S sonicstormgaming Reputable Aug 24, 2014 175 0 4,680 Nov 29, 2014 #1 The VI is 128$ where the Z97 is 188$
Solution A A AirForce101HD Dec 26, 2014 Yes, Z97 is better with a few extra features and support for future Broadwell CPU's from Intel.
TheMentalist Distinguished May 13, 2013 1,458 0 19,960 Nov 29, 2014 #2 Both are great, choice depends on which CPU you'll use. Upvote 0 Downvote
ThatVietGuy Titan Nov 6, 2007 11,715 314 70,240 Nov 29, 2014 #3 Z97 if you want something future-proof. Upvote 0 Downvote
S sonicstormgaming Reputable Aug 24, 2014 175 0 4,680 Nov 29, 2014 #4 If I use the i7-4790k which one is better. Because the Z87 is older but way cheeper Upvote 0 Downvote
ThatVietGuy Titan Nov 6, 2007 11,715 314 70,240 Nov 29, 2014 #5 The Z97 would be better. Upvote 0 Downvote
A AirForce101HD Reputable Aug 3, 2014 170 0 4,760 Dec 26, 2014 Solution #6 Yes, Z97 is better with a few extra features and support for future Broadwell CPU's from Intel. Upvote 0 Downvote Solution