Question 1

will this motherboard work without a video card? Can it use the build in video & audio of the  4th gen intel processor? Does it have an HDMI port to do this?

Accepted Answer

It will work with only the built in video/audio of the Generation 4 processors.  It will also allow concurrent use of the on-board and an external video card.  You can use either the HDMI port, or either Thunderbolt port as a display port, also.  This means that in theory, you could use a Apple style Thunderbolt to display (i.e. VGA or DVI) converter, also.  I've not tried the later, so I can not confirm that it will work firsthand, but it has been stated that it does work by others.

Question 2

Are the Tunderbolt ports Thunderbolt 2.0?

Accepted Answer

I believe that the Thunderbolt ports are version 1.0.  However in Windows I was able to copy a 32 GB directory in 5 minutes.  I have Windows 7, Mac Mavericks, Centos 6 Linux operating systems running off my motherboard.

Question 3

Hi.
I would like to use this mobo with Apple Thunderbolt Display and a discrete video card. Is that possible? Will I face any performance limitations on my graphics card? Or I can use my Apple Th. Display with this mobo only on integrated graphics?
Thanks.

Accepted Answer

My understanding it is possible to use both Thunderbolt display adapters for monitors and add a discrete video card. In my configuration I use both of the Thunderbolt display adapters to drive a pair of 27” monitors. I use my computer configuration for MS Excel modeling and VBA application so I don’t have a need (nor space) for a 3rd monitor. Of course if your application is gaming then my description above would not apply. After saying all of the above I’m very impressed with the speed of the mobo/processor/memory configuration when running my Excel models.
I hoped this helped.

Question 4

how many processors and graphics cards will this motherboard support?

Accepted Answer

ASUS Z87 supports up to four cores and two graphic quad-GPU in a SLI configuration

Question 5

wil the Cooler master V8GST fit this Motherboard?

Accepted Answer

I assume you mean the CoolerMaster V8 GTS.  Shouldnt be any issues although you'll want to take care that your RAM has enough clearance from the side of the cooler.  If your RAM is excessively tall it might have issues.

Question 6

is this board the latest revision 2C ?

Accepted Answer

No
Seem to have no problems with USB 3 but have not done actual benchmarks.  Happy with product.

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