z87 vs z97

[tank12up]

I want to know if i should go with the z97 or z87 motherboards and is the new haswell refresh worth it?

[TheNinjaNextDor]

It won't make a difference at all unless you want Sata Express.

[Recon-UK]

No probs with Z87 here, i made my mind up vs x79.

[tank12up]

It won't make a difference at all unless you want Sata Express.

So its just sata express no other improvements?

[ProKoN]

devils canyon might be worth the wait, but no one knows

 

z97 is a bit more future proof, with official support for fifth gen core series.

[TheNinjaNextDor]

So its just sata express no other improvements?

Kind of, there's one more thing that I'm missing, but it's not a huge thing. I think Thunderbolt support.

[tank12up]

devils canyon might be worth the wait, but no one knows

 

z97 is officially a bit more future proof, with official support for fifth gen core series.

Will i be able to use apps and games and the internet even after broadwell and z97 takes over

[MegaDave91]

Go with a Devil's Canyon cpu as they are unlocked (4790K/4690K) if you do get Z97. 

 

It's not worth it to get a Z97 board if you plan on getting a Haswell (not refresh or DC) cpu. If you do plan on getting Broadwell later on then you'll want a Z97 board.

[ProKoN]

Will i be able to use apps and games and the internet even after broadwell and z97 takes over

 

z87 and haswell will last many many years my friend.

[tank12up]

Kind of, there's one more thing that I'm missing, but it's not a huge thing. I think Thunderbolt support.

Then z87 is better cuz there is no support for thunderbolt yet i will wait till skylake

[tank12up]

z87 and haswell will last many many years my friend.

Ok i will go with z87

[Guest]

Any difference between the Z87 Gryphon and Z97 Gryphon? I noticed that the VRMs on the Z97 have a diamond, shiny pattern while the old VRMs are a dull matte gray. Other than that I don't see a difference...plus the Z87 is only $10 cheaper? Is the Z97 worth it?

 

If the Z87 Gryphon can take the i5-4590 without any problems then I'm all for it.

 

ALso does anyone know if Intel plans on making a new chipset for Broadwell? I'm hoping that Z97 stays because that would pretty much break tick-tock and would piss off everyone who bought Z97 for the "5th Gen Core compatibility"

[MegaDave91]

Any difference between the Z87 Gryphon and Z97 Gryphon? I noticed that the VRMs on the Z97 have a diamond, shiny pattern while the old VRMs are a dull matte gray. Other than that I don't see a difference...plus the Z87 is only $10 cheaper? Is the Z97 worth it?

 

If the Z87 Gryphon can take the i5-4590 without any problems then I'm all for it.

 

ALso does anyone know if Intel plans on making a new chipset for Broadwell? I'm hoping that Z97 stays because that would pretty much break tick-tock and would piss off everyone who bought Z97 for the "5th Gen Core compatibility"

Z97 boards will be compatible with Broadwell. As for Skylake? who knows. Not sure if anyone knows really...

 

A Z87 board will handle the 4590 with ease. 

[ProKoN]

Any difference between the Z87 Gryphon and Z97 Gryphon? I noticed that the VRMs on the Z97 have a diamond, shiny pattern while the old VRMs are a dull matte gray. Other than that I don't see a difference...plus the Z87 is only $10 cheaper? Is the Z97 worth it?

 

If the Z87 Gryphon can take the i5-4590 without any problems then I'm all for it.

 

ALso does anyone know if Intel plans on making a new chipset for Broadwell? I'm hoping that Z97 stays because that would pretty much break tick-tock and would piss off everyone who bought Z97 for the "5th Gen Core compatibility"

 

given intels recent track record i would say we will see a new chipset launch with broadwell.

[MegaDave91]

given intels recent track record i would say we will see a new chipset launch with broadwell.

The whole point of Haswell refresh is to hold us over until Broadwell arrives.