Question 1

What size power supply is at least satisfactory for this mobo? The build includes 16GB G-skill ripjaws iv series 1600 ram; EVGA 1060Ti graphics card and 2 ssds complete the build and housed in a cuboid case.

Accepted Answer

You don't want to run he bare minimum with power supplies. Running a PSU at 90+% capacity will severely shorten its lifespan. You want to have a good amount of headroom, say 200W over your expected power requirements.

To answer your question though, you need to also list your CPU, as that is a major factor in power requirements. Since it's not listed, I will assume the highest possible CPU that can fit in this socket.

You would need a minimum of 500W power supply, but should consider using a PSU rated for 650W or greater.

Question 2

Can I use an i7 ivy bridge processor?

Accepted Answer

Yes.  This motherboard will support Intel I7 processors.  The official list of supported processors are:

Core i7-2600
Core i7-2600K
Core i7-2600S
Core i7-2700K
Core i7-3770
Core i7-3770K
Core i7-3770S
Core i7-3770T

Question 3

Will this board support DDR3 1866Mhz RAM?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but only in an overclocked config.

You will receive much better performance from an ssd than faster ram.

See asus's website for more deatils...

Question 4

will this run fine with 2133 ddr3?

Accepted Answer

Check with Asus website product page support tab. Have a look at supported memory list and if CPU and power supply can handle overclock. I tryed memory not listed on there list and they didn't work.  Check online videos and reviews to see what others had results with. The answers given from Asus over phone is that the list at website is up to date and is what is stable. It is what this motherboard can do compared to others. I use the recommended corsair 8gb and het the  great LED light show with optional light bar. Asus gives the supported CPU and memory list for business stubility. Could you imagine all the complaints. Good questions and good choice of company "ASUS".

Question 5

i setup my new rig only to have i not post. Gave me 1 long beep and 4 short ( book says its hardware failure). IS the board is bad or is it a RAM issue?

Accepted Answer

I would call ASUS support.  They will ask you about your hardware, to see if it's compatible.  When I called them about memory, they said to use the memory listed on mother boards support tab on there web site.  When I used the best memory from there list my system worked 100% reliable.  I'm using the CORSAIR XMS 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 Desktop Memory Model CMP8GX3M2B1333C9.  There maybe something faster on there memory list but these modules support the LED Display add on by Corsair which displays temperature and activity on a lot of colorful LED lights.

Question 6

This board does not have Wifi. I will use the 1 PCI slot for a GFX card. What is the best way to make my Mini ITX build capable of gaming over Wifi?

Accepted Answer

Get a really good router, like an ac3200 or ac5300, then look at getting a USB wireless adapter that supports wireless a/c. If you can run an Ethernet cable that's the best way to go. Power line Ethernet adapters are usually really good and fast as well but they don't work the same for every house.

Question 7

is this board windows 10 compatible?  My P8z68v pro is not and I am considering reusing the I-7 and ddr3 1066 memory and cpu cooler.

Accepted Answer

Device I have running with that board was migrated to windows 10 with no issues. Also did a redeploy of windows 10 to a SSD for a better drive. Also had no issues, as it was a fresh install. Bonus was that windows 10 located all drivers with no issues.

Question 8

Does this feature built in WiFi? I've looked all over and can't find my answer.

Accepted Answer

No, It does not include built in wifi. You may find a usb or pci wireless card and use that, however.

Question 9

Does this motherboard have Windows XP drivers?

Accepted Answer

Yes it has both 32bit and 64bit. However I have not personally installed XP on any of these boards. I have about 25 of them with windows 7 Pro and they have been ROCK solid stable.

I hope that helps.

Question 10

can i put a gtx 1050 ti on this motherboard with 500w psu and an intel i5 -3470?

Accepted Answer

Should work fine, just check the dimensions of your case to make sure you can fit everything (mitx cases are tight). The only thing you'll compromise is memory clock speed (that cpu can handle 1600 but the h61 chipset will downclock anything above 1333), and the h61 pcie rev is 2.0 and your graphics card can do 3.0. Those bus limits/differences are only noticeable in benchmarking, imo. Your build will make for a solid gammer and that mobo is solid AF.

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