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Question on reasoning behind Z77 + G620. Isn't the Z77 overkill for a G620 since you can't use the Z77 abilities? Would a Z68 make more sense given it's $20 cheaper?

I mean DDR3 @3000mhz is always cool with me, as is 5ghz+ CPU Overclocks- but with a G620 neither of those are going to happen. And it's nonsensical to even try in a server. So wondering why the Z77?

For ability to upgrade later with a yet to be released IVY?

+1.

lol.

It looks like for single channel you would.

But the dual channel it looks like 1 and 3 in pic.

Hard to tell though.

Got it. Logical answer to question thanks. I only asked cause I am too looking for a server board in the future.

And- I too was considering Z77 but wondering if the extra Z77 offers is worth it.

Intel LAN is definetly something I want too. The SATA many others have that- including much cheaper boards.

But the INTEL LAN is a good reason.

You made me second guess my last couple builds and also gave me a laugh.

I checked my main machine like an idiot and realized I have 4 slots filled each with 4GB sticks and I am a fool for even looking. One second of thought I should have realized that.

Then I checked my server and laughed as it only has 2 dimm slots. Again waste of time.

Next up- The HTPC. lol... Probably not work checking.

Side question and related:

Would it actually matter?

I mean slots 1+3 or 2+4 ? Both would be dual channel correct?




I am very familiar with the Asus Z77 line up. Just wondering if you knew something I did not or had a specific reason.

I too am interested in this board and the related models near it in the lineup.

Wondering if you planned to do something cool with the DLNA or dual wifi as media steaming- or the asus Mediashare- or dual lan.

Also- (Z77) it's a solid choice for anyone that might consider an IVY upgrade at some point. It's logical to think they could be faster and more power efficient at a low cost in future.

Wow , this thing is way to pretty to put into service ."Just set it on a shelf and look at it " .

j/k... j/k

Nice work man , NICE

Just asking . I know ur not talking to me but wifi for media streaming ?? Really . Will or would that be reliable . Now the dual lan on the other hand .. oh ya

http://usa.asus.com/Motherboards/Int...55/P8Z77V_PRO/
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Yes.

Thanks man . Looks like I could stand to do some reading

Point taken

Lol. I meant it more of a type post than a "talking down" type.

I am more far excited about the features of the Asus Z77's than making my point for sake of seeming smart. I am not smart at all.. lol.

Just want to clarify. I did not expect you to know about it- nor others. It's pretty new stuff and also higher end / complicated. It's beyond normal HTPC levels you see here everyday with $100 or less motherboards.

I am more looking to shock with the "cool factor" than anything.

Hope your not offended. Not my intention at all.



back at topic:

I was wondering if this board was choosen for some of this stuff. Or if the board was just chosen cause it is good- but this stuff is just a bonus without any real plan in place for use.

I imagine if it's set up right- some of this stuff could be cool for use in a server.

Oh no .... no offense taken on this end at all . It was a good post and shows with out dispute a feature of the board I did not know . Thanks

I am guessing that this board was chosen for the dual Intel lans and the fact that 8 sata ports are built into the board which in this build would negate the need for an expander card immediately. Also this board and it's chip set capacity's can easily be used in an Ivy up grade or a complete tare down and / or used in a totally different capacity at a later date .

Another words .... Diversity

I also detect a bit of an "experimental" theme to the purpose of this build but that maybe an assumption on my part . I like the fact that the o.p. is stepping out on a bit of a limb here . No hugging the trunk of the tree here with this build is obvious . I like it and intend to follow along intently .

Maybe one day you folks will change my mind about Asus Your getting close !

You don't like Asus ? (gasp!)

How come ? I believe them to be the best motherboard maker in general.

They have been at the top for a long time.

Nice work. Who is this lucky AVS member??? Lets post some pics of him/her as well !!! lolz

I like there boards . It is there support that sucks . Drivers , bios roll outs etc. Go on there forum and spend about a day meandering around . Let's just say not the friendliest crowd around and NO Asus tech support ever comes on to help like EVGA does.

With that said , I have heard rumors that it is getting better .

Just my thoughts . Doesn't make me 100% correct.

Edit : Let me say that I do feel that all board maufactures have there issues of one sort or another . So I'm not "picking" on Asus . The fact is , how they handle the issues is what i mean. I respect your loyalty but I really don't want to go to far here since this thread does belong to Assassin .

Thanks

UnRaid, ZFS or what?

got a link for the realtek nic board & the Intel nic PCI-e ? I'm amassing parts

Glad to know... You saved me headache.

Sorry it happened to you.

I really liked the fan control on my Asus Z77 board. That's about the only thing that worked right on it before I returned it.

As for the NIC either go cheap with a low end board and add a card as you stated or if you've got the budget go Supermicro for the Intel NIC.

I am kinda surprised that the Win7 drivers don't work. It does appear that Intel may be making a concerted effort to differentiate it's boards between server and consumer. The only thing in the Server 2008 download section for desktop boards is a PDF stating that they don't plan on developing drivers for server operating systems.

Just a thought, could you run the installer in Win7 compatibility mode to fool it.
Good luck.

I figured you would have tried all the obvious tricks. I think your right about them trying to separate the desktop and server market. This must be intentional since this is the first generation of desktop boards from companies other that Intel that are coming with Intel NIC's. They must have released a cheaper NIC designed for desktop boards, they just didn't want to hurt their server business.

Silly question. I assume you tried ReneTHX's fix.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showp...ostcount=17409