Review: asus p8z77

ASUS defines its motherboard "ASUS P8Z77-V" as " a Z77 motherboard with improved performance, independent fan control and wireless remote control ." In this review we have tested its performance with OC and the new Z77.

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These new boards are characterized by having the new Intel Z77 chipset. They are compatible with all "Sandy Bridge" Core I3, Core i5 and Core i7 and all "Ivy Bridge". The new chipset offers few features that differ from the Z68 Chipset, such as;

• Ivy Bridge LGA1155 processors. Native USB 3.0 ports (4). OC capacity. Maximum 4 DIMM modules DDR3. PCI Express 3.0. Digital phases. Intel RST technology. Intel Smart Response Technology (Z77 & H77). Dual UEFI BIOS. (Depends on model and manufacturer) Wi-Fi + Bluetooth (Depends on model and manufacturer).

Here is a table to see the differences between the current chipsets of socket 1155:

In fact we must remind our readers that 90% of P67 and Z68 boards are "Ivy Bridge" compatible with a BIOS update.

We also don't want to bore you with a lot of information, but we find it necessary to highlight the new advantages of the Ivy Bridge processor:

• New manufacturing system at 22 nm. Increasing the Overclock capacity and decreasing the temperature. New random number generator that was left outside of "Sandy Bridge". Increases the maximum multiplier from 57 to 63. Increases the memory bandwidth from 2133 to 2800mhz (In step of 200 mhz).Your GPU includes DX11 instructions increasing ~ 55% performance.

Now we include a table with the new models of Ivy Bridge 22nm processors:

Model	Cores / Threads	Speed ​​/ Turbo Boost	L3 Cache	Graphics Processor	TDP
I7-3770	4/8	3.3 / 3.9	8MB	HD4000	77W
I7-3770	4/8	3.3 / 3.9	8MB	HD4000	77W
I7-3770S	4/8	3.1 / 3.9	8MB	HD4000	65W
I7-3770T	4/8	2.5 / 3.7	8MB	HD4000	45W
I5-3570	4/4	3.3 / 3.7	6MB	HD4000	77W
I5-3570K	4/4	3.3 / 3.7	6MB	HD4000	77W
I5-3570S	4/4	3.1 / 3.8	6MB	HD2500	65W
I5-3570T	4/4	2.3 / 3.3	6MB	HD2500	45W
I5-3550S	4/4	3.0 / 3.7	6MB	HD2500	65W
I5-3475S	4/4	2.9 / 3.6	6MB	HD4000	65W
I5-3470S	4/4	2.9 / 3.6	3MB	HD2500	65W
I5-3470T	2/4	2.9 / 3.6	3MB	HD2500	35W
I5-3450	4/4	2.9 / 3.6	3MB	HD2500	77W
I5-3450S	4/4	2.8 / 3.5	6MB	HD2500	65W
I5-3300	4/4	3 / 3.2º	6MB	HD2500	77W
I5-3300S	4/4	2.7 / 3.2	6MB	HD2500	65W

ASUS P8Z77-V FEATURES
CPU	Intel® Socket 1155 for 3rd / 2nd Generation Processors Supports Intel® 22nm CPU Supports Intel® 32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
Chipset	Intel Z77
Memory	4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory DDR3 2800mhz (with OC) Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
MULTIGPU support	NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI ™ Technology Compatible Compatible with AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX ™ Technology Compatible with AMD 3-Way CrossFireX ™ Technology LucidLogix® Virtu ™ MVP Technology Compatible
PCI slots	2 x PCIe 3.0 / 2.0 x16 (x16, x8) 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 mode, black) 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 2 x PCI
Storage	Intel® Z77 chipset: 2 x SATA 6Gb / s port (s), gray 4 x SATA 3Gb / s port (s), blue Compatible with Raid 0, 1, 5, 10 Compatible with Intel® Smart Response Technology ASMedia® PCIe SATA controller: * 6 2 x SATA 6Gb / s port (s), navy blue
Audio	Realtek® ALC892 8 Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Compatible with: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking Audio Features: - Absolute Pitch 192kHz / 24-bit True BD Lossless Sound - Optical S / PDIF output on rear panel - DTS Ultra PC II - DTS Connect
BIOS	64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multilingual BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut Function and memory information ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect).
Format	ATX Factory Format 12 inches x 9.6 inches (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)

Dual Intelligent Processors technology was the first to implement two chips that regulated consumption and boosted performance (EPU and TPU). The new generation Dual Intelligent Processors 3 design adds SMART DIGI + digital power control that includes multiple drivers for CPU voltages, iGPU and DRAM memory. It also incorporates one-click performance enhancement, selectable Watt levels, simpler power control, and customizable reduced power consumption from the AI ​​Suite II unit.

ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Lets you enjoy your favorite entertainment more conveniently. Its wireless functions such as DLNA streaming allow you to enjoy a PC Home Theater and access your PC from a smartphone or tablet. ASUS Wi-Fi GO! enables you to enjoy the wireless connectivity of the future today.

• Wi-Fi hotspot for user comfort: connect from anywhere in your home thanks to the access point and automatic device detection. Create your network without the need for an extra router Transform your smarphone or tablet into a remote control:
  • Remote Desktop: Control your PC from a mobile device from your portable device through the remote desktop. Control your PC with movements: fun and customizable. Now you can use the movement sensor of your smartphone or tablet to rewind, advance, pass songs with the motion control profile. You can even program motion scenarios to create your own games Remote keyboard and mouse: sit back and control your computer by using your tablet's built-in QWERTY keyboard to type and click!

    (Download Wi-Fi GO! Remote to your mobile devices from Android market or App store)

LucidLogix® Virtu MVP with HyperFormance ™ technology improves the 3DMark Vantage result of your dedicated graphics by up to 60%. Compatible with Intel® Integrated Graphics and Windows® 7 PCs, it combines the power of dedicated graphics with the iGPU. The new Virtual Sync design removes the flag effect from the screen and offers a higher quality environment for games. LucidLogix Virtu MVP is able to assign tasks to the graph that is in the most suitable conditions, based on the power, resources and the load of each one of them, which allows enjoying video conversions 3 times faster with Intel® Quick Sync without 3D rendering or gaming performance being adversely affected. This technology also reduces the consumption of dedicated graphics to almost zero when its use is not necessary. In summary, LucidLogix Virtu MVP offers a graphical environment with flexibility and efficiency ideal for users in search of perfection.

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As expected Asus maintains its "black / yellow" design in the protective case on the motherboard.

Backside the most important novelties of the box.

The main colors of the motherboard are Blue and Black.

The bundle includes:

• ASUS P8Z77-V Motherboard SATA Cables and SLI / CF Bridges. Back plate. Antenna and Wifi N. Manuals, installation disc and drivers.

The WIFI GO! that allows us a wide variety of functions via wifi.

The board has a good layout for a TRI GPU configuration.

Also, it allows us to install a sound card in the first PCI 1X.

The south chipset has an excellent heatsink. Aesthetically we quite like it.

Includes up to 8 SATA connections. The Blue ones are SATA 6.0 while the two white ones are SATA 3.0.

The phases are very well cooled with the blue heatsinks.

More detailed view.

In addition to the control panel, it includes several USB zones to fill. Asus does not leave any details loose.

Supports up to 32 GB of RAM.

And the rear in / out. Highlight USB 3.0, HDMI and Intel Gigabit network card.

TESTING BENCH
Processor:	Intel 2600k 3.4GHZ
Base plate:	Asus P8Z77-V
Memory:	Kingston Hyperx PNP 2x4GB
Heatsink	Corsair H60
HDD	Kingston Hyperx 120gb
Graphic card	Asus Geforce GTX580 Direct CU II

To check the stability of the processor and motherboard. We have made a 4600mhz OC with Prime 95 Custom and a GTX580 at 780mhz. The performance has been quite satisfactory in 3d Mark Vantage. We have also performed the following tests:

TESTS
3dMark Vantage:	25120 PTS TOTAL.
3dMark11	P5602 PTS.
Heaven Unigine v2.1	42.2 FPS and 1067 PTS.
CineBench	OPENGPL: 62.55 AND CPU: 8.21

The ASUS P8ZZ-V is about an ATX format motherboard. It incorporates the new Z77 chipset compatible with Sandy Bridge and Ivy Bridge processors. Supports up to a total of 32 GB of RAM and NVIDIA and ATI MultiGPU SLI and TRI systems.

In our test bench we have tested the board with an excellent 2600k at 4600mhz and an Asus GTX580 Direct CU II at 800mhz. The result has been quite excellent with 25120 PTS with 3dMARK Vantage and in cineBench 62.55 in OPENGPL and CPU 8.21.

We also liked the incorporation of up to 8 SATA ports (6 x SATA III and 2 x SATA II) and WIFI N adapter / antenna. Saving us a few euros in the acquisition of an excellent adapter.

Regarding overclocking, it allows us to get the most out of our processors in an easy and intuitive way. Although it has a little VDROOP (So we must fine-tune the processor very well)…

In short, the Asus P8Z77-V is postulated as a very important board to take into account when assembling a new PC. With high-end features and good Overclock performance. Its price ranges from its mid / high range performance: € 170.

ADVANTAGE	DISADVANTAGES
+ DESIGN.	- NONE.
+ COMPATIBLE WITH IVY BRIDGE.
+ SATA CONNECTIONS.
+ GOOD OVERCLOCK.
+ EXCELLENT DISSIPATION.
+ WIFI CONNECTION.

The Professional Review team awards him the gold medal: