Newegg TV: ASRock Z68 EXTREME4 GEN3 Motherboard Overview

[hypnologic]

Dude you didn't explain how the PCI-e bus switch chip works and divides the bandwidth ?

[Satur0z]

Only 4 sata cables? But it has 8 connectors! Why?!

[SoCalDude805]

What's the major differences between Extreme 4 and Extreme 3? Is the 4 really worth $80 more?

[EdouardDubois]

So... the Extreme3 has 2 x16 PCIe slots, but this one (the Extreme4) only has 1 x16, 1 x8, and 1x4?

Bit of an odd way to upgrade isn't it?

[moosa17]

I bought this board for $122 with free ship. :D

It hasn't arrived yet, but I didn't realize it came with that handy front/rear panel USB 3.0 port in addition to the ports in the back. That alone is worth a good $20. And here I was already shopping for something to take care of that...

Also I may just have to dig up an old floppy drive to play some beautiful floppy music in my new rig. :D

[3sonyps]

Just bought this board and a 2500k and not eating for a good week or two because of it found out my i5 wont support 3.0 but i have a feeling by the time i need to upgrade it ill be ok in a year or so. Thank you paul you a s ROCK! sorry :)

[silvervolt7]

@3sonyps Pcie 3.0 doesn't really improve performance...

Well, it does, but marginally. Less than 1% on most video cards or pcie devices...

Unless you're running 2 mars 2 cards, you won't really need it.

[DJVenuspect]

NO STICKERS?!?!?!?!?!? NOOOOOOO!!!!!

[njones1091]

I like this guy, the other newegg people seem like they are confused.

[oIBBEo]

it this compatible with an I7-2600K 3400MHz 8MB????

[Crux315]

@oIBBEo I DON'T KNOW!?!?!?!?????? MAYYEB YOYUUUUU SHOULD USE MORE QUESTION MARKS!?!??!?!?????????????????­??????????????????????????????

Yes, it's fucking compatible. It's Sandy Bridge and he said the board was Sandy Bridge compatible along with mentioning that the PCI Express 3.0 would run at 5.0GT/S with a "SANDY-BRIDGE" processor installed.

[VGYT93]

@oIBBEo yes

[Sh0milaC]

can i plug my gtx 295 directly into that PCI-E 3.0?

[Ellista2k]

@Sh0milaC Yes you can put an PCi-E 2.0 into an PCI-E 3.0 slot.

[Filmonsss]

why dose it have a audio kabel

[michigantoga]

One of the best boards out there, really is getting over looked. It also is prepared for the future. Can throw a 2600 or 2700K in it & easily go up to 5GHZ, very stable & this offers a lot of options. They did a great job with this piece. Great Review, lots don't know how compatible this board is with old & new hardware. Great REVIEW..

[oConshien]

/having the power and reset buttons on the board, does this mean when does the external test boot build, i dont have to short two pins; i just hit that power button

[TheBiowasp]

@oConshien yes

[MrMachacker]

@Myst09, thanks man :)

[MrMachacker]

Is the 22nm Ivy Bridge basically a "k" CPU, such as a i5 2500k? Please answer me guys, because I'm not sure whether I should buy this motherboard or not!

[MystO09]

@MrMachacker here you go. just copy and paste this here: t

tomshardware(.)co(.)uk/forum/3­02909-12-asus-maximus-gene-gen­3-asrock-extreme4-gen3-motherb­oard#t2039759

[tensachan]

@MrMachacker "k" just means the chip was built to take overclocking into account. I plan on running mine with an i7 2600k, so I say go with it.

[Filmonsss]

is this one exactly the same as p67?

[tensachan]

@Filmonsss No. h67s have a graphics chipset, p67s have overclocking capabilities, and z68s have both.

[pauchara]

Will this motherboard work with i7-3930K ? I assume it should?

[Matthington10]

@pauchara No, this is 1155 socket. That i7 is 2011

[pauchara]

@Matthington10 Thanks really appreciate you answer!

