GIGABYTE GA-Z68XP-UD3 vs. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3

[irCRiz]

alright guys ive been looking around for awhile now for a good motherboard thats going to go with my 2500k.
Anyway ive narrowed it down to 2 boards
the
GIGABYTE GA-Z68XP-UD3
http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=3892#ov

which like because of the on/off charging thing,audio,dual bios, the super powered usb. But I really want pci-e 3.0 for a better lifespan

the other board is the ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3
http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Intel_Socket_1155/P8Z68VGEN3/#overview

which i like because of the pci-e 3.0, More USB ports. But i really hate that it doesnt have dual bios and the super powered usb ports.


I cant decide which one to get so ive asked you guys, let me know which one is better or if either of the 2 boards have any hidden features like for instance that the ASUS board actually does have the super powered usb ports.

Or if you dont like either of the boards just suggest one that you think is better around the same price range as these boards.

-thanks

 

[spasmolytic46]

alright guys ive been looking around for awhile now for a good motherboard thats going to go with my 2500k.
Anyway ive narrowed it down to 2 boards
the
GIGABYTE GA-Z68XP-UD3
http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=3892#ov

which like because of the on/off charging thing,audio,dual bios, the super powered usb. But I really want pci-e 3.0 for a better lifespan

the other board is the ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3
http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Intel_Socket_1155/P8Z68VGEN3/#overview

which i like because of the pci-e 3.0, More USB ports. But i really hate that it doesnt have dual bios and the super powered usb ports.


I cant decide which one to get so ive asked you guys, let me know which one is better or if either of the 2 boards have any hidden features like for instance that the ASUS board actually does have the super powered usb ports.

Or if you dont like either of the boards just suggest one that you think is better around the same price range as these boards.

-thanks

I've never used a Gigabyte board, so I can't speak to the quality, but I think it's the better featured board. I also think that it'll be a while before you really need PCIe 3.0. Most people can't even tell the difference x8 and x16 in real use performance.

 

[JackNaylorPE]

I'd take the Asus

 

[giltyler]

I bought that exact board last night along with the I5 2500k for my first build and it looks to be a very complete package and was on sale way to cheap to pass up.
As a first system build I took the recomendation of the advisor at the store who pointed out that it is a Tom's Hardware recomended buy for 2011 and I was convinced.

Sent PM

 

[irCRiz]

alright guys i think im gonna go with the gigabyte board because of your thoughts.
let me know if you guys think other wise

 

[udidwht]

FYI: The GA-Z68XP-UD3 board supports both 22nm CPU and PCIe 3.0 with an upgrade of the BIOS.

http://www.gigabyte.us/press-center/news-page.aspx?nid=1048