What Asus Intel 1155 Z77 board to go for???

HaloUK · 6 Sep 2012 at 09:16

Hi all, thinking of upgrading my mobo/CPU/Ram and going for a SSD. Im looking at the i7-3770K CPU, memory not yet decided on but will be 16gb (2 x 8 for duel chanel). My question is I have an EVGA GTX680 FTW 4gb and im looking to SLi them. I have a SoundBlaster card (see one in link, its the same size http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SC-085-CL&groupid=701&catid=11&subcat= ) and want to know whats the best Asus motherboard that I can SLi two GPU's while still be able to fit the soundcard in as well?

Case is not an issue, loads of room. http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-261-LL&groupid=2362&catid=187&subcat=

I have had a look at the pics of the motherboards but they all seem to have very little space to play with between the lanes.

Thanks in advance.

stuie · 6 Sep 2012 at 09:42

what budget?

HaloUK · 6 Sep 2012 at 09:56

Dont really have one. I only get to upgrade my PC once in a blue moon these days (called being married!!!!) so I tend to get the best I can get at the time and hope it will do me for another 4 years. I guess im looking to spend around £1.5k.

Sorry, shoud also mention I will prolly be O/C the CPU to around 4.5GHz.

RocketPotato · 6 Sep 2012 at 10:16

Personally I would suggest the Asus Z77 Sabertooth

Designed for the best reliability and also supports great overclocking and SLI!

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-512-AS

HaloUK · 6 Sep 2012 at 13:10

That Sabertooth looks like a decent enough board and seems like I could fit the soundcard in as well!

setter · 6 Sep 2012 at 17:10

I opted for the P8 Z77 v Pro.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-513-AS&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=2261

Also looking to use sli and a pcie soundcard, chose this one as it has a very similair slot layout to my current x58 p6t deluxe v2. Allows me to mount the soundcard above the topmost gpu.

8 Pack · 6 Sep 2012 at 17:35

ROG Maximus V Formula. Great clocker helped me set a few records. Really stable. I would also suggest to go with GSKILL RAM with ASUS boards. Very compatible and all the bios engineers use GSKILL when benching.

setter · 6 Sep 2012 at 21:19

Ive already purchased some corsair vengeance lp 8 Pack. All the parts are sitting on my desk ready to assemble this weekend. Hopefully the vengeance will be ok. If i have any issues ill look into the gskill range. Seen a few users on here saying about issues with corsair and asus. Things must have changed with those two companies a bit, i remember a few years back, corsair was thee reccomended ram for asus boards.

trickynickyuk · 6 Sep 2012 at 21:20

i would look at the sabertooth they are great boards i have the 990fx version and it is solid as a rock

BrianB · 6 Sep 2012 at 22:35

Why just Asus? Gigabyte have some lovely boards too.

Check out the UD5H and UP4 TH, even the D3H http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-390-GI Should accommodate that sound card.

Sabertooth would look great in that case though.

HaloUK · 7 Sep 2012 at 10:48

Thanks a lot for your replys all. I think the Sabretooth is looking in top position at the mo.

BrianB, you ask why just Asus. I have owned all sorts in the past, ABIT, Gigabyte, Asus and others. I just prefer Asus boards. Like the quality and feel of them.

8 Pack - im a Corsair mamory fan, always liked thier kit. I will have a look into GSKILL.