Pls Compare GA-Z68X-UD5-B3 and GA-Z68XP-UD4

[Rahulrage]

Obviously GA-Z68X-UD5-B3 is Much better i think, But It isnt available at my Market Area, so have to go with GA-Z68XP-UD4..

So can anybody tell me more Details and Differences between These Two Boards?
Any Problems?
Pls Tell me.. i am getting an i5 2500k.
Thank you.

 

[nikorr]

Obviously GA-Z68X-UD5-B3 is Much better i think, But It isnt available at my Market Area, so have to go with GA-Z68XP-UD4..

So can anybody tell me more Details and Differences between These Two Boards?
Any Problems?
Pls Tell me.. i am getting an i5 2500k.
Thank you.

Hi there,


This is a great board GIGABYTE GA-Z68XP-UD4, great overclocker loaded with latest features.

The other board is discontinued. Slightly better overclocker.

2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (x16, x8)
1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4)
vs
2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 (x16, x8)

So, if u need to have PCI Express 2.0 2 x16 this does not have it.

 

[sosofm]

GA-Z68X-UD5-B3 have more conectivity , more USB ports and PCIE slots. UD4 is a good board is a good option for new build.

 

[Rahulrage]

So Do i need Those Extra Connectivity? All i Put in that slot is a gtx 560..
So do i need more slots?

 

[nikorr]

Do u think u will have enough peripherals to plug it in : )

Rear Panel Ports
PS/2
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
HDMI
1 x HDMI
7 x USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.0
1 x IEEE 1394
1 x eSATA/USB Combo
1 x eSATA 6Gb/s
S/PDIF Out 1 x Optical, 1 x Coaxial
Audio Ports 6 Ports

2 x USB 3.0 + 6 x USB 2.0
1 x 1394a

Storage Devices
SATA 3Gb/s 4
SATA 6Gb/s 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
SATA RAID 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3_0, SATA3_1) and 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2_2~SATA2_5) support RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (GSATA3_6, GSATA3_7) and 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s connectors (including 1 eSATA/USB Combo connector) on the back panel support RAID 0, 1

 

[nikorr]

It has more ports, than most of the other mobos!

 

[Rahulrage]

This is what i found:-

http://www.gigabyte.com/products/comparison/list.aspx?ck=2&pids=3977,3848

I guess GA-Z68XP-UD4 is ok, As i cannot get the other one.

 

[nikorr]

This is what i found:-

http://www.gigabyte.com/products/comparison/list.aspx?ck=2&pids=3977,3848

I guess GA-Z68XP-UD4 is ok, As i cannot get the other one.

They are going to come up with an upgraded revision of that mobo, as that one was 1.0

UD4 is great board.

It will OC to 4.5GHz without any hick up and the Z68 will not run slow at all.

 

[Rahulrage]

Thanx, That will be it for me then...
Hope It will last Long.
One more Thing, Why do people Go for Branded PSU's? whereas Normal ones are much cheap? Can anyone explain me pls?
I think i will need 700-750 W power, Or would I? I Saw many posts saying GTX 560 ti would require 500 W minimum , so what is your call?

Saw Corsair one, But its Costly for me.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139030

Zebronic one

http://www.lanoscomputers.com/p/401/zebronics-700w-smps

For 78$ (3870 INR)

But then Again, Whats the Difference that local ones Lack? It would be Helpful for me.
Thank you

 

[nikorr]

[fixed]Why do people Go for Branded PSU's? whereas Normal ones are much cheap? Can anyone explain me pls?[/fixed]
Quality PSU does not overheat, has all kind of overvoltage protections, higher industry standards than average ones.
[fixed]I think i will need 700-750 W power, Or would I? I Saw many posts saying GTX 560 ti would require 500 W minimum , so what is your call?[/fixed]
If u have voltage just right, it will not last, because there is no reserve. 1 year of intensive use and it goes...


Get this one CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX750 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC High Performance Power Supply
was:[strike] $139.99 is $104.99[/strike] $94.99 after mail-in rebate card

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139021

Post the link to the store u can buy and I look what they have.