
LGA1150
Chipset
Intel Z97
Intel Z97
Supported Processors
Supports 4th and 5th Gen Intel Core
Supports 4th and 5th Gen Intel Core
Memory Slot Type
240 pin
240 pin
What customers say about "Key Specs"
ASUS Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac) ATX Motherboard
  • This is a very good ATX mobo for just about any use.
  • Flawless performance. Good ATX motherboard.
  • Excellent board. I like this form factor, good for my box.
  • Great ATX board! Perfect for my case!
  • Love this mobo with ATX form factor!
ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER Motherboard
  • I bought this to replace a ASUS Z87 mobo. Good for my case!
  • Great 1150 board from ASUS. Good retailer.
  • Great board so far. ATX form factor is good for my box.
  • Everything was okay. Good ATX board!
  • Works just fine as a ATX motherboard!
Size & Weight
Height
12 in.
12 in.
Width
9.6 in.
9.6 in.
Depth
1 in.
1 in.
Weight
3.19 lbs.
3.04 lbs.
Memory
Memory Type
DDR3
DDR3
Maximum Speed
3200 MHz
3200 MHz
Number Of Memory Slots
4
4
Max. Memory Supported
32 GB
32 GB
What customers say about "Memory"
ASUS Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac) ATX Motherboard
  • Works fine with 16 GB DDR3 of Corsair Vengeance memory.
  • Very happy with my choice. Good memory support.
  • Supported DDR3 memory type. Recommended.
  • Great Z97 board with good memory support DDR3!
  • Great memory support. Good with my DDR3 memory type.
ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER Motherboard
  • Great board so far, good memory support, friendly BIOS, easy setup.
  • Solid motherboard with great support of memory.
  • I had 0 issues with this motherboard. DDR3 memory type support.
  • Reliable and stable. Supported my DDR3 memory!
  • I like this board. Good memory support. Works fine with DDR3 type.
Connectivity
PCI
2
2
PCI-E
2x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16, PCIe 2.0 x16, 4x PCIe 2.0 x1
2x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16, PCIe 2.0 x16, 2x PCIe 2.0 x1
HDMI
1
1
USB
8x USB 3.1 Gen1, 6x USB 2.0/1.1
6x USB 3.1 Gen1, 8x USB 2.0/1.1
SATA
8
6
Other Interfaces
M.2, PS/2, DVI-D, DisplayPоrt, RJ-45, Optical S/PDIF out, 6x audio jacks, VGA
M.2, PS/2, DVI-D, RJ-45, Optical S/PDIF out, 6x audio jacks, VGA
What customers say about "Connectivity"
ASUS Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac) ATX Motherboard
  • When devices are plugged into the USB 2.0 ports, they function properly.
  • It has plenty of fan headers, USB 3.0 headers, and is really a great color scheme.
  • Great motherboard. Durable ports. I like it.
  • Problems with input devices attached to USB 3.0 ports.
  • Can't get to work the USB 3.0 ports connected via one of the internal USB outputs.
ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER Motherboard
  • This board does a fine job connecting the various components together.
  • The processor talks to the memory, memory talks to the hard drive and video gets displayed. All works fine. Good connectivity.
  • Works great for my build. Has durable ports.
  • Very good motherboard platform to build a gaming computer. Stable connectivity. Durable ports. I really like it.
  • Easy to install. Works great. Many connectivity options. I recommend.
Features
Native Audio
Realtek ALC1150
Realtek S1220
Additional Accessories Included
Q-Shield, 4x SATA cables, Wi-Fi moving antenna, SLI Bridge Connector, Q-connector
4x SATA cables, I/O Shield, SLI Bridge Connector, Supporting DVD
Extras
ASUS 5-Way Optimization, ASUS 5X Protection III, ASUS TPU, ASUS EPU, ASUS Digital Power Design, ASUS Wi-Fi GO!, ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution, ASUS EZ DIY, ASUS Q-Design, Turbo APP, Fan Xpert 3
ASUS 5-Way Optimization, ASUS TPU, ASUS EPU, Interactive HomeCloud, ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution, Fan Xpert 3, ASUS EZ DIY, ASUS Q-Design
What customers say about "Features"
ASUS Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac) ATX Motherboard
  • Have had 0 problems and the UEFI bios and bios flash back features are amazing.
  • My wireless AC router connects and gets great speed with no drops.
  • Loaded with features. Good price.
  • Features are very useful, wi-fi works flawlessly, and it is quite a looker with the gold.
  • So many features and easy settings. Cant go wrong with this one.
ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER Motherboard
  • Works good for motherboard with this price. Good features.
  • Highly recommend! Has nice features.
  • ASUS has great product support. Features are really great for my needs.
  • Great BIOS UI, easy to use, reliable. Plenty of features.
  • Nice motherboard. I'm happy with it. Fine features.
Power
Power Connectors
24-pin EATX, 8-pin ATX 12V
24-pin EATX, 8-pin ATX 12V
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
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Manufacturer
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