Z77 vs H77

[Pierre3400]

Hey guys,

I am looking into replacing my B75M motherboard, due to placement of PCI-E slots.

The rig will be for gaming, but will not be for overclocking what so ever.

The GPU's will be overclocked.

http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Z77 Pro4-M/ Is what i want to use, but the H77 version of the motherboard, http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/H77 Pro4-M/, has the same features i am looking for.

Would i have any problems if i went with the H77? Crossfire wise, or speed problems?

 

[EarthDog]

Nope. It supports CFx, and will split 8x/8x like most boards.

 

[Pierre3400]

So its really only the OC feature that splits the boards?

 

[Janus67]

pretty much

 

[EarthDog]

Perhaps the # of USB or sata as well (didnt look at the boards). Heatsinks on the VRM area... etc.

 

[awktane]

Chipset provided USB and SATA are identical. It doesn't say 2x8 under H77 but the ASROCK website does say it supports crossfire. *shrug*

 

[EarthDog]

It will vary by MFG.

 

[Pierre3400]

Its should support it, but i ordered H77

 

[Psyko07]

It varies between manufatures but, most h77 boards that I've played with limit you on your memory multiplier too. Basicly Intel spec. max 1600mhz