ASUS P8Z77 WS Intel Z77 Chipset LGA 1155 MB
Create a powerful PC using the ASUS P8Z77 WS Intel Z77 Chipset LGA 1155 MB. It provides an ideal system foundation that delivers power, performance, and unmatched scalability for the most demanding tasks and upgrades. You'll be able to work with superb graphics performance with SLI or CrossFireX multi-GPU setup, reliable networking with increased throughput from two Gigabit LAN controllers, productive and energy-efficient system utilization, fast data transmissions, and cooler, quieter system operation. It boosts your workflow by harnessing the power of any 3rd or 2nd generation Intel processors and four unbuffered DDR3 memory modules with up to 32GB capacity and up to 2800MHz (overclocked) speed. Plus, it performs efficient data-management with SATA III hard drives and optical drives. For more productive performance, choose the ASUS P8Z77 WS Intel Z77 Chipset LGA 1155 MB.
What It Is And Why You Need It:
- Intel® Socket 1155; fits any 3rd or 2nd generation Intel processors
- Four DIMM sockets; support any unbuffered DDR3 memory with up to 2800MHz (overclocked) speed and up to 32GB capacity
- Two SATA III interface; communicates hard drives and optical drives to your PC under a fast, 6Gb/s connectivity
- Four PCIe 3.0; connects video cards and peripherals to the system
- NVIDIA® 4-Way SLI™/AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ support; enhances graphics performance by utilizing up to four GPUs
- Two Gigabit LAN controllers; provides reliable wired Internet connection
- Four USB 3.0 ports; integrates up to four USB devices
This motherboard is really premium. The only issue I've had with this is sometimes when I screw around with the BIOS settings, the RAM speed will lower. I have had this problem on many boards with 1600mhz ram.Otherwise, this motherboard is perfect for anyone craving the premium features Asus has to offer. It is very versatile, and is highly reliable. I am currently running two SSDs and two 7970s in it without a hitch. I highly recommend it to any enthusiat who wants the Ivy Bridge platform.