Introduction and Technical Specifications
Thanks for stopping by our coverage of the Intel Haswell, 4th Generation Core processor and Z87 chipset release! We have a lot of different stories for you to check out and I wanted to be sure you knew about them all.
- The Haswell Review - Intel Core i7-4770K Performance and Architecture
- PCPer Live! ASUS Z87 Motherboard and Intel Haswell Live Event! - Tuesday, June 4th we will be hosting a live streaming event with JJ from ASUS. Stop by to learn about Z87 and overclocking Haswell and to win some motherboards and graphics cards!
- ASUS ROG Maximus VI Extreme Motherboard Review
- MSI Z87-GD65 Gaming Motherboard Review
Introduction
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The Gryphon Z87 is a new form factor being introduced into the TUF (The Ultimate Force) board line with its micro-ATX stature. It does not lack for features in what it lacks for physical size though. ASUS packed this board full of features with the same stability and performance that you have all come to expect from a TUF series motherboard. By default, the Gryphon Z87 does not come with the Thermal Armor overlay, but the armor kit will be offered as an upgrade for a minimal additional outlay. We but the ASUS Gryphon Z87 board through its paces to get a fuller performance picture. At a retail price of $169.00, this board would make a nice addition to any small form factor or normal sized system.
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The Gryphon Z87 is designed with an 8 phase digital power delivery system for the CPU to ensure the best performance and stability possible under any conditions. The following features are integrated into the board's design: six SATA 6Gb/s ports; an Intel I217-V GigE NIC; three PCI-Express x16 slots for dual-card support; one PCI-Express x1 slot; onboard power, reset, CMOS MemOK!, BIOS Flashback, and DirectKey buttons; and USB 2.0 and 3.0 port support.
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Continue reading our review of the ASUS Gryphon Z87 motherboard!
Introduction
Today, ASUS introduces their Intel Z87-based motherboard lineup with board refreshes across all of their product lines: ASUS (mainstream), Republic of Gamers (ROG), The Ultimate Force (TUF), and Workstation (WS). With the exception of their TUF and ROG board lines, ASUS decided to introduce a new and improved color scheme for their boards - black and gold. The motherboard surfaces are black with gold colored heat sinks. While black and gold may not seem like the best match-up, don't judge the boards until you have seen them first hand - the black and gold go very well together.
ROG Motherboards
ASUS Maximus VI Gene
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Their ROG line will include the Maximus VI Extreme, the Maximus VI Formula, the Maximus VI Gene, and the Maximus VI Hero. All ROG boards feature the standard red and black color scheme common to that brand. Additionally, ASUS includes SupremeFX audio standard with all ROG boards and their Sonic Radar on-screen overlay technology. Sonic Radar is an in-game overlay that can be used to accurately pinpoint game-based sound sources. For powering these boards, ASUS includes 60amp-rated blackwing chokes and NexFET MOSFETS with 90% power efficiency operation. Use of these power components was seen to reduce on-board temperatures in the ASUS labs by as much as 5 degrees Celcius.
ASUS Maximus VI Extreme
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ASUS upped the ante even more with their Maximus VI Extreme board by including the ASUS OC Panel. This panel includes a display and can be mounted in a 5.25" drive bay or used externally for real time voltage and temperature monitoring as well as tweaking of various frequency and voltage BIOS settings. The ASUS OC Panel is supported on all ROG boards and will be available for after-market purchase for the non-Extreme boards.
ASUS Maximus VI Hero
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The Maximus VI Hero motherboard is the newest member of the ROG line, branded as a more affordable solution for the gamer. This board is marketed as a head-to-head competitor for MSI's MPOWER board.
Continue reading our preview of the ASUS Z87 motherboard lineup!
Panthers do travel in groups, just look at all these Z77 boards
Subject: Motherboards | April 24, 2012 - 02:43 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: asus, Sabertooth Z77, panther point, tuf
Now that so much of the functionality that used to be on the motherboard is now handled by the CPU, for instance the memory controller, motherboard releases are not what they used to be. Motherboard manufacturers have come to terms with this and now it is extra features such as distinctive heatsinks, large amounts of extra ports and other addons that distinguish one board from another. For instance the ASUS Sabertooth Z77 is a member of their TUF series which means that solid electrolytic capacitors and alloy chokes are used on the board and that it has gone through rigorous testing that goes far beyond electrical verification and includes physical abuse. As you can see below it also sports a protective shroud over the majority of the components. See how well it performs and what extras ASUS included on this board at [H]ard|OCP.
