Need Help Deciding On Z97 Model!

[CastleRice]

Hi, I'm looking at an upgrade for my motherboard and I'm convinced and set on the Asus Z97. The problem is, I don't know which specific model I should get. I'm torn between the Z97-A and the Sabertooth Z97 Mark 1. Here are links to both on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/SABERTOOTH-Z97-MARK-USB-3-1/dp/B00TXBP20A/ref=cm_cd_al_qh_dp_t

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K2MAU5Q/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1DFMYRTEHOOY0&coliid=I31J7VXUYAJMUU

So as you can tell, the Z97-A is almost $100 cheaper. However, I really would like to get the Sabertooth for it's dust shield. The only thing keeping me from going straight ahead and buying the Sabertooth model is the fact that there are no product reviews, ratings, and in the product title it says "1800" (what does this number mean? mhz for something?). The Z97-A model has "2600" in it's title. Does this mean that the Sabertooth model is slower? If so, by how much?

Any opinion or criticism would be so greatly appreciated! I need all the input I can get. Thank you so much in advance!

 

[TheMast3r]

You can get the Sabertooth but beside the awesomeness of the dust shield and the extended warranty there is no point of doing so. Go get the Z97-A, it is a great feature-packed board with a decent color scheme.