Z97 ITX vs.

[Guest]

So,

 

4-phase VRM + ALC1150 audio + Killer E2201 lan

 

vs

 

6-phase VRM + ALC892 audio + Intel AC lan

 

Which one at the same price?

[The_Strict_Nein]

The second one. Audio is about the same and the Intel nic is better. Also, 6 phases will help if you want to overclock

[Guest]

The second one. Audio is about the same and the Intel nic is better. Also, 6 phases will help if you want to overclock

 

Is the Killer LAN "network optimization" just a marketing gimmick?

[The_Strict_Nein]

Is the Killer LAN "network optimization" just a marketing gimmick?

Pretty much . It's entirely software based, not hardware, so if you get a lag spike that slows your whole computer down it'll effect the program.