ASUS P8Z68/GEN3 vs Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P

[levi86]

I'm currently building a new gaming pc with the specs listed below. I've ordered the Gigabyte listed as a snap decision, because it was on sale on newegg for $157. My current build has a Gigabyte MOBO, and I've never really had any problems with it. However, looking more into boards I've seen a lot of positive feedback on the ASUS P8Z68 series boards. At this point I'm just looking for feedback before I dive into building if I should stick with the board I ordered, or swap for one of the ASUS boards.

If so, which of these should I change to?

ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3


ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3

Thanks for any input ahead of time, motherboards are the one item that the multitude of options throw me off on.


CPU: Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz
Cooling: CORSAIR H100
Thermal Paste: Arctic Silver 5
MOBO: GIGABYTE GA-Z68XP-UD3P
GPU: TBD 7970?
RAM: CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB)
SSD: SAMSUNG 830 Series 128GB SSD
HDD: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB
PSU: CORSAIR Professional Series HX750
DVD: ASUS 24X DVD Burner
Case: Corsair Obsidian Series 650D

 

[Akashdeep]

Go for ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3. Compare the spec of the both Mobo. You will go for ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 for sure if you don't have tight budget.

 

[abekl]

I don't think it's necessary to spend money RMAing the Gigabyte board. It's a fine board. The asus board doesn't really buy you anything extra.