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MSI Z77A GD80 @ Guru3D
“Recently MSI released the GD65 version of their Z77A motherboard. We already reviewed it and it is a top notch product. Of course MSI also had something else under their sleeves, they always release a GD80 version which is more high end. And that’s what we’ll be reviewing today, the high-end version aka the MSI Z77A GD80.”
Gigabyte G1.Sniper M3 @ Hardware Secrets
“The Gigabyte G1.Sniper M3 is a high-end socket 1155 motherboard targeted to the “Ivy Bridge” processors (third-generation Core i3, Core i5, and Core i7 processors), using the microATX form factor. Let’s see what the Gigabyte G1.Sniper M3 has to offer.”
ASUS P8Z77-V Deluxe @ X-Bit Labs
“This system board boasts good accessories bundle, features smart design and supports all contemporary interfaces including wireless ones. Its BIOS is pretty easy to work with; it contains a lot of settings that can be adjusted within extensive ranges. An additional advantage is “Asus AI Suite II” software suite including numerous functional utilities.”
ASUS Sabertooth X79 @ PC Per
“The Sabertooth X79 also comes with a host of other features to improve SSD caching and give users quad GPU support for CrossfireX and SLI graphics card configurations. This board also includes a unique UEFI BIOS and natively supports 2TB hard drives with 64-bit operating systems.”
ASRock Z77 Extreme4 and Z77 Extreme6 @ X-Bit Labs
“Dark PCB textolite and black slot connectors make ASRock Z77 Extreme6 look very dramatic. However, the decorative covers on the cooling system heatsinks and golden-colored capacitors freshen up its dark looks.”
ASRock Z77 Fatal1ty Professional @ PureOC
“ASRock, a full line motherboard company and a fan favorite of ours, has released the Z77 Fatal1ty motherboard series. The Fatal1ty branding is ASRock’s gaming series whose spokesperson is Jonathan Wendel, a world known pro gamer. The Z77 Fatal1ty Professional is geared to both gamers and enthusiasts, and it comes with a great set of features. Question is: how is the performance?”
ASRock Z77 Extreme9 @ Hardware Secrets
“The ASRock Z77 Extreme9 is targeted to the sophisticated enthusiast, who wants to build a system based on an “Ivy Bridge” CPU with three or four video cards in SLI or CrossFireX mode and want all video cards to have the highest bandwidth with the CPU possible, i.e., accessed using the PCI Express 3.0 bandwidth, not the 2.0, and using at least x8 speed.”
Intel DZ77RE-75K and DZ77GA-70K @ X-Bit Labs
“Both these mainboards belong to the “Extreme” series. The major distinguishing feature of the top model is support of the Thunderbolt interface. Besides, both boards have new Intel Visual BIOS. They boast extensive functionality, work stably in nominal mode and even support overclocking. However, they are not completely issue-free, which may cast a shadow over the initial rosy impression from these boards.”
ASUS Sabertooth Z77 @ X-Bit Labs
“The functionality of this mainboard based on Intel Z77 Express chipset has been expanded with additional onboard controllers and is very contemporary. Moreover, this board belongs to the “TUF” series and therefore supports unique “TUF ENGINE!”, “TUF Components”, “TUF Thermal Armor”, “TUF Thermal Radar” and “TUF Dust Defender” technologies.”
Biostar TZ77XE4 @ eTeknix
“Not only did we need several updates to allow an overclock, but several aspects were reported falsely such as memory speed, which no matter what; insisted that the XMP profile was 1333MHz, though booting into Windows revealed the true 1866MHz with correct timings that we expected from our Corsair Vengeance kit.”