Question 1

so does this have 6Gb of memory built in or do i need to buy some myself?

Accepted Answer

You are going to need to buy your own memory. If you are referring to the 6Gb/s in the description, it's talking about the information traveling over the SATA cables. Make sure you get DDR3 and stick to 1866, 1600 or 1333. I'm using 1866 with no problems. Hope this helped.

Question 2

What power supply would fit best?

Accepted Answer

The power supply you would require is dependent on all of the other components that go into your system. For instance if you have a high end video card you will need some 150 some watts more than you would if you are using integrated graphics.

http://support.asus DOT com/powersupply.aspx

Here is a link to ASUS power supply calculator to help aid in determining what size power supply would be best. The system that I am currently running with this motherboard has an 850 Watt Corsair power supply but I have a GTX 780 video card, two HDD's and a SSD, an optical drive, and some other peripherals such as fans. Figure out what is required, and shoot for slightly higher to have some additional headroom.

Question 3

what's the difference between a z77 LGA 1155 motherboard and a z87 LGA 1150 motherboard?

Accepted Answer

The huge important thing is the socket. This will determine if you go with Haswell or Ivy Bridge. Some could argue that if it's a new build, go with the latest -- Z87, 1150, Haswell.  I did a new build myself, and while money wasn't really a concern for me, I still chose Z87, 1155, Ivy Bridge (i7 3770K). Features and ports and all that are comparable between the two motherboards. But I decided Haswell is a completely unnecessary expenditure. I really like the 3770K, so I went with the Z77. You can't go wrong either way -- let your CPU preference guide your motherboard choice.

Question 4

hey guys, i have a few questions if it's not too much bother :D

does it have 3.5mm audio jack?

why is it so hard to find on newegg search? they are trying to take it out of the webpage?

Accepted Answer

Eduardo G yes it has 3.5 jacks, 4 3.0 usb, 4 2.0 usb, 3 usb headers, 5 harddrive bays, 4 5.25 bays, 4 dimm slots 32GB max ram, a nice MB and with cable manegment even better

Question 5

Does this motherboard come with USB flash bios?

Accepted Answer

ASUS Exclusive Features :
- USB BIOS Flashback

Question 6

Any suggestions on a CPU heatsink/fan that will fit on this motherboard without interfering with a DIMM slot or hitting the heat shielding?  Running the stock intel fan, since the Arctic Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2 i purchased does not fit in any useful configuration.

Accepted Answer

Reason I went with Corsair H100i water cool. Never have any issues with hitting RAMS. Also don't like the massive weight hanging off the board for the air cooler. Put a lot of stress on the circuit board. Stress and repeated thermal cycling may cause problem with the mother board.

Question 7

hey guys i am looking at buying sennheiser pc 360 headset,

I wanted to know a compatible sound card with this mobo that won't limit the headset. thanks! :D

will the onboard sound be enough for a 200 dollar headset?
what soundcard would you guys recomend?

Accepted Answer

I use a Astro Headset with an external sound card, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829102032. Probably didn't answer your question. Just becareful if you are running Windows 8 because there are some compatability issues with Creative Products including internal sound cards.

Question 8

Anyone have the exact specs for the 2 assist fans?  Mine are finally dying after 3+ years of almost constant use and despite that, I still like the mobo and am currently trying to get ASUS to honor their replacement under the warranty.  But, in case they don't, I want to know what size to order to replace them myself.  Any help is appreciated.  Thanks.

Accepted Answer

Do you mean case fans? I can't see any fans on the MB. Case fans are very easy and inexpensive to replace.

Question 9

This support a Noctua D15 heatsink?

Accepted Answer

I am not 100% sure it will clear the graphics card, but the NH-D15S works with close to a full centimeter between the heatsink and the graphics card.

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