P8Z77-V LK or P8Z77-V?

[baconizer]

Hello!
I am looking for the difference between these mobo's, I know p8z77-v has integrated WIFI support, but is the p8z77-v it worth the extra 60 bucks for the WIFI and other features I might not have stated?

Thanks!

 

[baconizer]

bump~

 

[baconizer]

suggestions guys?

 

[wabbit_season]

i am wondering the same thing. i currently am looking at the LK since its cheaper and has UEFI bios, not sure if the other one has UEFI bios (probably does, just didn't see it posted).

 

[baconizer]

the only difference the p8z77-v has (guessing) is probably of it's integrated wifi card.

 

[garrettk4]

It might be give or take a few fan headers and the wifi card. I'd go with the p8z77-v. I have the pro version but I wish i had gotten the regular v version instead

 

[zomow]

I have the P8Z77-V LK and it has a slightly smaller than ATX form factor if that means anything to you.

 

[baconizer]

I have the P8Z77-V LK and it has a slightly smaller than ATX form factor if that means anything to you.

Ahh, but the LK also supports 3 way SLI/Crossfire if I'm not mistaken?

 

[amuffin]

The V, it has more power phases, which means overclocking will be easier.

It has:
More SATA ports
Better LAN controller
Better BIOS functionallity.
Wifi chip

 

[arzbhatia]

Go for the P8Z77-V instead of the LX. More ports, better connectivity & wifi etc. And also, the LX is a lil smaller. Meh.

 

[zomow]

Ahh, but the LK also supports 3 way SLI/Crossfire if I'm not mistaken?

It only came with a two way sli connector if I remember correctly.

 

[Guest]

The V, it has more power phases, which means overclocking will be easier.

It has:
More SATA ports
Better LAN controller
Better BIOS functionallity.
Wifi chip

you forgot better audio

 

[amuffin]

Close enough!

 

[jaquith]

Hello!
I am looking for the difference between these mobo's, I know p8z77-v has integrated WIFI support, but is the p8z77-v it worth the extra 60 bucks for the WIFI and other features I might not have stated?

Thanks!

The choice entirely depends on your needs, GPU and CPU selection and OC plans.

The P8Z77-V LK is a good basic SLI Z77 whereas the P8Z77-V also offers SLI and is much better suited for OC'ing with the (K) SB/IB CPU. Most folks won't notice the LAN difference Realtek vs Intel LAN (Intel is better), nor do they need more than 6 SATA ports from a third-party chipset e.g. ASMedia, nor have the need much less the desire for WiFi on a desktop PC - use the LAN (CAT-5e/6 or PowerLine), but those that OC need the additional Phase/VRM of the P8Z77-V or P8Z77-V Pro.

So if you're looking at a SB/IB (K) CPU and in that budget range either the ASUS P8Z77-V or ASRock Z77 Extreme4 are decent starting points. Otherwise Phase/VRM won't matter and the ASUS P8Z77-V LK is a good choice if looking potentially at an SLI (nVidia) GPU solution. The additional Phase/VRM aides in reducing the vCore and stabilizing the OC, which adds long-term CPU longevity, higher potential OC and lower temps.

 

[baconizer]

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