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post #1 of 12
8/25/12 at 10:31am
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Hi everyone,

I'm torn on whether I would experience any meaningful benefits from an ASUS P8Z77 vs an older chipset. I'd like to OC my i2500k, 32 gb DDR3 RAM, Noctua NH-D14. I am also going for a relatively quiet build with a quiet case (Antec P280). I do NOT game much.

I'm hoping to spend around $150, and no more than $200.

Your thoughts would be appreciated.

PS - I have a quiet Seasonic PSU at 560W. This can be upgraded if necessary.
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post #2 of 12
8/25/12 at 10:45pm
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From what I've seen so far here on OCN, it seems that people who upgrade from a P67 or Z68 to a nice Z77 board (like the P8Z77-V series) experience better overclocking in that some of these people have been able to use a lower core voltage and some even get higher overclocking potential.  So I say that it is (or would be) a good idea to get a P8Z77 board.

 

The PSU is overkill, so you're fully covered.  ;)

It's like advanced alien technology! :)
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post #3 of 12
8/26/12 at 8:15am
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Originally Posted by TwoCables View Post

From what I've seen so far here on OCN, it seems that people who upgrade from a P67 or Z68 to a nice Z77 board (like the P8Z77-V series) experience better overclocking in that some of these people have been able to use a lower core voltage and some even get higher overclocking potential.  So I say that it is (or would be) a good idea to get a P8Z77 board.

The PSU is overkill, so you're fully covered.  wink.gif

Thanks for the insight! The price difference is negligible, so I will go with the Z77 boards instead.

Just curious, I've noticed that the sabertooth is significantly more expensive compared to the P8's - is it actually better with the "thermal armor" - or is this a marketing gimmick?
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post #4 of 12
8/26/12 at 8:28am
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Thanks for the insight! The price difference is negligible, so I will go with the Z77 boards instead.
Just curious, I've noticed that the sabertooth is significantly more expensive compared to the P8's - is it actually better with the "thermal armor" - or is this a marketing gimmick?

 

I honestly don't know, but I like to think of it as a marketing gimmick because I am considering all the people who are just fine using "normal" motherboards.  :)

It's like advanced alien technology! :)
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post #5 of 12
8/26/12 at 4:20pm
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Originally Posted by nicefinly View Post

Thanks for the insight! The price difference is negligible, so I will go with the Z77 boards instead.
Just curious, I've noticed that the sabertooth is significantly more expensive compared to the P8's - is it actually better with the "thermal armor" - or is this a marketing gimmick?

Yeah, it's mostly a marketing gimmick. It really does nothing.
I'd also suggest to look at the Gigabyte Z77x-UD5H if you're looking for a wider selection of brands to compare.
Everyone else is right though, the Z77 chipset is alot better and has more features if you find yourself with an Ivy Bridge processor too. smile.gif
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8/27/12 at 12:36am
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The PSU is overkill, so you're fully covered.  wink.gif

A big psu is never an overkill,better safe than sorry.Psu is something that will probably last more than your other hardware so you should pick something big and good
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8/27/12 at 12:46am
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A big psu is never an overkill,better safe than sorry.Psu is something that will probably last more than your other hardware so you should pick something big and good

A BIG psu may be an overkill. There is Nothing wrong with overkilling though.
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8/27/12 at 12:55am
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Yeah, it's mostly a marketing gimmick. It really does nothing.
I'd also suggest to look at the Gigabyte Z77x-UD5H if you're looking for a wider selection of brands to compare.
Everyone else is right though, the Z77 chipset is alot better and has more features if you find yourself with an Ivy Bridge processor too. smile.gif

I wouldn't recommend that gigabyte board. I've had nothing but problems with it. I can't even get past a 4.4ghz overclock.
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post #9 of 12
8/27/12 at 7:54am
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I wouldn't recommend that gigabyte board. I've had nothing but problems with it. I can't even get past a 4.4ghz overclock.

Haha. I was just about to add to this thread - that I have decided to go with a 660 W Seasonic instead. Just did a rough calculation and that would allow me to run SLI/CrossFire if it were ever necessary.
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8/27/12 at 7:55am
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Originally Posted by ghostrider85 View Post

A BIG psu may be an overkill. There is Nothing wrong with overkilling though.
What you need is a reliable psu, not necessarily big.

TBH - I've never used a Gigabyte mobo. How are the boot-up times?
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