"ASUS brings us another gem in the form of the Sabertooth Z77. It is one of the first in a new generation of Z77 Express chipset based motherboards which many will no doubt consider when Intel’s next generation Ivy Bridge processors drop soon. The beauty of it is, being LGA 1155, Sandy Bridge will work just fine, if not downright well."
Here are some more Motherboard articles from around the web:
- Gigabyte Z77X-D3H @ Guru of 3D
- Gigabyte Z77X-UD3H @ LanOC Reviews
- ASUS Z77 Motherboard Reviews @Hi Tech Legion
- Intel DZ77GA-70K Motherboard Review @ Hi Tech Legion
- MSI Z77A-GD55 Motherboard Review @Hi Tech Legion
- Gigabyte Z77X-UD3H Motherboard Review @Hi Tech Legion
- ASUS, BIOSTAR, GIGABYTE, and MSI Intel Z77 Motherboard Round Up @ Legit Reviews
- Gigabyte Z77ZX-UD3H Preview @ LanOC Reviews
- ASRock Z77 Extreme6 Motherboard w/ Intel i7-3770K @ Kitguru
- Gigabyte Z77X-UD5H @ OC3D
- ASRock Z77 Extreme6 @ Funky Kit
- Intel DZ77GA-70K @ LanOC Reviews
- Gigabyte Z77X-UD5H (Z77) Motherboard Ivy Bridge Review @ eTeknix
- Asus Maximus Gene V preview @ LanOC Reviews
- Gigabyte Z77M-D3H Motherboard Sandy Bridge Review @ eTeknix
- Intel DZ77GA-70K Motherboard Photo Gallery @ Kitguru
- Intel Z77 Motherboard Round-up: Asrock, ECS, Gigabyte & Intel @ Techspot
- Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H Intel Z77 Motherboard Review @ PCSTATS
- BIOS Option Of The Week - Bank Swizzle Mode @ TechARP
- Asus Rampage IV Extreme Motherboard Review @ Ninjalane
The tough get tougher - meet the ASUS Sabertooth P67
Subject: Motherboards | May 23, 2011 - 05:42 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: asus, Sabertooth, p67, tuf
[H]ard|OCP took a look at the ASUS Sabertooth P67, which is a member of ASUS' armour plated TUF series. The two PCIe 16x slots, three PCIe 1x slots and two SATA 6Gb/s ports do not look unusual the TUF Thermal Armour does not. Almost all of the components are covered by the heatsink, don't worry though as ASUS' Thermal Radar can see them. That feature will keep an eye on your components temperatures, which is good thing as the TurboV EVO software makes overclocking a breeze. The review was not barren of complaints, there are several improvements that [H] felt were necessary but that was not enough to spoil the overall stellar performance of the board.
"The Sabertooth P67 motherboard is the latest member of ASUS' TUF series of products. The board is built to be champion, with some of the best performance we have seem to date out of the Intel P67 platform."
Here are some more Motherboard articles from around the web:
Motherboards
- ASUS P8Z68-V Pro @ Tweaktown
- Gigabyte Z68X UD7 B3 Motherboard Review @ Ninjalane
- ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard @ Hardware Secrets
- Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD5-B3 Intel Z68 Motherboard Review @ PCSTATS
- Asus P8H67-I Deluxe Mini-ITX Motherboard @ SPCR
- ASRock H61M/U3S3 Motherboard @ Hardware Secrets
- ECS P67H2-A2 (B3) @ techPowerUp
- ASUS P8H67-I Deluxe Socket 1155 Motherboard @ Pro-Clockers
- Zotac H67ITX Motherboard @ Hardware Secrets
- ECS H67H2-M H67 Motherboard Review @ eTeknix
- ASUS P8P67 PRO @ techPowerUp
- Zotac H55ITX-C-E @ Modders-Inc
- ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution Intel P67 Motherboard Review @ ThinkComputers
- Asrock Z68 Extreme4 (Intel Z68) @ Techspot
- MSI 890FXA-GD70 @ iXBT Labs
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