[Matthington10]

@pauchara If your buying that CPU, make sure the motherboard is an LGA2011 socket and you will be fine! :)

[pauchara]

@Matthington10 Thanks!;) Got it!

[russ3gamer]

Paul + Everything = Win :P

[AntwKapa]

should i choose this over ASUS P8Z68-V????????

[MystO09]

@AntwKapa yes defo

[kax79]

good it supports socket 775 cooling mounting, i'll save some money with that.

[kax79]

From specs "Supports DDR3 2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/1333/10­66 non-ECC, un-buffered memory". What those (OC) means in this specs after 2133 and 1866 values?

[atlmyk]

@kax79 OC means overclocked

[kax79]

@atlmyk brotha' i know what that shortcut means. I just don't know can i install, let's say 1866 Mhz memory, or I can't but instead I can overclock 1600 Mhz to 1866...That's what I've meant

[chris0419]

ivy bridge coming out in march... should we all wait?

[masterbeyder]

anyone else think he looks and sounds like whiteboy7thst?

[xstncd]

ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 Motherboard vs. ASUS P8Z68-V Motherboard B3

Which one?

Give me reasons also, I have already look into both but need others opinion and advice.

[CheatDisabled]

This or Sabertooth P67?

[eddiesnipez]

@CheatDisabled This of course! 

[econogate]

It seems to me that you can only use PCI-E at 4x? Anyone else confirm this?

[econogate]

@econogate I mean PCI-E 2.0

[0202shadow]

Paul ! you sucked.......practice more!!!!!!

[gto6412]

Paul, you need to practice your script more...

[jackassdesorder]

I fucking hate when you guys block this content to mobil devices. I am a newegg buyer, before I buy something from your company I always watch your reviewsbut since you stop allowing mobil devices to watch you videos I haven't bought shit. I am mad

[Amuffin456]

@jackassdesorder its not blocked?

[SuperMaexle123]

No need for a 2.5 inch adapter. Just threw my SSD into my case, works fine :D

[kcazzo69]

Need to wear grounding strap :-/

[codmwlover]

i want to see that scary BIOS face NAO!

[Xkonsu]

Sold.

[dragonflare921]

this is why i prefer AMD, the sockets are simple. plus they are cheaper =]

[johncar11]

That's a badass board.

[NewRisingSong]

This motherboard has a LGA 1155 socket, Ivy Bridge should have LGA 2011. How is possible to support the new possessors?

[chrisfur2]

@NewRisingSong the lga 2011 are sandy bridge-e cpus....i think. they are for ultra high end systems and servers. most of the budget ivy bridge cpus will be 1155. i think.

[NewRisingSong]

@chrisfur2 you are right, thanks

[yo6luk]

Its very fast because its called xfast xP

[SilverXGames]

Hi Paul, welcome back to Newegg TV, my name is everyone.

[Knives303]

You rock, Paul!

[liamdogger]

its very fast because its called x fast!!!

[dakoffran]

@liamdogger I was thinking the same thing! too funny! LOL

[GolzeD2009]

ASRock = ASUS Rock ?

[hardcoregamerhacker]

PAUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[chris0419]

you should do a unboxing of the ASRock Fatal1ty P67 PROFESSIONAL

[jewie27]

Ivy bridge is socket 2011, so how are you going to upgrade from a 1155 cpu on thief this board?...

[Gazerous]

@jewie27 easily since ivy bridge will be a 1155 socket and not a 2011 socket.....

[danx033]

I have a man crush on Paul.

[jerkface37]

@justmeheh no i have a good mobo and i have no problem hearing the intro just his voice

[Bey0ndKha0s1825]

@jerkface37 idk what you're talking about. I hear him fine..loud and clear.

[jerkface37]

@Bey0ndKha0s1825 what with the volume on max?

[Bey0ndKha0s1825]

@jerkface37 no lol. i can hear him perfectly fine on low volume.

