Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 9 expert reviews

Excellent:

8
Good:

1
Average:

0
Bad:

0

Pros:

PCIe x4 slot connected to Z87 PCH for memory overclocking.
Packed with unadvertised highend OC features.
Minimalistic esthetic design.

Cons:

UEFI BIOS did freeze at times.
Some features and options for OC missing, like the Cache Multiplier.

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Last revision on April 23, 2015

Reviewers Liked

PCIe x4 slot connected to Z87 PCH for memory overclocking
Packed with unadvertised highend OC features
Minimalistic esthetic design
Great performance at all times
New BIOS and software design
BIOS ready for tweaking
Superb memory overclocking
Crossfire and SLI ready
Dual UEFI BIOS
USB 3.0 Onboard headers
Aesthetically Pleasing Heatsinks

Reviewers Didn't Like

UEFI BIOS did freeze at times
Some features and options for OC missing, like the Cache Multiplier
Front panel USB 3.0 port can interfere with memory cooling fans
No Intel Thunderbolt
Color scheme used may not appeal to all
No Wireless features

Expert reviews and ratings

we would like this board to be a bit quicker, but manufacturers do have a tendency to ship motherboards with lose memory subtimings, which helps improving memory compatibility but lowers performance a little On another note we had a look at power...

By Ocaholic on January 02, 2014

I was a little skeptical about the Z87X-UD3H when I started reviewing it. Being the lowest priced Z87 board Gigabyte offers you really cannot expect that much, but during the course of this review I was pleasantly surprised. It has many things you would...

By ThinkComputers on December 02, 2013

My motherboard reviews over the past few months have almost solely been of high-grade enthusiast products from various brands. There are a lot of board options for those looking to spend $200 or more, and I will cover more of those soon, but there are...

By techPowerUp! on August 23, 2013

The Z87X-UD3H is a budget board that packs a punch and for this it rightfully receives the Bjorn3D Golden Bear Award....

By bjorn3d.com on August 05, 2013

The Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H strikes a great balance of useful, practical features, easy overclocking and a fair £149 price. While it’s not perfect, with the EFI repeating settings and a rather drab colour scheme, it nails the fundamentals so well that...

By Bit-tech.net on July 15, 2013

In our comparison tables, meanwhile you find benchmark values regarding 43 recent Z97 and Z87 motherboards. Furthermore we do not comment the benchmark values. The idea and also the goal is to present to you a market overview which helps you choose the...

By Ocaholic on December 03, 2014

Going into our review of the Z87X-UD3H we had some concerns about performance and especially overclocking. Lately we have not been all that impressed with Intel based motherboards simply because they are almost all just copies of each other with a...

By decryptedtech.com on December 30, 2013

So far things are looking good for the Gigabyte Z87X-UD3H. It has a clean layout and some very obviously changes components. Right now from the looks of the board we are guessing that Gigabyte intends this board to be used by enthusiasts looking for the...

By decryptedtech.com on November 04, 2013

GIGABYTE GA-Z87X-UD3H is a high-quality solution provided in the format ATX, which is characterized by very competent in design, high quality manufacturing, designed cooling system and very good equipment. GIGABYTE GA-Z87X-UD3H, is difficult to say...

By extremespec.net on September 23, 2013

What's this ? A look at a second Z87-based board in a single week ? Indeed – I've been a bit slack on our motherboard content as of late, but I've found a rhythm and plan to make it a regular feature on the site again. It helps that I genuinely enjoy...

By Techgage on September 06, 2013

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