Product Comparison: ASUS SABERTOOTH Z77 vs ASUS ROG Maximus V Formula

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ASUS SABERTOOTH Z77 Motherboard

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General Specifications

Brand

ASUS

Model

SABERTOOTH Z77

ROG Maximus V Formula

Origin

China

About the Product

Based on Intel Z77 chipset, Sabertooth Z77 motherboard incorporates the ultimate reliability of ASUS TUF series with advanced thermal design and military-standard components all backed by limited 5-year warranty. It features new Thermal Armor and Thermal Radar for a comprehensive cooling solution.

The ASUS Republic of Gamer (R.O.G.) series motherboards has always been the pioneers to new overclocking methods for enthusiasts. With the great expectations from gamers, R.O.G. is pleased to introduce the Maximus V FORMULA motherboard.

Key Specs

Form Factor

ATX

EATX (Extended ATX)

Socket

LGA1155

Chipset

Intel Z77

Supported Processors

Supports 2nd and 3rd Gen Intel Core

Memory Slot Type

240 pin

What customers say about "Key Specs"

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z77 Motherboard

Works good with my COOLER MASTER HAF X 942 ATX full tower computer case.
Perfect in my Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower.
The thermal armor makes it easier to place into Full ATX towers without worrying about any fragile areas.
Installation was easy. Simple setup into NZXT Phantom Red Steel ATX Full Tower.
Fits in standard ATX case easily. Works well.

ASUS ROG Maximus V Formula Motherboard

Perfect EATX board. I like it and recommend.
Looks awesome! Great form factor on this for my case.
Excellent board. EATX form for my box. I like it.
Board size is Extended ATX. Perfect for my needs.
Will fit ATX case. I fit it in a Corsair 400R.

Size & Weight

Height

12 in.

Width

9.6 in.

10.1 in.

Depth

1 in.

Weight

2.2 lbs.

2.23 lbs.

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ASUS ROG Maximus V Formula

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ASUS ROG Maximus V Formula

Memory

Memory Type

DDR3

Maximum Speed

1866 MHz

Number Of Memory Slots

Max. Memory Supported

32 GB

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What customers say about "Memory"

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z77 Motherboard

I am using this MB with an I7-3770K CPU, and 32 GB of Corsair Vengeance memory. Works fine.
Extreme memory profile loaded no problem from CORSAIR DOMINATOR GT 8 GB.
Works well with Corsair DDR3 Dual Channel memory.
1866 memory makes for an easy overclock. No issues with memory on this mobo.
The main issue with these boards is the memory issue. The board doesn't support beyond 1866mhz DDR3 memory.

ASUS ROG Maximus V Formula Motherboard

I'm using GSkill TridentX 2x8GB 2400MHz. Works well.
Support memory range is great. I like it and recommend.
Works well with my memory DDR3 type. Good motherboard for me.
Not compatible with most memory sticks.
The memory channels A1 and A2 are not functioning properly.

Connectivity

PCI

PCI-E

2x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16, PCIe 2.0 x16, 3x PCIe 2.0 x1

3x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16, PCIe 2.0 x4, 3x PCIe 2.0 x1, mini-PCIe 2.0 x1

HDMI

USB

6x USB 3.0, 10x USB 2.0

6x USB 3.0, 8x USB 2.0

SATA

Other Interfaces

DisplayPоrt, RJ-45, Optical S/PDIF out, 6x audio jacks

DisplayPоrt, RJ-45, Optical S/PDIF out, Optical S/PDIF in, 5x audio jacks

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What customers say about "Connectivity"

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z77 Motherboard

I am really impressed with the design and placement of the peripheral connectors.
Unique PCI slot covers to keep the slots from building up dust.
ASUS made this easy to install including supplying Q-connection for the front USB and power led displays.
SATA ports are really confusing unless you use the manual.
LAN connector does not work.

ASUS ROG Maximus V Formula Motherboard

The USB 3.0 ports on my case which are connected to the USB 3.0 header on mobo work great.
Lots of power, lots of ports.
Plenty of USB headers. I like this mobo.
There are plenty of SATA ports, as well as USB 3.0 ports.
It has been a rock solid board with no issues other than faulty USB 3.0 rear ports.

Features

Native Audio

Realtek ALC892

Realtek S1220

Additional Accessories Included

Q-Shield, 4x SATA cables, SLI Bridge Connector, Q-connector, 2x Accessory Fans, 40mm I/O Cover fan lid, 3x PCIe x16 slot dust covers, 2x DRAM slot dust covers, 3x PCIe x1 slot dust covers, 2x Short fan screws, 4x Long fan screws, Adhesive Sponge for 35mm Fan

I/O Shield, 6x SATA cables, SLI Bridge Connector, Q-connector, ROG Connect cable, 12 in 1 ROG Cable Label, mPCIe Combo card, 2-in-1 RF Cable, Wi-Fi moving antenna

Extras

LucidLogix Virtu MVP, USB Charger+, Network iControl, USB BIOS Flashback, USB 3.0 Boost, New DIGI+ Power Control, Dust Defender, Thermal Armor, Thermal Radar

AMPed for Perfect Audio, GameFirst II, Hybrid Thermal Solution, ROG Connect, Extreme Engine Digi+, LucidLogix Virtu MVP, DTS UltraPC II

What customers say about "Features"

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z77 Motherboard

Very sturdy board, great features.
The UEFI bios is absolutely stunning.
All the latest features you'd expect (USB3, SATA3, Ivy Bridge, etc.).
Good thermal monitoring software. I like it.
Great motherboard with great features, and all at a very reasonable price.

ASUS ROG Maximus V Formula Motherboard

Lots of great features, very impressed with the quality of the board.
The audio is great, haven't had a chance to try out the water cooling yet, but hope to soon.
All the features are great. Perfect for me.
Feature packed and great looking. Excellent motherboard. I like it.
The red LED lights on the mobo its self might cause a problem if you have blue led case lights.

Power

Power Connectors

24-pin EATX, 8-pin ATX 12V

24-pin EATX, 8-pin ATX 12V, 4-pin ATX 12V

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

5 year(s)

1 year(s)

Certifications

CE, FCC

Other Information

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