discussion MSI Z97 'Gaming' Lineup

[Caldezar]

I'm curious if anyone knows the difference between the MSI Z97 'Gaming' 5/7 series and the 'Gaming' GD-65/G45? At a glance, they appear to be exactly the same chipset, features, etc. The only difference is that they made two different board designs? One with the new design, and one identical to the Z87 design.

http://www.ncix.com/detail/msi-z97-gd65-gaming-atx-lga1150-3b-97042.htm
VS
http://www.ncix.com/detail/msi-z97-gaming-7-atx-99-97041.htm

AND

http://www.ncix.com/detail/msi-z97-g45-gaming-atx-lga1150-48-97044.htm
VS
http://www.ncix.com/detail/msi-z97-gaming-5-atx-4d-97043.htm

 

[IRQ Conflict]

Use the compare function at Newegg. Might give you the info your looking for.

Edit: Seems the only difference between the G5 and GD65 is the latter has 2 more SATA ports and two less USB 2.0 ports.

 

[ZZLEE]

The Z97 should support the features of the new chips. Hopefully.

 

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They do.

 

[Caldezar]

The Z97 should support the features of the new chips. Hopefully.

Yes, but they're ALL Z97 chipsets.

I'll take a look at the comparison on Newegg as well when I get home. It just seems odd to release multiple boards that are almost exactly the same except for looks, in to a market that's already awash with options.

 

[crowTrobot]

Z97-7 has two more USB 3.0 ports but two less USb 2.0 ports. Also ditches the VGA/DVI for just two HDMI ports (for Intel IGP). GD65 also has no m.2 SSD AFAIK only mSATA

 

[SKYMTL]

Welcome to the rebranding game folks.

 

[Caldezar]

Welcome to the rebranding game folks.

And you wonder why there wasn't much interest.

*grumble grumble* rebranding... *grumble grumble* nothing new...