[jerkface37]

@justmeheh no i have a good mobo and i have no problem hearing any other video or music or movies just this one and a few other newegg vids

[jerkface37]

get a better mic or speak the fuck up

[L3g3nd4ryN3w6]

Does PCI-E 3.0 only works on all p67 and z68 boards??

I have a ASUS P67 Deluxe. I wonder if I will get PCI-E 3.0 if I put a Ivy-Bridge cpu in my board.

[ribak1983]

@L3g3nd4ryN3w6 hey man pci e 3.0 will work with all 6 series intel chipsets if you didnt know thet, it depends on your mobo, you will need bios update and ivy bridge, i know for sure all gigabyte mobos with 6 series chipsets will suport pci e 3.0, you can read about it on the gigabyte's web site

[GameplaysMW3]

awesome board, been running on it for like 3 weeks now and it's rock solid.

[zizooo000ooo]

woow it is too cheap 184$ compared with ga-z68x-ud5-b3 isn't it?

[jmeddnumba1]

Can someone recommend a mother board £150- ($240-) with a preferably black or brown PCB? Capable of SLI and has USB 3.0?

[Melthornal]

@jmeddnumba1 This one.

[merts487]

ASRock makes components for ASUS. I'm not sure if they are partners, but ASUS' parts (some) comes from ASRock.

[TheExprima]

@merts487 ASRock is a subsidiary of Asus, they're meant to be Asus' lower-end brand, like Lancool is to Lian Li.

[balisticjoe]

@merts487 ASRock is the budget subsidiary of ASUS, they make good boards for cheap.

@newegg I was thinking about getting the cheaper version of this board, putting in the Intel pentium G620 (cause it is cheap), and using a cheaper GPU (thinking about a 6670). My plan would be to upgrade to an Ivy after x-mas (supposed release), and the GPU during the next gen release (April?). But I am concerned that Ivy will use 2011 for all the good cards, and only have low end 1155. any input / advice? Thanks

[lpjz290]

@snowninja88 ASRock was a spin-off (not a break-away) and listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange but is still owned by ASUS as self-operating subsidiary. This move was originally done to compete in the OEM market to product mobos for system manufacturers until they decided to move into the DIY market. However, This means ASRock can do whatever it wants, even compete with ASUS. In the end though ASUS wins because they are earning the money that ASRock is bringing in.

[snowninja88]

@lpjz290 Why thank you my good sir. You really know your stuff :)

[snowninja88]

@balisticjoe ASRock broke away from ASUS a few years ago.

[ShadowwwLFS]

@balisticjoe ALL Ivy Bridge CPU's will be LGA 1155. Socket LGA 2011 will be used for Sandy Bridge-EX (stands for Extreme) CPUs.

[Hokrollo1]

@balisticjoe

Get a FM1 board and use AMD's quad core APU. If you mean socket 2011, that is the E-series of Sandy Bridge and Ivy Bridge. Also the new GPUs will come out between November and March (starting at 78xx/680 usually, and going out from there,. So top end card will be around 2 months later and 4 months later for lowest end ones.)

[acefighterpilot]

@balisticjoe Wait for LGA 2011, and by that time we'll see how Ivy Bridge handles whatever it is you do (probably games) over Sandy Bridge E, and then you'll have to make a price/performance decision.

[MyFaceHole]

Paul + Motherboards = WIN

[BigTechWorldx2]

@newegg Is there a difference between IDE and Floppy Cables?

[jewie27]

Asrock is a knockoff of Asus

[randrewm97]

@jewie27 no, its a subsidiarity

[TekkSpekk]

@jewie27 It was in their earlier days but then asus made them a subsidiary

[TheTallestTom]

240p full screen? I think so

[idk1234idk88]

lol this thing is crappppppy

[krgeek]

cool

[XRapKingSlimShadyX]

beat u to it newegg :P

[XRapKingSlimShadyX]

@XRapKingSlimShadyX fail

[mikenter]

@XRapKingSlimShadyX Hehe ^.^ Too bad.

[XRapKingSlimShadyX]

@mikenter lol missed it by a millisec

[mikenter]

Whoops clicked too soon. Silly 240p