Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD5H

Overview

The Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD5H features four DIMM slots for up to 32GB of RAM. Using the chipset's dual-channel memory architecture, it supports frequencies of 1066, 1333 and 1600MHz, while 2133, 2400 and 2800MHz are possible through overclocking. Whereas the Z77 chipset provides six SATA ports (two 6Gb/s), Gigabyte includes two Marvell 88SE9172 6Gb/s controllers for another four ports.

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 11 expert reviews

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Good:

4
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Last revision on February 10, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Looks great
Lots of SATA3 and USB 3.0
Great BIOS
Four video outputs
MSATA connector for onboard SSD

Reviewers Didn't Like

Fan control should be better
Need extra hardware to leverage all the USB ports
PCI slot blocked if you use a second graphics card

Expert reviews and ratings

Although Gigabyte's contender is considerably more expensive at $230, it's a "no expenses spared" kind of product, going as far as bundling an add-in card for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Fortunately, if you don't need this, the Z77X-UD5H is the same board sans wireless connectivity for $190...

By TechSpot on April 20, 2012

It lacks onboard Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and some of the fancy features of pricier competitors, but buyers looking for a real-world Z87 board that still has support for loads of drives and expansion cards should seriously consider the GA-Z87X-UD5H....

By Computer Shopper on July 16, 2013

In recent years there has been an explosion of feature-rich motherboards, and with the launch of the Z77 we have seen a wide range of offerings already. Gigabyte's Z77X-UD5H sits in a sweet spot in this regard – it doesn't have the at...

By PC Authority on June 25, 2012

Review: Gigabyte Z77X-UD5H Ivy Bridge motherboardby Tarinder Sandhu on 31 May 2012, 09:30 Tags: Gigabyte (TPE:2376) Quick Link: HEXUS.net/qabher Add to My Vault: We felt that Gigabyte was on to something of a winner with its GA-Z77-D3H motherboard....

By HEXUS.net on May 31, 2012

We’re happy to say that the UD5H is a pleasing return to form for Gigabyte, as it proved a very close match for both the Asus Maximus V Gene and the reference Intel board in our testing. Granted it was slightly behind the Gene in our Media...

By Bit-tech.net on May 09, 2012

Today we are taking a look at the Gigabyte Z77X-UD5H, the latest Z77 motherboard targeting the mainstream enthusiast audience. This board is built for overclocking and stability using the 3D power system with Auto Voltage Compensation. Is this an...

By Kitguru.net on May 01, 2012

It's always difficult when you're reviewing the first in a line of products. Without much to compare it to it's too easy to be bowled over by impressive performance that on later viewing is only middling, or equally be underwhelmed by...

By Overclock3D on April 23, 2012

The Gigabyte Z77X-UD5H marks a serious return to the world of high-end motherboards. Gigabyte has, after all, had a hard time in recent years, being left behind by two of its biggest rivals, Asus and MSI, as they found new, profitable revenue streams....

By TechRadar on April 23, 2012

The Z77X-UD5H review you're reading today will have been published several months after evaluating it thoroughly. This isn't something we usually do, but in this case, the board immediately became our test bench for everything from CPU reviews ,...

By hardCOREware on May 13, 2013

Over the years Gigabyte has taken their fair share of abuse from my reviewer brethren and to be honest much of what was said was right on. Many of the issues resolved around Gigabyte using features that didn’t necessarily benefit the end-user, or...

By Real World Labs on September 25, 2012

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