Product Comparison: ASUS Z97-K vs ASUS Z97-C
General Specifications
Brand
ASUS
ASUS
Model
Z97-K
Z97-C
Origin
China
China
About the Product
ASUS Z97-K/CSM. Up to 10Gb/s data-transfer speeds. Flawless audio that makes you part of the game. Experience smooth online gaming with lower pings and less lags.
ASUS Z97-C. Flawless audio that makes you part of the game. Experience smooth online gaming with lower pings and less lags. Most advanced options with fast response time.
Key Specs
Form Factor
ATX
ATX
Socket
LGA1150
LGA1150
Chipset
Intel Z97
Intel Z97
Supported Processors
Supports 4th and 5th Generation Intel Core
Supports 4th and 5th Generation Intel Core
Memory Slot Type
240 pin
240 pin
What customers say about "Key Specs"
ASUS Z97-K ATX Motherboard
- It worked great for two years the went. Good for my box.
- Great form factor ATX for me. I like it.
- Good choice. Form factor is really nice.
- I bought this 5 years ago, it's still working without any issues. Easy install to my case.
- Recommended board with ATX form factor.
ASUS Z97-C ATX Motherboard
- The board has been stable so far. Good form factor ATX.
- Perfect socket for my build. I like it.
- Really good ATX board for my box.
- Great performance. ATX form factor. Good socket.
- Installation was easy for my box.
Size & Weight
Height
12 in.
12 in.
Width
8.6 in.
8.6 in.
Depth
1 in.
1 in.
Weight
1.19 lbs.
2.4 lbs.
Memory
Memory Type
DDR3
DDR3
Maximum Speed
3200 MHz
3200 MHz
Number Of Memory Slots
4
4
Max. Memory Supported
32 GB
32 GB
What customers say about "Memory"
ASUS Z97-K ATX Motherboard
- Great mid level MB. Good with my DDR3 memory.
- This thing is a beast. Works well with DDR3 type of memory.
- Excellent product for me. Good memory support.
- Support of memory is really good. I like it.
- DDR3 memory support here. I recommend.
ASUS Z97-C ATX Motherboard
- Works well with Kingston Fury 1600 MHz. Perfect.
- Great ASUS motherboard with good memory support.
- Good board with support DDR3 memory type.
- Supported my DDR3 memory. I like it.
- Recommended board! Good support of DDR3 memory.
Connectivity
PCI
2
3
PCI-E
PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16, PCIe 2.0 x16, 2x PCIe 2.0 x1
PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16, PCIe 2.0 x16, 2x PCIe 2.0 x1
HDMI
1
1
USB
6x USB 3.1 Gen1, 8x USB 2.0/1.1
6x USB 3.1 Gen1, 8x USB 2.0/1.1
SATA
6
6
Other Interfaces
M.2, PS/2, DVI-D, RJ-45, 3x audio jacks, VGA
M.2, PS/2, DVI-D, RJ-45, 6x audio jacks, VGA
What customers say about "Connectivity"
ASUS Z97-K ATX Motherboard
- USB 3 is just fine and there are plenty of USB3 ports on the back of the PC for printers, web cams etc.
- All the bells and whistles, XMP support, USB 3.0.
- Good connectivity. Durable USB ports!
- Plenty of USB ports. I like it and recommend.
- Only has 2 fan headers. Poor quality of ports.
ASUS Z97-C ATX Motherboard
- ASUS quality is unbeatable. Good connectivity.
- Durable USB ports here. Good board.
- Perfect motherboard with a lot of ports.
- Plenty of stable ports. I recommend.
- Highly recommend this mobo. Durable ports. Stable USB connections.
Features
Native Audio
Realtek ALC887
Realtek ALC892
Additional Accessories Included
I/O Shield, 2x SATA cables
I/O Shield, 2x SATA cables
Extras
ASUS 5X Protection III, ASUS EPU, Interactive HomeCloud, ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution, ASUS EZ DIY, ASUS Q-Design
ASUS 5X Protection III, ASUS EPU, Interactive HomeCloud, ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution, ASUS EZ DIY, ASUS Q-Design
What customers say about "Features"
ASUS Z97-K ATX Motherboard
- This board had all the features I needed and has been performing well.
- Lots of features for a great price.
- Great motherboard with great looks and features.
- Beautiful motherboard with many features.
- Good solid motherboard, great features at this price point.
ASUS Z97-C ATX Motherboard
- Z97-C is full of necessary features for overclocking.
- The BIOS is very user friendly and it's super easy to overclock.
- UEFI BIOS fine tuning features include processor voltage, processor internal embedded graphics voltage, internal processor compensation voltage, etc.
- Works as expected. Has great features for the price.
- The drivers on the CD conflit with windows and stop the USBs.
Power
Power Connectors
24-pin EATX, 8-pin ATX 12V
24-pin EATX, 8-pin ATX 12V
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
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