Re-Deciding Motherboard (Again)

[Captain Zark]

So, during my search for parts for my first custom built PC, I've recently discovered M.2 PCIe SSDs and wanted a Samsung 256GB variant. However, this involves changing my mobo choice, as the G1.Sniper doesn't have an M.2 slot. Unfortunately, this also involves giving up the Creative Sound Core, which, as I understand it, is a great onboard audio chipset. Does anyone know of a Motherboard with a good audio chipset and an M.2?

I'm currently looking at these motherboards: MSI Z97 Gaming 5, MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition GB GA-Z97X UD5H-BK, and the GB Z97X Gaming 5. I really like the Krait for it's black & white color scheme, but I'm unsure of it's audio card.

 

[Exeonx]

I believe the Asus Z97-PRO GAMER or ROG Maximus Hero VII might be what you are looking for.
Asus has been known for having great Audio and both of these have an M.2 slot.

Then again I'm pretty blockheaded when it comes to Motherboards and I tend to only recommend Asus, still hear good things about MSI, guess it comes down to preference

 

[Captain Zark]

I believe the Asus Z97-PRO GAMER or ROG Maximus Hero VII might be what you are looking for.
Asus has been known for having great Audio and both of these have an M.2 slot.

Then again I'm pretty blockheaded when it comes to Motherboards and I tend to only recommend Asus, still hear good things about MSI, guess it comes down to preference

Thanks for the suggestions. I quite like the Asus Z97-Pro Gamer. I'll wait around for some other suggestions before picking a motherboard though.

 

[Captain Zark]

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