Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 9 expert reviews

Excellent:

5
Good:

4
Average:

0
Bad:

0

Pros:

Dual Card SLI Support.
Extra space between video card slots.
Onboard TPM for Security.

Cons:

No POST indicator.
Difficult to debug when overclocking.

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Last revision on April 30, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Dual Card SLI Support
Extra space between video card slots
Onboard TPM for Security
SATA 6
New Version Supports Gen3 PCIe
Onboard Video
Touch BIOS utility
Excellent overclocking
Integrated Graphics support
Wide slot spacing on x16 slots
Support for 2.2TBHDD
Inexpensive

Reviewers Didn't Like

No POST indicator
Difficult to debug when overclocking
No buttons on the PCB (reset/power)
EasyTune6 software seems confusing
Better master BIOS
Lacks Virtua GPU modes
Performance at stock speeds could be higher
No GUI BIOS
No backplate connectors for extra USB ports
Dual graphics cards must run in x8 mode
Hard-to-access CMOS jumper

Expert reviews and ratings

100

In the beginning of this review we asked the question of what can a mainstream motherboard really provide and do you need to build a great budget system. Having reviewed several P67 and Z68 we can say that a little goes a long ways and what is...

By Ninjalane on February 21, 2012

and FVWhile using the Z68X-UD3H-B3 I was impressed with the features included on what is essentially a budget motherboard. This is a perfect board for a shop to stock up on. It is capable of both being a good foundation of a gaming rig and being in a...

By LanOC Reviews on November 07, 2011

Itâ€™s hard to believe that GIGABYTE doesnâ€™t have just one Z68 offering... it has 16 motherboards based on Intelâ€™s latest chipset. Weâ€™re not quite sure why itâ€™s so...

By APC Magazine on October 20, 2011

Socket 1155 motherboards like the Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3 which are built around it offer up a mainstream suite of capabilities and a kitchen sink full o'features. The board supports 2nd Generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7 2xxx-series socket LGA1155...

By PCStats on August 16, 2011

The chipset that Intel should have launched Sandy Bridge with finally arrives...

By PC Authority on July 19, 2011

A Quality product with a large upgrade...

By Atomic MPC on July 14, 2011

The Z68X-UD3H-B3 is a great idea and is executed well but there are some stumbling points for the motherboard. One of the major features of the board--the GPU Switching feature--is based on the Lucidlogix Virtu software, which works most of the time,...

By Bjorn3D on June 22, 2011

Astoundingly, while some other manufacturers have yet to get one out the door, there are 12 different variations on the Z68 theme from Gigabyte already, including this, the Z68X-UD3H-B3.That's a lot of numbers and letters which basically tell us...

By TechRadar on June 17, 2011

This well-equipped Z68-based board lacks glitz, but it takes full advantage of the chipset and offers an excellent mix of ports, all at a reasonable price....

By Computer Shopper on May 01, 2011

Today we will test the Z68X-UD3P-B3 motherboard released by Gigabyte. The board has been designed to offer great performance and headroom for easy overclocking - at a reasonable price. As part of the company's Z68 series of motherboards, the...

By CDRinfo on October 20, 2011

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