GIGABYTE GA-Z77-D3H vs ASUS P8Z77-V LX???

TRWOV · Jun 13, 2012, 06:16 AM

This weekend my local PC vendor of choice is going to have a sale and I thought it'd be the perfect time to pick-up a Z77 board.

Both models seem to be evenly matched in features but the ASUS board is $40 more. Is there any reason to prefer it over the D3H? overclocking features, power phases (I see that the D3H only has a 4pin connector), etc. or should I put those $40 towards something else?

thanks for any advice.

TRWOV · Jun 13, 2012, 12:53 PM

Saw a couple of reviews and, apparently, the D3H doesn't have any problems taking CPUs to >4.5Ghz so I guess I'd be fine. Plus, the ASUS doesn't have VRM heatsinks... I think I've made up my mind unless someone else has any other input.

tacosRcool · Jun 14, 2012, 03:52 PM

I have used Gigabyte boards that they are pretty darn good. I would go for the Gigabyte (which you probably already chose)

TRWOV · Jun 15, 2012, 03:01 PM

haha! I think I'll go for the GA-Z77X-UD3H instead, it just showed up in stock

brandonwh64 · Jun 15, 2012, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRWOV

haha! I think I'll go for the GA-Z77X-UD3H instead, it just showed up in stock

That would be my choice ATM. I have its Z68 brother and I could not be more happier.

TRWOV · Jun 16, 2012, 01:13 AM

Just picked up

GIGABYTE GA-Z77X-UD3H with free Diablo 3

GIGABYTE GV-N520D3-1GI GT520 1GB DDR3

PENTIUM DUAL CORE G620

ACER 19"W LCD V193WEJB 1440X900

WIN7 Starter OEM

The monitor and Win7 is for my now former HTPC (Asrock 775i65G + Pentium E5800 + 2GB OCZ DDR400 EL Platnium + HD4670 AGP + 2x TV Wonder 650 Pro PCI). It's going to be re-purposed as a work PC.

The G620 and GT520 are for my current mobo (my HTCP upgrade)

I was hoping to score a 65/6670 (I also game on my HTPC) but only low end cards had discounts

I can use the GT520 for Physx once I replace it with something beffier.

And the UD3H is for my current rig

Now, to ebay for an mSATA SDD

damn... why don't I ever have any money?

eidairaman1 · Jun 16, 2012, 01:17 AM

Good choice actually

the other was a true low end unit which is based upon the Z68 LX model (garbage)

Jun 13, 2012, 06:16 AM	#1
TRWOV Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Mexico Posts: 2,064 (3.16/day) Thanks: 797 Thanked 1,071 Times in 556 Posts System Specs	GIGABYTE GA-Z77-D3H vs ASUS P8Z77-V LX??? This weekend my local PC vendor of choice is going to have a sale and I thought it'd be the perfect time to pick-up a Z77 board. Both models seem to be evenly matched in features but the ASUS board is $40 more. Is there any reason to prefer it over the D3H? overclocking features, power phases (I see that the D3H only has a 4pin connector), etc. or should I put those $40 towards something else? thanks for any advice. __________________ My other rigs: OCTANUX - Conroe865PE - QX6800 - 4GB OCZ Platinum EL - HIS HD4670 AGP - SB Audigy 2 ZS - BFG PPU phenomenal - AM2NF3-VSTA - 965BE - 8GB OCZ Platinum LV - HIS HD3850 AGP - SB X-Fi - Asus PPU - WIP Green Tea - 939A8X-M - FX60 - 4GB OCZ Platinum EL - 7950GT AGP Re-build - CT-6VTA2 - PIII 600E - 384MB PC133 - Voodoo 5500 AGP - SB16 ISA BLUELINE - H61M-GE - PDC G645 - 8GB DDR3-1333 - Powercolor HD7750 - 2xTV Wonder 650

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Jun 13, 2012, 12:53 PM	#2
TRWOV Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Mexico Posts: 2,064 (3.16/day) Thanks: 797 Thanked 1,071 Times in 556 Posts System Specs	Saw a couple of reviews and, apparently, the D3H doesn't have any problems taking CPUs to >4.5Ghz so I guess I'd be fine. Plus, the ASUS doesn't have VRM heatsinks... I think I've made up my mind unless someone else has any other input. __________________ My other rigs: OCTANUX - Conroe865PE - QX6800 - 4GB OCZ Platinum EL - HIS HD4670 AGP - SB Audigy 2 ZS - BFG PPU phenomenal - AM2NF3-VSTA - 965BE - 8GB OCZ Platinum LV - HIS HD3850 AGP - SB X-Fi - Asus PPU - WIP Green Tea - 939A8X-M - FX60 - 4GB OCZ Platinum EL - 7950GT AGP Re-build - CT-6VTA2 - PIII 600E - 384MB PC133 - Voodoo 5500 AGP - SB16 ISA BLUELINE - H61M-GE - PDC G645 - 8GB DDR3-1333 - Powercolor HD7750 - 2xTV Wonder 650

