Gigabyte Z68X-UD3H-B3 The Winning OC Motherboard

Introduction to the Gigabyte Z68X-UD3H-B3 Socket 1155 Motherboard

Gigabyte is always right in the middle of things when it comes to new chipset releases, never one to follow, always the leader. Due to that core driving force they were definitely one of the leaders when it came to the Z68 chipset when it was released onto the world at Computex 2011. Not only did they release several motherboards at launch with designs that we are used to seeing, but also a board with a built-in SSD (based on the new mSATA port) to take advantage of Intel's Smart Response Technology performance storage enhancement feature.

ASUS F1A75 Series Motherboards

The new ASUS F1A75 Series Motherboards were recently announced by ASUS (on the 22 June 2011) and are based on the AMD A75 chipset. This NEW F1A75 Series Motherboards uses many of the latest ASUS-exclusive technologies and features such as the Dual Intelligent Processors 2 (DIP2) with DIGI+ VRM for precise power control, a graphical and mouse-controlled UEFI BIOS and the easy-to-use auto tuning for better performance.

The new ASUS F1A75 Series Motherboards with DIP2, DIGI+ VRM and UEFI BIOS are especially designed to optimize performance for the AMD Llano APUs and have exceptional overclocking capability for the all-around APU with many different integrated graphics card that are built directly on the same die.

MSI Z68A-GD80

Here are the first pictures of MSI Z68A-GD80 (B3), the company's first socket LGA1155 motherboard based on intel new Z68 PCH. Intel is weeks away from launching the Z68 PCH, which is a middle-ground between P67 and H67. P67 let you overclock, while it didn't feature Flexible Display Interface (FDI); H67 featured FDI, but didn't let you overclock. Z68 features FDI, it also lets you overclock to the potential of P67. MSI's Z68A-GD80 makes use of the B3 revision of the Z68 PCH. It intends to offer loads of overclocking features, ample discrete GPU expansion, as well as FDI connectivity to let you use the processor-embedded graphics.

The LGA1155 socket supports 2011 Core i5/i7 "Sandy Bridge" processors. The LOTES-made socket on the Z68A-GD80 is powered by a 15-phase VRM that uses "solid-state" chokes that don't buzz on load. The VRM is cooled by two heatsinks that share heat over a heat pipe. The socket is wired to four DDR3 DIMM slots that support dual-channel memory. Expansion slots include three PCI-Express x16 (electrical x16/NC/x4 or x8/x8/x4), two PCI-E x1, and two PCI.

Storage connectivity includes four SATA 3 Gb/s ports, three SATA 6 Gb/s ports (two from PCH, one from a 3rd party controller), and one eSATA 6 Gb/s. FDI display connectivity includes DVI and HDMI. Other connectivity features include 8-channel HD audio, USB 3.0 (two rear-panel, two by internal header), dual gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0, and FireWire.

Overclocker-friendly features include OC Genie 2, memory optimizer technology, auxiliary 6-pin power input for additional electrical stability, consolidated voltage measure points, and likely a feature-rich BIOS.


taken from : www.techpowerup.com

Gigabyte GA-X58A-OC

The GIGABYTE X58A-OC features a new VRM design called OC-VRM, which includes a combination of highly conductive POScaps, 50A rated MPFC (Max Power Ferrite Core) Chokes, and Driver-MOSFETs, which combined, are able to deliver higher current to the CPU, with better efficiency and lower temperature. OC-VRM also allows users to overclock the PWM frequency via an onboard switch, for real-time adjustment.

Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3

These models use an Intel Z68 Chipset, however, it DOES NOT support the Intel^® HD Graphics function built into the Intel^® Core™ processors. A discrete VGA card is required for graphics output.

GIGABYTE Z68 series motherboards provide all the advanced overclocking features users have come to know and love about the GIGABYTE P67 series motherboards including increasing processor core ratios, increasing DDR3 memory ratios and increasing power and current limits. In addition, GIGABYTE Z68 motherboards also allow users to increase the graphics core clock speed, for even greater graphics performance. 

ASRock Z68 Extreme4

ASRock launched it's z68 based chipset for intel sandy bridge processor to compete with other mainboard brand

here are for full spec :

ASUS P8Z68 Series and ROG Motherboards Maximize Z68 Capabilities

Continuing its legacy of leadership, ASUS offers consumers a range of new motherboards based on the Intel® Z68 Express chipset. The ASUS P8Z68 Series and ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z motherboards all have numerous powerful features that fully exploit the performance benefits of Sandy Bridge technology without compromise, packing more features and new innovations onto the Z68 platform while maintaining unmitigated performance and reliability.
ASUS is the only motherboard manufacturer able to integrate diverse new technologies in tandem on its Z68-based motherboards on launch. These include the universal implementation of LucidLogix Virtu™ switchable graphics to harness the capabilities of Intel® Quick Sync Video for faster video transcoding and the extreme performance of the latest NVIDIA® and AMD graphics cards, along with Intel® Smart Response Technology to accelerate hard drive performance and reduce energy consumption.

INTEL® Z68 EXPRESS CHIPSET

Take control and master your experience with Intel® Z68 Express Chipset and 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor based PC’s. This platform delivers the most flexibility and performance for the LGA 1155 socket, providing all the tools necessary to customize your PC experience. The Intel Z68 Express Chipset is the first product to enable performance tuning with access to the built-in visual features of 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family.

MSI 3TB+ INFINITY TECHNOLOGY

Taipei, Taiwan, MSI, the world-renowned motherboards and graphics cards manufacturer, has officially launched the unique technology to support hard drives larger than 3TB – 3TB+ Infinity; not only breaking through the limit of traditional BIOS, but also enhancing the utilization of hard drives efficiently. In addition to supporting the latest 3TB hard drives,

GIGABYTE 890 FXA UD5 AM3+ SUPPORT BULDOZER

Although we are still a few months away from the launch of AMD's Zambezi line of desktop processors, some motherboard makers have already announced solutions built around the AM3+ socket and Gigabyte's GA-890FXA-UD5 is one of the first such products to reach retail.

