which asrock board??

ljevu · Dec 5, 2011, 11:30 PM

I am considering between ASRock Extreme4 P67,

ASRock Extreme4 P67 GEN3 and ASRock Extreme6 P67.

they are allalmost the same price 5 bucks more or less.
What is the best performer here,features is not a big issue for me number of ports and etc. Im having 2500K!

**kris23** · Dec 6, 2011, 06:11 AM

the extreme6 has better power management, allowing for more stable power control to the CPU. This makes it easier to overclock.

The Extreme 4 GEN3 has PCI-E 3.0 ready slots so you can upgrade to future Ivy Bridge processors when they are released. This is the best for longevity between the two boards.

if you can get the ASRock Z68 Extreme7, you will have a longer lasting board though with good overclocking ability.

blibbax · Dec 6, 2011, 11:29 AM

I was under the impression that you could use IB CPUs in non-PCI-E-3 boards with a UEFI update (though obviously not benefit from the bandwidth of PCI-E 3)?

**kris23** · Dec 6, 2011, 06:16 PM

i believe many CAN, but i am not 100% sure all of them will...

ljevu · Dec 6, 2011, 11:37 PM

Thanks for the reply!!
The Extreme 7 would be a nice option but I am afraid it is over my budget now!! Probably in these terms your advice is p67 Extreme6 or ????

I was leaning more to p67 because you can have gen3 on p67 board!!?? The virtu stuff and srt didnt attract me so much,do no whether it is good thinking for the longevity.

Maybe it would be smart to go with some cheaper board now and then switch to Z7x series for ivy when it comes, but is it worth of waiting, or is it better to stay with something like Extreme6,or E4gen3.
Obviously there are many boards now and still to come so Its hard to choose!!
Your thoughts on this???

**kris23** · Dec 7, 2011, 01:10 AM

if you dont plan on doing extreme overclocking, just get the P67 Extreme4 GEN3

ljevu · Dec 7, 2011, 10:34 AM

Thanks!! Just one question more!! What is your opinion about Z68 Extreme4 Gen3. Some reports stating it is unstable, has driver issues,sounds like risky thing to buy and where would you put it regarding performance in comparison to above mentioned boards???

ljevu · Dec 9, 2011, 12:14 AM

Anyway thanks for the help!!!

Dec 5, 2011, 11:30 PM	#1
ljevu HardwareHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 8 Rep Power: 0	which asrock board?? I am considering between ASRock Extreme4 P67, ASRock Extreme4 P67 GEN3 and ASRock Extreme6 P67. they are allalmost the same price 5 bucks more or less. What is the best performer here,features is not a big issue for me number of ports and etc. Im having 2500K!

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ljevu HardwareHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 8 Rep Power: 0	Re: which asrock board?? Thanks for the reply!! The Extreme 7 would be a nice option but I am afraid it is over my budget now!! Probably in these terms your advice is p67 Extreme6 or ???? I was leaning more to p67 because you can have gen3 on p67 board!!?? The virtu stuff and srt didnt attract me so much,do no whether it is good thinking for the longevity. Maybe it would be smart to go with some cheaper board now and then switch to Z7x series for ivy when it comes, but is it worth of waiting, or is it better to stay with something like Extreme6,or E4gen3. Obviously there are many boards now and still to come so Its hard to choose!! Your thoughts on this???

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kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,019 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	Re: which asrock board?? if you dont plan on doing extreme overclocking, just get the P67 Extreme4 GEN3 __________________ Hardwareheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (5/18/11) Rosewill FUTURE case replaces CM 690 II with its greater interior length. Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

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ljevu HardwareHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 8 Rep Power: 0	Re: which asrock board?? Thanks!! Just one question more!! What is your opinion about Z68 Extreme4 Gen3. Some reports stating it is unstable, has driver issues,sounds like risky thing to buy and where would you put it regarding performance in comparison to above mentioned boards??? Last edited by ljevu; Dec 9, 2011 at 12:11 AM.

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ljevu HardwareHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 8 Rep Power: 0	Re: which asrock board?? Anyway thanks for the help!!!