System Name:	Sandy Bridged 3rd Take
Processor:	Core i5-2320 @ 3.5Ghz
Motherboard:	GYGABYTE GA-Z77X-UD3H
Cooling:	Antec Kuhler H2O 620
Memory:	2x4GB A-DATA XPG 1600GS
Video Card:	ATi RADEON HD7870 2GB / Zotac GT430
Hard Disk:	500GB WD / 64GB Samsung SSD (SRT cache) / 2TB Seagate
Optical Drive:	Samsung SH-B123A Blu-ray/DVD-RW
CRT/LCD Model:	Acer V223W 22" LCD 1680x1050
Case:	Cooler Master Gladiator 600
PSU:	Cooler Master Silent Pro M 700w
Software:	Windows 8 Pro with Media Center
Benchmarks:	3dmark11 7925, IBT 90Gflops

Jun 14, 2012, 03:52 PM	#3
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Jun 15, 2012, 03:01 PM	#4
TRWOV Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Mexico Posts: 2,064 (3.16/day) Thanks: 797 Thanked 1,071 Times in 556 Posts System Specs	haha! I think I'll go for the GA-Z77X-UD3H instead, it just showed up in stock __________________ My other rigs: OCTANUX - Conroe865PE - QX6800 - 4GB OCZ Platinum EL - HIS HD4670 AGP - SB Audigy 2 ZS - BFG PPU phenomenal - AM2NF3-VSTA - 965BE - 8GB OCZ Platinum LV - HIS HD3850 AGP - SB X-Fi - Asus PPU - WIP Green Tea - 939A8X-M - FX60 - 4GB OCZ Platinum EL - 7950GT AGP Re-build - CT-6VTA2 - PIII 600E - 384MB PC133 - Voodoo 5500 AGP - SB16 ISA BLUELINE - H61M-GE - PDC G645 - 8GB DDR3-1333 - Powercolor HD7750 - 2xTV Wonder 650

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Motherboard:	Gigabyte Z68X-UD3H-B3
Cooling:	Corsair A70 Push/Pull
Memory:	G-Skill Ripjaws 2x4GB DDR3 1866mhz
Video Card:	Gigabyte 7970 3GB Reference Card at boost clocks
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Jun 16, 2012, 01:13 AM	#6
TRWOV Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Mexico Posts: 2,064 (3.16/day) Thanks: 797 Thanked 1,071 Times in 556 Posts System Specs	Just picked up GIGABYTE GA-Z77X-UD3H with free Diablo 3 GIGABYTE GV-N520D3-1GI GT520 1GB DDR3 PENTIUM DUAL CORE G620 ACER 19"W LCD V193WEJB 1440X900 WIN7 Starter OEM The monitor and Win7 is for my now former HTPC (Asrock 775i65G + Pentium E5800 + 2GB OCZ DDR400 EL Platnium + HD4670 AGP + 2x TV Wonder 650 Pro PCI). It's going to be re-purposed as a work PC. The G620 and GT520 are for my current mobo (my HTCP upgrade) I was hoping to score a 65/6670 (I also game on my HTPC) but only low end cards had discounts I can use the GT520 for Physx once I replace it with something beffier. And the UD3H is for my current rig Now, to ebay for an mSATA SDD damn... why don't I ever have any money? __________________ My other rigs: OCTANUX - Conroe865PE - QX6800 - 4GB OCZ Platinum EL - HIS HD4670 AGP - SB Audigy 2 ZS - BFG PPU phenomenal - AM2NF3-VSTA - 965BE - 8GB OCZ Platinum LV - HIS HD3850 AGP - SB X-Fi - Asus PPU - WIP Green Tea - 939A8X-M - FX60 - 4GB OCZ Platinum EL - 7950GT AGP Re-build - CT-6VTA2 - PIII 600E - 384MB PC133 - Voodoo 5500 AGP - SB16 ISA BLUELINE - H61M-GE - PDC G645 - 8GB DDR3-1333 - Powercolor HD7750 - 2xTV Wonder 650

Jun 16, 2012, 01:17 AM	#7
eidairaman1 Eligible for custom title Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: HTX Posts: 10,078 (4.68/day) Thanks: 1,359 Thanked 1,159 Times in 1,035 Posts System Specs	Good choice actually the other was a true low end unit which is based upon the Z68 LX model (garbage) __________________ Athlon XP USERS with COD 4 FIX http://www.techsupportforum.com/foru...ls-202011.html http://www.howorks.com/2011/02/24/ho...-memory-limit/ “Sometimes my level of fail is unprecedented.” -TheMailMan78 “This is what the force of a thousand suns looks like.” -3870x2

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