AsRock & Biostar Motherboard Sellers in India

[AcceleratorX]

re: AsRock & Biostar Sellers in India

@dexter: Call up mediaman Chennai

Mediaman Group

Ask them for ASRock Z77 Pro4. I just got one today for my friend. Price quoted was 8.5K + tax ~ 9000 for me.

Unbeatable features at this price. For example:

- Crossfire (PCIe 3.0 x16 and x4)
- 6 USB 2.0 + 2 USB 3.0 ports at back
- 4 SATA 6gbps and 4 SATA 3gbps
- 1 USB 3.0 header for front panel, 2 USB 2.0 headers

and more. When I get time, I will take effort and put in a more detailed overview.

 

[dexterz]

re: AsRock & Biostar Sellers in India

@dexter: Call up mediaman Chennai

Mediaman Group

Ask them for ASRock Z77 Pro4. I just got one today for my friend. Price quoted was 8.5K + tax ~ 9000 for me (Mumbai).

Unbeatable features at this price. For example:

- Crossfire (PCIe 3.0 x16 and x4)
- 6 USB 2.0 + 2 USB 3.0 ports at back
- 4 SATA 6gbps and 4 SATA 3gbps
- 1 USB 3.0 header for front panel, 2 USB 2.0 headers

and more. When I get time, I will take effort and put in a more detailed overview.

the mediaman guy actually walked into the retail shop i was in. he said that he didnt stock z series motherboards and would get them only on order.
9.5k plus tax for z77 extreme 4 through mediaman. 8.8k plus tax for z68 ext3 gen3. also asked a retailer who got asrock via jupiter and he quoted around 7.6k plus tax(couldnt get it today as it was jupiter wasnt working)
waiting for call back from the jupiter retailer. so frustrated. think ima end up getting amd :s

 

[AcceleratorX]

re: AsRock & Biostar Sellers in India

I have one more alternative for you:

MSI Z68A-G45 (B3) - 8550 + shipping
MSI Z68A-G45 (G3 - PCIe 3.0 support) - 9500+shipping

Both boards will be available from SMC (SMC international) if you are interested (email them, I think it's not on the website).

Otherwise, if you want to go for AMD, I highly recommend Biostar TA990FXE - great features at great price (available from *www.techshop.in)

And yes Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 is 8.1K all inclusive when bought from Jupiter.

 

[dexterz]

re: AsRock & Biostar Sellers in India

I have one more alternative for you:

MSI Z68A-G45 (B3) - 8550 + shipping
MSI Z68A-G45 (G3 - PCIe 3.0 support) - 9500+shipping

Both boards will be available from SMC (SMC international) if you are interested (email them, I think it's not on the website).

Otherwise, if you want to go for AMD, I highly recommend Biostar TA990FXE - great features at great price (available from TechShop.in - Buy Tech Online Now!!!)

And yes Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 is 8.1K all inclusive when bought from Jupiter.

thanks for suggestions.i'll probably finalize selection on monday once i get call back from the jupiter guys. btw how good is the biostar z68k+ ~7.2k rs.

 

[AcceleratorX]

re: AsRock & Biostar Sellers in India

Since I'm using TZ68A+ (almost the same board) I can comment on it. It's a good motherboard, decent build quality. The main concerns are USB ports on back panel (only 4) and placement of chipset heatsink. If it has all the features you need, you can go for it. It overclocks well and is very stable, and even supports PCIe 3.0 and Crossfire (x16 + x4).

 

[dexterz]

re: AsRock & Biostar Sellers in India

Since I'm using TZ68A+ (almost the same board) I can comment on it. It's a good motherboard, decent build quality. The main concerns are USB ports on back panel (only 4) and placement of chipset heatsink. If it has all the features you need, you can go for it. It overclocks well and is very stable, and even supports PCIe 3.0 and Crossfire (x16 + x4).

awesome. if i cant get the asrock extreme 3 gen 3 i'll get this one.

 

[AcceleratorX]

re: AsRock & Biostar Sellers in India

awesome. if i cant get the asrock extreme 3 gen 3 i'll get this one.

You can even go for the ASRock Z68 Pro3 but I think it's not as good as the Biostar TZ68K+ (one of my previous posts in this thread explains why).

 

[dexterz]

re: AsRock & Biostar Sellers in India

You can even go for the ASRock Z68 Pro3 but I think it's not as good as the Biostar TZ68K+ (one of my previous posts in this thread explains why).

it'll either be the asrock extreme 3 gen3 or the Biostar TZ68K+ if i keep budget to around 8k. is the Z77 extreme 4 worth 9.5k plus tax?

 

[AcceleratorX]

re: AsRock & Biostar Sellers in India

When compared to the Z68 Extreme3 Gen3, Z77 Extreme4 gives you 2 more SATA 6gbps ports, a USB 3.0 front panel header and a better audio chip. If you need those features, go for the Extreme4.

Otherwise, ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 is the best deal.

 

[d6bmg]

re: AsRock & Biostar Sellers in India

is the Z77 extreme 4 worth 9.5k plus tax?

Yes it is worth it.
Apart from the points stated by AcceleratorX, there is a big difference between the build quality of Biostar and Asrock which will define the difference of mean lifetime between the boards as well as the most important thing which is overclocking.

