Question 1

Does this motherboard have onboard wifi? I want to be able to connect to wireless internet without a card.

Accepted Answer

Yes, it has built-in Wifi and Bluetooth on the same card. The card is the Intel 7260HMW 802.11AC WiFi + Bluetooth 4.0 Dual-Band Half Mini PCIe.

Question 2

Will Evo 212 work with tall ram?

Accepted Answer

its a tight fit, and you will get maybe a .3 degree bend but it doesn't hurt anything or put any pressure on the ram. it all fits and works.

Question 3

Can I put large gpu such as gtx 980/titan z on this mathermoard?

Accepted Answer

It has a standard PCI express 3 slot so it should take any video card that conforms to that spec.  The more limiting factor will be the case you put it in.

Question 4

Is this a laptop motherboard, and if so, are the graphics integrated or external?

Accepted Answer

No, it's a Mini-ITX mobo for a desktop computer and does not have integrated graphics.

Question 5

Thinking about picking up this board.  I'm having trouble finding the right CPU.  The intel Core i7-4790K Canyon Quad-Core 4.0 GHz LGA 1150 Haswell is listed on the CPU list, however, I'm only able to fine this cpu in 'Devils Canyon'.  I'm wondering if 'Haswell' is a misprint in the manufactures CPU list.

I CAN find this CPU in a 3.6GHz Haswell configuration, but was wanting to run the 4.0GHz 'Devils Canyon' if it's compatible.

Anyone have any insite?

Accepted Answer

IntelCore i7-4790K 4.00GHz Haswell Refresh
Compatible with F3 bios to F5 bios.

Works fine.

Question 6

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231589 Is this ram link above compatible with this MotherBoard???

Accepted Answer

Yes, you shouldn't have a problem with that amount of ram. The maximum supported memory is 16GB for this motherboard. Good luck with your build. I am using this very same motherboard if you have any questions.

Question 7

This, or the MSI Z97I AC Mini-ITX? Thanks!

Accepted Answer

I chose this MB because the CPU socket was placed in a central location. From all benchmarks and reviews I have read the MSI and Gigabyte gaming ITX MB's are about the same.

The central position allowed me to mount a Zalman CNPS8900 CPU cooler. Low Profile Ram was required for that build.

That cooler is Top-Down with no heat pipes allowing a lower clearance.

If you are considering a mini-itx build it is best to consider all component dimensions before specing your build.

The second reason was the connections made available. Even though esata is on its way out it is still a good option to have. That and the A/V connections and the USB/PS2 connectors are all in familar places compared to other MB's.

Question 8

How many fan connectors does it have?

Accepted Answer

3

Question 9

Is this shipping with F2 or newer bios yet? Or is the 4790K supported out of the box?

Accepted Answer

All 9 series boards support haswell refresh cpus out of the box. 4790k included.

Question 10

what are the power requirements?

Accepted Answer

24 pin ATX 2.0, and 4 or 8pin EPS power connector.  Wattage depends on CPU and peripherals.

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