Asus Maximum IV Gene-Z Z68

[samhain]

Hi,

My Asrock extreme 4 gen 3 was switched on for the first time today and went pop. Very upset indeed, so sending back.

Looking for an alternative and like the ASUS top end model but too expensive.

Want Z68 so looking at the Micro ATX version which gets a fantastic write up.

Will this motherboard fit into my ATX Antec P180 do you know?

 

[stulid]

Will this motherboard fit into my ATX Antec P180 do you know?

Yes it will, the case has the mounting holes for mATX also.

If your looking for a nice board that has a quality feel and weighty construction - http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18312497&highlight=startername_stulid

 

[samhain]

Thanks for that; interesting read.

I have an enermax noisetaker at 600w which is an incredibly efficient power supply.

What is the power requirements for a Z68 motherboard generally.

Thanks

 

[stulid]

Thanks for that; interesting read.

I have an enermax noisetaker at 600w which is an incredibly efficient power supply.

What is the power requirements for a Z68 motherboard generally.

Thanks

I dont know this, but its the CPU's/GPU's and drives stick to the board that do the most consumption, and sandybridge are certainly very power efficient compared to AMD and the older socket1366 chips etc.

The other issue is most reviews dont tend to bother about the power consumption of various boards, this is about as much as I can find - http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Gigabyte/G1_Sniper2/8.html

 

[samhain]

From what I have researched, the 600w from a quality supply should be enough.

 

[stulid]

From what I have researched, the 600w from a quality supply should be enough.

Yes, but also depends on what sort of graphics card or cards you may want to use?

 

[samhain]

Just a single card, it is an ati hd4500

 

[stulid]

Just a single card, it is an ati hd4500

Oo thats easy for that PSU to power, you can go up to a single GTX460/6870 with that PSU.