 

[dexterz]

re: AsRock & Biostar Sellers in India

^^hopefully i can finalize on the motherboard tomorrow if i get the z68 extreme 3 gen 3 i'll stick to that cos i dont see need for additional sata 6gbps ports or usb 3.0 front panel header.

 

[AcceleratorX]

re: AsRock & Biostar Sellers in India

Yes it is worth it.
Apart from the points stated by AcceleratorX, there is a big difference between the build quality of Biostar and Asrock which will define the difference of mean lifetime between the boards as well as the most important thing which is overclocking.

Quality of components is a tricky thing actually. There are two things here: Ratings and longevity.

Ratings of the component (power handling, temperature, etc.) determine the overclocking ability and overall stability. Longevity means how things hold up over a few years.

Since now I've had a chance to have a good look at both Biostar and ASRock, I can make the following conclusions:

- Ratings wise, they are both similar.
- Longevity wise, ASRock's extreme series is better than anything Biostar has to offer (thicker PCB, more conductive layers, Japanese capactiors). However, ASRock's Pro series is very similar to Biostar.

Another brand you can look out for is MSI, most of their Military class motherboards are good quality (on the other hand, the "standard" boards where it isn't properly advertised....stay away unless you don't want to overclock. Many of MSI's standard/mid-range boards have hard power limits put into the BIOS to restrict overclocking so that the VRMs don't explode. This is a common problem with MSI and only resolved in the military class boards with "SFC" - Super Ferrite Chokes).

 

[d6bmg]

re: AsRock & Biostar Sellers in India

You won't find any 'real good user review' with Biostar. I'm not talking about review samples, as generally they have better quality than other boards.
Personally, I've 10 old Asrock board still kicking.

 

[AcceleratorX]

re: AsRock & Biostar Sellers in India

^You won't find any "real good user reviews" for ASRock's Pro series boards either, which is why I'm saying Biostar is basically the same as ASRock's Pro series.

The Extreme series boards are what always get awards and bring fame to ASRock

(That being said, it's a generalization since good reviews do exist both for Biostar and ASRock's Pro series, but still)

 

[d6bmg]

re: AsRock & Biostar Sellers in India

Obviously I'm talking about extreme series. I should have made that clear earlier.
Pro series boards of Asrock are bad.

 

[AcceleratorX]

re: AsRock & Biostar Sellers in India

I won't go so far as to call ASRock's Pro series as "bad", but in general Biostar is similar to ASRock's Pro series and both can be compared to Asus' low end motherboards in terms of component quality (which means "not bad", but if you're a hardcore abuser, you probably should look for better).

(It's just my opinion though. But I have had an opportunity to take a good look at both).

 

[dexterz]

re: AsRock & Biostar Sellers in India

called up jupiter and its retailers again. only the asrock mpro is available for 6.8k no extreme editions
mediaman is charging 8.8k plus taxes for z68 extreme3 gen3(will probably come to 10k).
gonna see if any good MSI boards are available in chennai else buy it online

edit: guess i have to go with z68 ext 3 gen3 from mediaman for 8.8k plus tax or get the biostar one if i can find it

 

[AcceleratorX]

re: AsRock & Biostar Sellers in India

called up jupiter and its retailers again. only the asrock mpro is available for 6.8k no extreme editions
mediaman is charging 8.8k plus taxes for z68 extreme3 gen3(will probably come to 10k).
gonna see if any good MSI boards are available in chennai else buy it online

edit: guess i have to go with z68 ext 3 gen3 from mediaman for 8.8k plus tax or get the biostar one if i can find it

Save some money and go for ASRock Z77 Pro4 at 8.5K + tax (ask mediaman). Actually, try asking for Z77 Pro3 as well, may be cheaper if available.

 

[dexterz]

re: AsRock & Biostar Sellers in India

Save some money and go for ASRock Z77 Pro4 at 8.5K + tax (ask mediaman). Actually, try asking for Z77 Pro3 as well, may be cheaper if available.

z77 pro 4 or extreme 4? cos extreme 4 was quoted at 9.5 plus taxes by mediaman chennai. i have the money to buy the boards. the problem is that these guys are grossly over pricing them

if possible can you enquire the price of asrock z77 extreme 4 or the z68 extreme 3 gen 3 at mediaman/jupiter mumbai? cos when i called today he quoted 10k incl of tax for z68 @ mediaman and jupiter chennai replied saying they dont sell mobo 1nos.
i ruled out the possibility of getting biostar cos it has only 2usb ports at back. wish i was traveling to mumbai this month

 

[AcceleratorX]

re: AsRock & Biostar Sellers in India

^I've already done all the enquiry.

Jupiter no longer has stock of the Extreme3 Gen3. When they had it, they priced it at 8.1K all inclusive. Mumbai branch does seem to have Z68 Pro3 (not Pro3-M) at 7.2K + tax.

As for Mediaman, the prices I got are as follows:

Z77 Extreme4 @ 9500 + tax
Z77 Pro4 @ 8500 + tax
Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 @ 8900 + tax

BTW Biostar has 4 USB ports at back - 2 USB 2.0 and 2 USB 3.0.

I'm expecting Biostar TZ77XE3 to arrive next month priced at about 7.5-8K. Let's see how that goes. Right now, however, ASRock's Z77 Pro4 is pretty good for the price.

The Z68 series are grossly overpriced, mainly because of the trouble of having to restock (Gen3 versions re-released). The Z77 series are not that badly priced.