Z68 vs P67

[Emelth]

Alright trying to further my knowledge of these two types of Mobos for this poll I am going to compare:

ASRock Z68 Extreme4 ATX Intel Motherboard - $184.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157250
VS
ASRock P67 EXTREME6 (B3) ATX Intel Motherboard - $174.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157231


Which one would you choose and why? What makes one better then the other?

Newegg.com comparison chart:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Productcompare.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007627%2050001944%20600093976&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&CompareItemList=280%7C13-157-231%5E13-157-231-TS%2C13-157-250%5E13-157-250-TS

 

[Pyree]

$10 more and you get SRT and quick sync.

 

[Emelth]

SRT? Quick Sync? not following

I know the P67 has more USB 3.0s, when it comes to RAID I know nothing about if thats what your talking about

 

[Pyree]

Z68 let you to use an SSD (up to 64GB) as a cache with a HDD.

Gives you fast boot time and program load as well as the storage you need.

Quick sync is good for fast transcoding of video.

Just my opinion. I found these feature useful.

If you don't need them, then it doesn't matter and the P67 can save you $10.

 

[Emelth]

An SSD would work on the P67 as well, is this some little extra perk on the z68 to make it go a little faster?

 

[Pyree]

No, you can combined an SSD with a HDD with SRT in a z68 mobo to create a drive with SSD cache what gives you the OS and program cached in the SSD for fast boot and program load, but also the storage because there is a HDD.

 

[fb39ca4]

The chipset automatically makes the drive a cache drive, so frequently used files load faster. What is stored is all automatic. If you use an SSD with P67, you have to manually install stuff to the SSD.

 

[Emelth]

Crap this one is difficult, the P67 has more USB 3.0 ports which is what I like since I have a lot of external HDDs. If I'm getting this correctly its beneficial for people that are getting SSD's to grab the Z68.

 

[k1114]

You have to set up SRT, it's a useless feature imo, a 60gb+ ssd is better without it as a boot drive. It's for budget clients with 20-30gb ssds.

 

[Pyree]

Well, usb 3.0 can be added with pcie card later. SRT and quick sync, you cannot. And there is nothing to bound you to use SRT if you decide to get a large SSD and just want to use that.

It's just me. If it is only $10, I will get the one with more feature even if I am not sure if I will use them or not in the future.

 

[Emelth]

Alright well most hardcore gamers will go with something more than a 64gb SSD

 

[Pyree]

Yeah. I think there isn't a clear performance winner between these 2 mobo.

It is going to be a decision of what feature the user wants and it will be different with everyone.

You will be fine with either one for gaming and use large SSD. Take you pick.