Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H vs UD4H vs UD5H

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Hi

I am going to buy a motherboard but not sure witch version. What is the differences between the 3 versions? I could not narrow it down after my research they all look the same


Thanks for the help in advance.

Here is my build:


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($119.97 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($164.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($119.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3GB Video Card ($375.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill N900PCE 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($33.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Stryker (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Other: Akasa Internal Card Reader ($13.45)
Total: $1206.32
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-13 12:41 EDT-0400)
 
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bad_eyes83
http://ca.gigabyte.com/products/comparison/list.aspx?ck=2&pids=4518,4488,4483

There is a list of comparisons of the boards, very little differences it will come down to the money you want to spend, and the "goodies" you want. They all support 32GB of ram DDR3 3000 overclocked.

I personally would go with the UD4H unless you want ALL the goodies which most people don't use. an example is the UD3H and UD4H have 1 LAN port and UD5H has 2 LAN ports.
Look through the comparisons list and see what is best suited for you, and if you are picky about the color that will also come into play with your decision, no one knows your needs better than you.

Have fun making YOUR final decision.
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RetiredChief

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Diff:
.. PCI-e 3.0 configuration
.. PCI-e 2.0 slot
.. Number of Sata III (6 GB/s) Ports
.. Video ports availabe from MB on Back plate. Normally not a big issue as a dedicated GPU is used.

SEE: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Productcompare.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007627%2050001314%20600438203&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&CompareItemList=280%7C19%2D115%2D072%5E19%2D115%2D072%2D02%23%2C13%2D128%2D617%5E13%2D128%2D617%2DTS%2C13%2D128%2D592%5E13%2D128%2D592%2DTS%2C13%2D128%2D593%5E13%2D128%2D593%2DTS&percm=13%2D128%2D617%3A%24%24%24%24%24%24%24%3B13%2D128%2D592%3A%24%24%24%24%24%24%24%3B13%2D128%2D593%3A%24%24%24%24%24%24%24

Also could go to gigabyte Website and download and read the MB manual.
 
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Only difference between UD3 and 4 is the power delivery system. It's better on UD4.
UD5H has different outputs array - different video outputs for integrated video (which you are not going to use anyway), one less internal USB2 header, dual lan, more SATA ports (but no eSATA on the back), more fan headers, two firewire headers (UD3 and 4 have 0) and support for X-Fi Xtreme Fidelity® and EAX® Advanced HD™ 5.0 technologies, whatever that is.
 
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What do you mean with PCI-e 3.0 configuration? I am a noob...
 
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What is outputs array? Witch is best for overclocking?
 
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http://ca.gigabyte.com/products/comparison/list.aspx?ck=2&pids=4518,4488,4483

There is a list of comparisons of the boards, very little differences it will come down to the money you want to spend, and the "goodies" you want. They all support 32GB of ram DDR3 3000 overclocked.

I personally would go with the UD4H unless you want ALL the goodies which most people don't use. an example is the UD3H and UD4H have 1 LAN port and UD5H has 2 LAN ports.
Look through the comparisons list and see what is best suited for you, and if you are picky about the color that will also come into play with your decision, no one knows your needs better than you.

Have fun making YOUR final decision.
 
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there are two revisions to the PCI-e, Ver 2.0 and Ver3.0. The 3.0 is newer/better, however currently to take advantage of 3.0 you would need to verify the your GPU can take advantage of 3.0
Unless you plan on running two Graphics cards in SLI or Xfire - No effective difference as you will only need the one slot @ X16.

Back plate array, Ref Bejusek comment:
This is the connectivity for plugging different things into the back of the Computer.

Which is best for OC. Generally you get what you pay for in terms of stability/quality. The Higer end one woud most likely have a higher stability factor at the HIGH end of Overclocking. But for a "mild" OC, all three would be OK.
 
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Do they all support my ram? because my ram is 1600 (I think)
 
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I think I am going to go for the UD4H, but will EVO 212 CPU COLOR fit? because of the heatsink to the right side of the CPU socket.
 
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I think I am going to go for the UD4H, but will EVO 212 CPU COLOR fit? because of the heatsink to the right side of the CPU socket.
 
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That cooler is a nice one, I have to hyper 212 version, they look almost alike, I just caved and bought a ECO C240 the one nice thing with the 212 is that it stands tall enough that most of the DIMMs of RAM don't even come close to touching the heatpipes and it won't cost you an arm and a leg like some other coolers.
 
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Under what circumstances would someone need to go for the better power delivery system?



What are the reasons that lead you to choose the UD4H over the D3H?
 
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