what are your thoughts on this?

Z77 has everything Z68 does and then some. For example, USB 3.0 has been integrated into the chipset; four USB 3.0 ports can be powered in this way, along with several of the older USB 2.0 ports. That means an add-on controller chip is no longer required, though many motherboards will still have one so that they can sport more than four USB 3.0 ports. SSD caching, overclocking, dual PCI-Express x8 slots, etc are all still available as well.

Another aspect of the chipset that has been improved is the support for onboard graphics. Once the matching 3rd-generation processors are out, motherboards will be able to offer three simultaneous monitor outputs instead of just two. Onboard graphics will also be faster, but both of those are functions of the newer processors; when paired with older Sandy Bridge CPUs, the speed will be the same as Z68 and the number of monitors supported at a time will still be two.

You can buy a new z77 motherboard for £14.99 more that will have a better warrenty.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-401-GI
 
I knew about the USB3 and stuff, didn't know About the Monitors and inboard graphics.

I personally don't own anything that uses usb3.0 yet but I imagine I will in the future but I don't myself using say 4 USB3's but I guess that would be good for future upgrades and me not knowing when I might need an extra USB3. So really z77 will be more future proof for me at this point.

In regards to the graphics, I have always had a dedicated gpu and don't thing I would never not have one given then I game a lot.

I guess for the future proof reasons then z77 is the way to go :)

Thanks :)
 
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