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ASUS Z97 SaberTooth Mark 1 Motherboard Review
Posted by: on: 06/24/2014 07:53 AM [
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Today we'll review the ASUS Z97 SaberTooth Mark 1 motherboard. Join us in a review on a product that is bound to please the PC gamer. The Z97 TUF themed mainboard is intended for Intel's 22nm Haswell and Haswell refresh processors on that Socket LGA1150 platform. It is a mainstream to high-end segmented product amongst the ASUS Sabertooth series that comes with some nice features and very decent overclock potential.
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Goldie
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Posted on: 06/24/2014 09:25 AM
£150 ain't expensive, especially for what you get, and i can find them over here (uk) no problem so yeah.
*i'll check review laters as i'm in the market for one.
£150 ain't expensive, especially for what you get, and i can find them over here (uk) no problem so yeah.
*i'll check review laters as i'm in the market for one.
Hilbert Hagedoorn
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Posted on: 06/24/2014 10:03 AM
Nope you are wrong, it is out. Widely available in Europe.
Not sure why you guys reviewed this as if it's not out yet. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132124
Nope you are wrong, it is out. Widely available in Europe.
Goldie
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Don Vito Corleone
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Posted on: 06/24/2014 10:26 AM
i feel it's way too cluttered near cpu, my current board was just a lil too cluttered to go direct die with the cpu retainer removed.
compare the gigabyte soc, the cpu area is free to go direct die /sub zero even, no clutter at all.(same cheap price too
)
the MSI z97 boards seem to do well generally from the other reviews i've looked at too.
i feel it's way too cluttered near cpu, my current board was just a lil too cluttered to go direct die with the cpu retainer removed.
compare the gigabyte soc, the cpu area is free to go direct die /sub zero even, no clutter at all.(same cheap price too
)
the MSI z97 boards seem to do well generally from the other reviews i've looked at too.
cala86
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Posted on: 06/24/2014 01:05 PM
great board but i don't like the thermal armor. I absolutely prefer to look at the components, not only to appreciate the hi-tech stuff inside the case with my geek-eye
, but also to control, remove easily dust, and first of all i want fresh and direct air on every component of the board, to ensure max lifespan to my stuff.
great board but i don't like the thermal armor. I absolutely prefer to look at the components, not only to appreciate the hi-tech stuff inside the case with my geek-eye
, but also to control, remove easily dust, and first of all i want fresh and direct air on every component of the board, to ensure max lifespan to my stuff.
Goldie
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Posted on: 06/24/2014 01:37 PM
one of these on a test bench would be perfect, if done well would be incredible imo.
gpu would need backplate.
great board but i don't like the thermal armor. I absolutely prefer to look at the components, not only to appreciate the hi-tech stuff inside the case with my geek-eye , but also to control, remove easily dust, and first of all i want fresh and direct air on every component of the board, to ensure max lifespan to my stuff.
, but also to control, remove easily dust, and first of all i want fresh and direct air on every component of the board, to ensure max lifespan to my stuff.one of these on a test bench would be perfect, if done well would be incredible imo.
gpu would need backplate.
cala86
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Posted on: 06/24/2014 03:11 PM
one of these on a test bench would be perfect, if done well would be incredible imo.
gpu would need backplate.
i was talking about the plastic cover. About the backplate, i agree that on a gpu it has a sense, but an atx motherboard secured to a case or a bench test with his 9 screws,i don't think it has rigidity problems.
one of these on a test bench would be perfect, if done well would be incredible imo.
gpu would need backplate.
i was talking about the plastic cover. About the backplate, i agree that on a gpu it has a sense, but an atx motherboard secured to a case or a bench test with his 9 screws,i don't think it has rigidity problems.
scoter man1
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Posted on: 06/24/2014 03:17 PM
If you look around, there are some reviews that show that the thermal armor is better in some areas compared to conventional motherboards (open air). From what I remember, it's no worse than normal motherboards in terms of cooling in any part.
Only reason I've got it on my desk waiting for the 4790k is for the 5 year warranty. I'm on my 4th 750i sli ftw, so I'm hoping that ASUS has better quality, but I need proof first.
great board but i don't like the thermal armor. I absolutely prefer to look at the components, not only to appreciate the hi-tech stuff inside the case with my geek-eye , but also to control, remove easily dust, and first of all i want fresh and direct air on every component of the board, to ensure max lifespan to my stuff.
, but also to control, remove easily dust, and first of all i want fresh and direct air on every component of the board, to ensure max lifespan to my stuff.If you look around, there are some reviews that show that the thermal armor is better in some areas compared to conventional motherboards (open air). From what I remember, it's no worse than normal motherboards in terms of cooling in any part.
Only reason I've got it on my desk waiting for the 4790k is for the 5 year warranty. I'm on my 4th 750i sli ftw, so I'm hoping that ASUS has better quality, but I need proof first.
Fender178
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Posted on: 06/24/2014 03:37 PM
If you look around, there are some reviews that show that the thermal armor is better in some areas compared to conventional motherboards (open air). From what I remember, it's no worse than normal motherboards in terms of cooling in any part.
Only reason I've got it on my desk waiting for the 4790k is for the 5 year warranty. I'm on my 4th 750i sli ftw, so I'm hoping that ASUS has better quality, but I need proof first.
You and me both I am going to be getting a Asus z97 pro board and hoping that is just as good if not better than my old Gigabyte board that I have currently.
Also there is a Sabertooth board with out the thermal armor which is cheaper in price.
If you look around, there are some reviews that show that the thermal armor is better in some areas compared to conventional motherboards (open air). From what I remember, it's no worse than normal motherboards in terms of cooling in any part.
Only reason I've got it on my desk waiting for the 4790k is for the 5 year warranty. I'm on my 4th 750i sli ftw, so I'm hoping that ASUS has better quality, but I need proof first.
You and me both I am going to be getting a Asus z97 pro board and hoping that is just as good if not better than my old Gigabyte board that I have currently.
Also there is a Sabertooth board with out the thermal armor which is cheaper in price.
H83
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Posted on: 06/24/2014 03:54 PM
Nice board but here in Portugal the Deluxe version costs more 20 to 40€ and for that amount i think the Deluxe is a better option.
Nice board but here in Portugal the Deluxe version costs more 20 to 40€ and for that amount i think the Deluxe is a better option.
PhazeDelta1
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Posted on: 06/24/2014 04:01 PM
I love my board.
I love my board.
PieEyedPiper
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Posted on: 06/24/2014 05:08 PM
I want to know more about the TUF cover. Does it actually decrease temps at all? How about with the vents closed? How about with the fans they included? How hot does the chipset run without the fans? Without the armor?
I want to know more about the main feature of the board I guess is what I'm trying to say.
If you look around, there are some reviews that show that the thermal armor is better in some areas compared to conventional motherboards (open air). From what I remember, it's no worse than normal motherboards in terms of cooling in any part.
Only reason I've got it on my desk waiting for the 4790k is for the 5 year warranty. I'm on my 4th 750i sli ftw, so I'm hoping that ASUS has better quality, but I need proof first.
I'll keep an eye out for those.
I want to know more about the TUF cover. Does it actually decrease temps at all? How about with the vents closed? How about with the fans they included? How hot does the chipset run without the fans? Without the armor?
I want to know more about the main feature of the board I guess is what I'm trying to say.
If you look around, there are some reviews that show that the thermal armor is better in some areas compared to conventional motherboards (open air). From what I remember, it's no worse than normal motherboards in terms of cooling in any part.
Only reason I've got it on my desk waiting for the 4790k is for the 5 year warranty. I'm on my 4th 750i sli ftw, so I'm hoping that ASUS has better quality, but I need proof first.
I'll keep an eye out for those.
-Tj-
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Posted on: 06/24/2014 05:24 PM
From what I saw it was mostly a gimmick (this cover), also those mini fans can be a bit meh if it fails..
I opt for Deluxe back then, it seemed more robust with 16vrm phase and that big passive cooling heatsink.
From what I saw it was mostly a gimmick (this cover), also those mini fans can be a bit meh if it fails..
I opt for Deluxe back then, it seemed more robust with 16vrm phase and that big passive cooling heatsink.
Serial T.
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Posted on: 06/24/2014 07:41 PM
These have been out for awhile and they even have a Mark 2 that's cheaper over here, I was going to get the Mark 1 and a 4790k but I wanted a Hexacore for something new and couldn't wait so hence the 4960X. The Sabertooth X79 isn't nearly as cluttered but doesn't have all the armour. Still if the 4790K have of been released earlier I'd be using one on the Sabertooth Z97.
Have any of the earlier Sabertooth mobos on other chipsets ever received differing versions such as a Mark 1 and 2? I know the X58 didn't.
Great review as always Hilbert, thanks.
These have been out for awhile and they even have a Mark 2 that's cheaper over here, I was going to get the Mark 1 and a 4790k but I wanted a Hexacore for something new and couldn't wait so hence the 4960X. The Sabertooth X79 isn't nearly as cluttered but doesn't have all the armour. Still if the 4790K have of been released earlier I'd be using one on the Sabertooth Z97.
Have any of the earlier Sabertooth mobos on other chipsets ever received differing versions such as a Mark 1 and 2? I know the X58 didn't.
Great review as always Hilbert, thanks.
bigfutus
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Posted on: 06/25/2014 06:21 AM
I would go with Pro, bigger heatsinks like on Deluxe, but cheaper.
I would go with Pro, bigger heatsinks like on Deluxe, but cheaper.
Andrew LB
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Posted on: 06/25/2014 11:52 AM
I'd much rather go with an Asrock Z97 Extreme 9 for that kind of money.
I'd much rather go with an Asrock Z97 Extreme 9 for that kind of money.
Goldie
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Posted on: 06/26/2014 08:08 AM
i'd rather the MarkII
i'd rather the MarkII
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Not sure why you guys reviewed this as if it's not out yet. And no it's not a cheap board.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132124