The GA-890FXA-UD5 was actually launched by Gigabyte quite a while ago, but the AM3+ version of the motherboard is based on the 3.1 revision which adds support for Bulldozer desktop processors as well as for 2000MHz DDR3 memory (via overclocking).

ASUS PROVIDES OPTIONS FOR USERS TO BE THE FIRST TO ENJOY AM3+

AMD’s new AM3+ CPU is a complete microarchitecture redesign from previous AMD CPUs, and offers better performance over the previous generation. As such, ASUS is committed to provide continuous support for the latest technologies, and is the first to market for a product solution for user’s needs. Current ASUS 890FX and 890GX series motherboards can be upgraded to enjoy the extra performance offered by future AM3+ CPUs. ASUS will also be releasing*** the AMD 8-Series Chipset motherboards based on 880G and 870 as well as the 760G Chipset on the AM3+ socket for increased selection so users can enjoy AM3 and AM3+ CPUs.

ASROCK 890FX DELUXE5 FOR AMD'S BULLDOZER

The latest ASRock Real AM3+ socket motherboards were solidly built with AM3+ CPU power solution and all AM3+ related hardware components that provide users an advanced and efficient computing choice, So there is an ASRock 890FX deluxe5 full spec :

FIRST MSI AM3+ FOR AMD BULLDOZER

MSI'S AM3+

GIGABYTE G-1 KILLER FOR EXTREME PERFORMANCE

Since the release of the P67 chipset for Intel's Sandy Bridge processors, the interest of the consumer market has shifted away from the X58 chipset. However, the majority of hardcore computer enthusiasts still remain faithful to their older Core i7 systems for several valid reasons. The primary reason is that unless equipped with NF200 chip, the P67 chipset is only able to support up to 16 PCI-E lanes, which can be split into (x8/x8) configuration for SLI/CrossFire. In comparison, the X58 chipset supports 32 lanes, meaning both PCI-E slots can run at x16, providing a sigificantly higher threshold for the bandwidth. While a regular computer user might not notice the difference between 8x and 16x PCI-E performance, those that use SLI or CrossFire set ups with dual GPU graphics will notice a slight drop in performance. In addition, LGA 1366 socket is able support 6-core processors, while the LGA 1155 socket can only support 4-core processors.

EVGA P67 FTW WITH EVGAUGE AND ECP V4

 Now that Intel's Cougar Point chipset design flaws are behind them, EVGA has announced its updated lineup of Sandy Bridge motherboards, which is comprised of the P67 SLI and the newly introduced EVGA P67 FTW.

Both motherboards are built using the B3 revision of the P67 chipset and are compatible with Nvidia's SLI technology while also offering USB 3.0 and SATA 6Gbps support.
As its name implies, the P67 FTW is the most advanced P67 motherboard in EVGA's lineup as it packs no less than six PCI Express x16 slots, which are driven by an Nvidia nForce 200 chip.
This is used to bridge the 16 PCI Express lanes available form the integrated PCIe Sandy Bridge controller into a pair of x16 links, which can be further configured as three x8 links to enable 3-way SLI operation.

Performance
Based on Intel P67 chipset
Supports Intel Socket 1155 Processors

Memory
4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets
Dual Channel DDR3
Maximum of 16GB of DDR3 1333MHz+
Expansion Slot
3 x PCIe x16/x8, 2 x PCIe x8, 1 x PCIe x4, 1 x PCIe x1
Storage I/O
0 x UltraDMA133
8 x Serial ATA 300MB/sec (2x E-SATA) with support for RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 0+1, RAID5, JBOD
2 x Serial ATA 600MB/sec with support for
Integrated Peripherals
8 Channel High Definition
2 x 10/100/1000
Multi I/O
10 x USB2.0 ports (6 external + 4 internal headers)
4 x USB3.0 ports (2 external + 2 internal headers)
Audio connector (Line-in, Line-out, MIC)
FireWire 1394A (1 external)
Form Factor
EATX Form Factor
Length: 12in - 304.8mm
Width: 10.375in - 263.5mm

Product Warranty
This product comes with a 3 year limited warranty. Registration is recommended

EVGA offers several warranty solutions for our customers to choose from. Please refer to the suffix of the part number and our warranty terms for details.

Operating System Support
Windows 7 32/64bit, Windows Vista 32/64bit, Windows XP 32/64bit

 Key Features

Supports Intel Core i5 and i7 Socket 1155 Processors

Intel P67 Chipset

4 DIMM Dual-Channel DDR3 1333MHz+ (up to 16GB)

10 USB 2.0 Ports (six rear panel, four onboard)

2 SATA III/6G Ports

2 1394 Ports (firewire, one rear panel, one onboard)

8 Channel High Definition Audio

100% Solid State Capacitors

Higher quality, longer lifespan

EVGA Vdroop Control

Improves overclocking stability

EVGA Dummy OC

Overclocking at the touch of a button

EVGA E-LEET Tuning Support

Enthusiast software for adjusting overclocking in O.S.

EVGA EZ Voltage read points

Easily read voltage levels with dedicated read points

Onboard Clear CMOS, Power and Reset Buttons

System essentials at the touch of a button

Onboard CPU Temperature Monitor

Monitor your CPU temps quickly and easily

EVGA Double Play Heat Sink

CPU mounting supports both Socket 775 and Socket 1155/1156 heatsinks

Passive Chipset Heatsink

 

taken from : www.evga.com