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Intel DZ77GA-70K

The Intel DZ77GA-70K is equipped with two PCIe 3.0 x16 slots and support both CrossFireX and SLI. There are four DDR3 DIMM slots and Intel has color coded bank A and bank B to avoid confusion. Complementing the Z77's six SATA ports (two 6Gb/s), Intel includes a Marvell 6Gb/s controller that can handle four SATA 6Gb/s ports, though the DZ77GA-70K only uses three: two are onboard near the Z77's SATA ports and one is on the I/O panel.

Based on 10 reviews

Excellent:

5
Good:

2
Average:

2
Bad:

1

Pros

Designed to take advantage of Ivy Bridge features.
Excellent Visual BIOS.
Low power usage.
USB 3.0 hub design adds 3.0 ports without using PCIE lanes.
Onboard WiFi and Bluetooth.
POST sequence LEDs enable easy diagnosis of POST problems.
Four USB 3.0 Connectors.
Voltage Regulator Heatsinks.
Intel Rapid Storage Technology.
3 Year Warranty.
Dr MOS.
Back to BIOS Switch.
Exceptional Auto Tuning, Up to 64GB od Quad Channel DDR 3 Memory.
Dual Intel Gigabit LAN.
Superb graphical BIOS design.
Consumer IR connector.

Cons

Mediocre collection of features for the price.
Still not feature competitive as it could be.
Clunky Bluetooth module.
Could use a couple more SATA III Ports.
Only one video output.

By TechSpot on April 20, 2012

We won't say the DZ77GA-70K isn't worth that price, but it's probably not worth it for most builders. Feature-wise, the board doesn't offer much beyond the Z77 Extreme6. While it slipped behind in most speed tests, it consumed the least power...

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By APH Networks on September 14, 2012

In my QNAP TS-419P II review a few weeks ago, I have briefly talked about one of our many adventures during our church summer conference. While buying six 5L jugs of motor oil to bring home is definitely one of the highlights, it is certainly not the...

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By CNET Australia on July 25, 2012

The DZ77GA-70K is going to appeal to a specific subset of people: those who are looking for expandability and features more than anything...

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By PC Mag on June 25, 2012

The Intel Desktop Board DZ77GA-70K is a fine, if slightly pricey, Ivy Bridge–ready motherboard for those who don’t expect a gala feature set....

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By PCQuest on May 30, 2012

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By Benchmark Reviews on May 06, 2012

IMPORTANT: Although the rating and final score mentioned in this conclusion are made to be as objective as possible, please be advised that every author perceives these factors differently at various points in time. While we each do our best to...

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By TechRadar on May 04, 2012

Nowhere near as weak a board as we've seen from Intel launch boards in the past, but the Intel DZ77GA-70K really struggles to achieve its enthusiast...

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By LanOC Reviews on April 23, 2012

and FVWith the Intel DZ77GA-70K I really didn’t know what to expect when going in. I know my last few experiences with Intel board have been great. But it’s still always hard to get the old non overclockable boards out of your head. The...

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By Hi Tech Legion on April 23, 2012

It’s been quite a while since you probably heard someone recommend an Intel motherboard. Intel branded motherboards have been shunned based on price and lack of expandability as well their appearance. I can say I have never tested a bad Intel...

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By Computer Shopper on April 23, 2012

Unlike some Intel boards we've seen in the past, the DZ77GA-70K is loaded with enthusiast-friendly features, and it sports a beautiful, powerful graphical BIOS. It’s a great basis for a new PC build using 2012's Ivy Bridge processors....

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