Editors Liked
- Lots of features
- Cutting-edge support for M.2 storage
- 802.11ac Wi-Fi
Editors Didn't Like
- M.2 slot is on back of board
- No SATA Express ports
- SATA port layout complicates cable routing with four drives
Asus Z97I-Plus
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