Pros: Excellent price and everything works great...

Cons: .... except the sound. Sound drops during games with the latest updates, grounded-off set screws, tested power supply, did just about everything I could to get the sound to work. Put a different soundcard in, disabled the on-board still exhibits the same issue. Seems to be a known issue yet no fix as with their Z87 predecessor.

Other Thoughts: Unfortunately the sound thing is a deal-breaker and I am now looking at a different mainboard - otherwise this mainboard is perfect.

Pros: It was very affordable when I bought it last September and fast! On board sound is good for most intentions

Cons: None really, had a bit of an issue with the TPM not being compatible.

Other Thoughts: Fixed the TPM issue by installing the software, activating the chip with the software, reinstalling Windows, then turning on the TPM. Then it was fine, oh, and the NICs began to go, eventually with Windows first, then with every other operating system. Linux Mint lasted the longest....