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Brand | ASRock |
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Model | Z68M/USB3 |
CPU Socket Type | LGA 1155 |
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CPU Type | Core i7 / i5 / i3 (LGA1155) |
Supported CPU Technologies | Supports Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology Supports Intel K-Series unlocked CPU Supports Hyper-Threading Technology |
Chipset | Intel Z68 |
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Onboard Video Chipset | Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic |
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Number of Memory Slots | 2x240pin |
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Memory Standard | DDR3 2133(OC) / 1866(OC) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 |
Maximum Memory Supported | 16GB |
Channel Supported | Dual Channel |
PCI Express 2.0 x16 | 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 |
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PCI Express x1 | 2 x PCI Express x1 |
PCI Slots | 1 x PCI Slot |
SATA 3Gb/s | 4 x SATA 3Gb/s |
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SATA 6Gb/s | 2 x SATA 6Gb/s |
SATA RAID | 0/1/5/10 |
Audio Chipset | Realtek ALC892 |
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Audio Channels | 8 Channels |
LAN Chipset | Realtek 8111E |
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Max LAN Speed | 10/100/1000Mbps |
PS/2 | 1 |
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Video Ports | D-Sub + DVI |
HDMI | 1 x HDMI |
USB 3.0 | 2 x USB 3.0 |
USB 1.1/2.0 | 4 x USB 2.0 |
S/PDIF Out | 1 x Optical |
Audio Ports | 5 Ports |
Onboard USB | 6 x USB 2.0 |
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Other Connectors | 1 x Floppy connector 1 x IR header 1 x CIR header 1 x Print Port header 1 x COM port header 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header 1 x Power LED header CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector 24 pin ATX power connector 8 pin 12V power connector Front panel audio connector |
Form Factor | Micro ATX |
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Dimensions (W x L) | 9.6" x 8.6" |
Power Pin | 24 Pin |
Features | 100% All Solid Capacitor Design Supports Intel HD Graphics Built-in Visuals Multi VGA Output : D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI Support Intel Smart Response, Lucid Virtu Switchable Graphics Supports ASRock XFast USB, XFast LAN Technologies Supports graphical UEFI, ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec), Supports THX TruStudio Free Bundle : CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite |
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Date First Available | August 18, 2011 |
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Pros: SATA III is awesome in combination with a SSD. Works great, easy to OC. Worth every penny, and much greater value than those super expensive EVGA and ASUS Mobos.
Cons: None
Overall Review: ASRock Z68M/USB3 Intel Core i5-2500K (OC'd to 4.2 GHz) COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus EVGA SuperClocked GeForce GTX 560 Ti CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB DDR3 1600 Crucial M4 128GB SATA III SSD Thermaltake V9 BlacX Edition