Z68 Boards - What would you choose??

[bora63]

Currently I am looking at the P8Z68-V Pro it is at the max I would likely to pay for a mobo £150 but was wondering what boards you guys think is better if any??

Don't mind paying slightly more but if the cost is worth it.

I will be making use of quick sync and will be going for SLI down the line.

Cheers

 

[jaquith]

The ASUS P8Z68-V Pro is a very good Z68, and you're not running some crazy OC look at the ASRock Z68 Extreme4. The ASUS has nice 'doodads' and more Phases.

Maybe the Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD4 it only has an HDMI output but unlike many Gigabyte Z68's does offer Virtu.

Review -> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/asrock-z68-extreme4-asus-p8z68-v-pro-gigabyte-z68x-ud3h-b3,2939.html

Side-by-Side -> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Productcompare.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007627%20600093976%20600158412&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&CompareItemList=280|13-130-602^13-130-602-TS%2C13-157-250^13-157-250-TS%2C13-131-730^13-131-730-TS%2C13-128-507^13-128-507-TS

 

[bora63]

Thanks for the reply,

No point gettin a Z68 imo if doesnt allow use of Virtu so the UD4 is not a option.

I will be overclocking to 4.5 to start off with (2500k) and I do like idea of bluetooth (on ASUS) but could live without or buy a external dongle.

What is the BIOS like on the Asrock?

 

[jaquith]

The GA-Z68XP-UD4 'DOES' allow Virtu, BUT many other Gigabyte Z68's don't and you need to be careful was my only point.

ASUS P8Z68-V Pro = UEFI 'BIOS'
ASRock Z68 Extreme4 = UEFI 'BIOS'

Difference other than color scheme, icons, is the same.

 

[bora63]

Ahh I see i misread, apologies.

Will look into the ASRock then.

What is the BIOS like on the Gigabyte is that UEFI as well?

 

[legendkiller]

Just get the Asus P8Z68 Deluxe for a bit higher

 

[bora63]

What are the benefits of the Deluxe??

 

[legendkiller]

Way better than Pro version (Note: I never used any p67 or h67 board so I Cant really tell what different..)