Motherboard differences. ASRock

[Master Zone]

Can I ask a stupid question... What is the difference between an ASRock Z97 PRO4 and a ASRock Z97M PRO4?


I brought my computer up to the repair store because I could not be bothered to basically re-build my whole PC all over again by replacing the MOBO. Well, my PC originally had a ASRock Z87 PRO4, and I told the repair store that I wanted a ASRock Z97 PRO4... But he called today saying he is going to put in a ASRock Z97M PRO4 (the micro version)... So I want to know, is there any real difference between a ASRock Z97 PRO4 and a ASRock Z97M PRO4? Is this computer repairman taking me for a ride and giving me an inferior MOBO, or are they basically the same?

I looked it up myself and could not see a real difference.


Thank You. :-)

[Carlsberg]

Do a side by side comparison, Z97M is smaller with less features and expansion slots. If its not what you want then tell them so, its your money and your machine.

[Alchemist79]

The z97m costs about $5 less.

The main difference is obviously the board size. Because of this it has less internal connectors. So you wouldn't be able to SLI (2 x graphics cards) and it lacks sata-express and m2 sata. There are 2 less usb sockets on the rear i/o panel. And it has less overclocking ability due to 2 less power phases, and not having the ultra durable capacitors.

[Master Zone]

Messaggio originale di Carlsberg:

Do a side by side comparison, Z97M is smaller with less features and expansion slots. If its not what you want then tell them so, its your money and your machine.

I already re-called up to confront him about the sudden change to the micro MOBO... You think it will be okay to call up a third time within the same hour to change it to a normal Z97?

♥♥♥♥, I hate dealing with people... I should have done this MOBO change myself, I always get taken advantage of. :-(

[Master Zone]

Messaggio originale di Topper Harley:

The z97m costs about $5 less.

The main difference is obviously the board size. Because of this it has less internal connectors. So you wouldn't be able to SLI (2 x graphics cards) and it lacks sata-express and m2 sata. There are 2 less usb sockets on the rear i/o panel. And it has less overclocking ability due to 2 less power phases, and not having the ultra durable capacitors.

The sata-express, m2 sata and ultra durable capacitors, are they huge things that will effect performance? I am not really concerned with sli though.

[Carlsberg]

What can i say? I don't think your being taken advantage of, your just being offered an alternative board. As i said if your not happy about it and its not what you want then you don't have to have it. Be polite, firm, and get what YOU want.

[Alchemist79]

Messaggio originale di Master Zone:

The sata-express, m2 sata and ultra durable capacitors, are they huge things that will effect performance? I am not really concerned with sli though.

Probably only if you plan to overclock or buy those particular ssd drives.

[Master Zone]

Messaggio originale di Carlsberg:

What can i say? I don't think your being taken advantage of, your just being offered an alternative board. As i said if your not happy about it and its not what you want then you don't have to have it. Be polite, firm, and get what YOU want.

Sorry, "taken advantage of" was a wrong choice of words. I will just keep the micro MOBO.

Thanks for the help anyways.