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The ECZ Z97 machine follows a standard form factor, that would be 12 in. x 9.5 in. ( 305mm X 220m). The motherboard is placed in the L33t Gaming series and is the premium product within this range.
 

Included with the motherboard are the regulars including; manuals, driver CDs, SATA cables and a rear IO plate. This motherboard lacks Bluetooth and WIFI though.

• CPU support: 4th Gen Intel Core / Pentium / Celeron processors
• Chipset: Intel Z97 Express Chipset
• intel Gigabit Ethernet
• Storage: 4x SATA 6Gb/s, 1x M.2, PCIe 10Gb/s
• Connectivity: 2x PCI-E 3.0 x16, 3x PCI-E x1
• 6x USB 3.0 / 6x USB 2.0 supported
• 8-channel Audio ALC1150 Realtek / ESS SABRE32 ES9010K2M DAC

Well look at that; simple, small and decent looking. And really, as powerful as any high-end Core i7 quad core setup. Included in the bundle is the motherboard and gear like sata cables etc. 

The I/O back panel reveals four USB 2.0 ports (black) with another four USB 3.0 ports. A Realtek ALC1150 high definition audio codec is the source for audio and we spot one 10/100/1000 fast Ethernet jack (intel). There is a single PS/2 combo port that can be used for either a keyboard or a mouse, optical SPDIF in/out port and six audio jacks.

Then monitor connectors wise:

• 1 x DisplayPort with max. resolution up to 4096x2160@24Hz, 24bpp/ 3840x1600@60Hz, 24bpp
• 1 x HDMI port  with max. resolution up to 4096x2160@24Hz, 24bpp/2560x1600@60Hz, 24bpp/ 1920x1080@60Hz, 36bps.
• 1 X D-Sub (VGA) port(s)

The integrated audio comes from Realtek ALC1150 combined with a Cinema 2 software suite.  Check that, 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots.

• 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, (support x16 and x8/x8 modes)
• 3 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots

Too bad the rear IO connectors aren't colored black, that would have killed this motherboard with some moar awesomeness. 

The Z97 comes with one 8 power connector. 

The Z97 Machine a 6 Phase CPU Digital Power Design. Allow me to copy and paste some marketing gobble:

1. HYBRID DIGITAL PWM
Hybrid Digital 6-Phase PWM Designed to manage microprocessor core and memory voltage regulator with auto phase shedding for easy setting, high system flexibility and overclocking applications.

2. ICY CHOKES
1.5X greater stability offering 50° wider temperature range and reducing heat by 13% more than standard ferrite chokes, even under full loading operations

3. Dual Advanced MOSFET
Exclusive Dual Advanced MOSFETs providing up to 90% power efficiency, which allows for extreme heat dissipation with the optimal combination of fast switching, high efficient power conversion and low on-resistance

4. EXCLUSIVE HEATSINK DESIGN
L337 heatsink offers extreme cooling and heat dissipation of up to 10% more, and the style design represents the architectural homage of L337 spirit

5. SUPERIOR JAPANESE CAPS
Ultra long lifespan Nichicon Japanese Caps delivering the highest standard of stability, reliability and longevity to fulfill hard-core gamers' demand and over-clocking application