ASUS Z77-A or INTEL DZ68BC

[Simon Templar]

I have a question that I want to ask to see if someone can help me: four months ago my Intel i7 2600K motherboard stopped working (short circuit according to the technician) and I bought an used Asus Z77-A on Amazon but last week I saw that Amazon sold a NEW Intel DZ68BC card in its box identical to my previous one and I bought it because of the good experience of the previous one, (10 or 12 years) it came in its completely sealed and original unopened box and my question is: someone could help me decide which of the two, Asus Z77-A or Intel DZ68BC is better. For now I have two 1TB Samsung EVO 980 SSDs installed and all my old devices works perfectly and I would like to know your opinions on which of the two is better to use. I don't use the computer to play but for everything else and broadcasting and editing videos that I do for my Facebook page – SimonTemplar - Mustang Venezuela. I thank you in advance and greetings to all.

 

[dgianstefani]

Apparently the Intel board has a lot of BIOS issues.

 

[tussinman]

I'd keep the Z77-A. Compared to the Intel board it has better bios, better VRMs, and has PCI Xpress 3.0 instead of 2.0

 

[Ware]

The Asus Z77-A looks basic - like a low end Z77 board. The DZ68BC looks to be built better IMO.
I seen mostly good Intel boards at that time, especially the higher end ones.
Intel boards are not usually great for OC, even the high end ones.
The BIOS are probably older and harder to mod on Intel, but most people wont care.
It may be harder to find any drivers, if needed, for the Intel, due to them having completely dropped any support.
I have an Intel DZ77GA-70K that was been in operation since launch basically and it's still running fine, and I've retired or sold off many dozens of 2nd and 3rd gen Intel systems that were working still.
I've always had good luck with Asus too, but I avoid the cheap ones.
I'd take the "new" Z68 I think. It sounds like it worked good for you last time.

I'd keep the Z77-A. Compared to the Intel board it has better bios, better VRMs, and has PCI Xpress 3.0 instead of 2.0

The VRMs look not so great on the Z77-A, and 2600k will not have PCIe 3 even on Z77. I'd agree on BIOS though.

 

[Simon Templar]

The Asus Z77-A looks basic - like a low end Z77 board. The DZ68BC looks to be built better IMO.
I seen mostly good Intel boards at that time, especially the higher end ones.
Intel boards are not usually great for OC, even the high end ones.
The BIOS are probably older and harder to mod on Intel, but most people wont care.
It may be harder to find any drivers, if needed, for the Intel, due to them having completely dropped any support.
I have an Intel DZ77GA-70K that was been in operation since launch basically and it's still running fine, and I've retired or sold off many dozens of 2nd and 3rd gen Intel systems that were working still.


The VRMs look not so great on the Z77-A, and 2600k will not have PCIe 3 even on Z77. I'd agree on BIOS thoug

The Asus Z77-A looks basic - like a low end Z77 board. The DZ68BC looks to be built better IMO.
I seen mostly good Intel boards at that time, especially the higher end ones.
Intel boards are not usually great for OC, even the high end ones.
The BIOS are probably older and harder to mod on Intel, but most people wont care.
It may be harder to find any drivers, if needed, for the Intel, due to them having completely dropped any support.
I have an Intel DZ77GA-70K that was been in operation since launch basically and it's still running fine, and I've retired or sold off many dozens of 2nd and 3rd gen Intel systems that were working still.
I've always had good luck with Asus too, but I avoid the cheap ones.
I'd take the "new" Z68 I think. It sounds like it worked good for you last time.


The VRMs look not so great on the Z77-A, and 2600k will not have PCIe 3 even on Z77. I'd agree on BIOS though.
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OK thanks for your answer. I think I'm going to replace my current Asus with the new Intel as the old one never gave me any problems, just one supposed short circuit since I bought it 10 or 12 years ago and I'll keep the Asus as long as I can update with the new technologies that they involve a totally new and complete computer with all its internal components. Thanks again.

OK thanks for your answer. I think I'm going to replace my current Asus with the new Intel as the old one never gave me any problems, just one supposed short circuit since I bought it 10 or 12 years ago and I'll keep the Asus as long as I can update with the new technologies that they involve a totally new and complete computer with all its internal components. Thanks again.