The Asus Gryphon Z87 is a premium, MicroATX motherboard in their "TUF" series. That line denotes higher quality components and rugged construction, and Asus stands behind that with a longer warranty and advance replacement in the case of board failures.
In terms of connectivity, this board is well equipped. It has dual video outputs with DVI and HDMI, both analog and digital audio outputs, Intel gigabit Ethernet, and several USB ports: four each of USB 2.0 and 3.0, in fact. Four PCI-Express slots are also present, in varying sizes, with SLI and Crossfire supported as well.
In terms of connectivity, this board is well equipped. It has dual video outputs with DVI and HDMI, both analog and digital audio outputs, Intel gigabit Ethernet, and several USB ports: four each of USB 2.0 and 3.0, in fact. Four PCI-Express slots are also present, in varying sizes, with SLI and Crossfire supported as well.
Model: Asus Gryphon Z87
Specifications
Socket | 1150 |
CPU Compatibility | Intel Socket 1150 for 4th Generation Processors |
Form Factor | MicroATX |
Chipset Manufacturer | Intel |
Chipset | Z87 |
Front Side Bus | Direct Media Interface |
Network Connectivity | Gigabit Networking |
Network Controller | Intel I217V Gigabit LAN controller |
Audio Controller | Realtek ALC892 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC |
Cooling System | Heatsink |
Color | Black |
Memory Support | |
Type | DDR3 |
Maximum Speed | 1600 MHz |
Number of Slots | 4 |
Maximum Size per Slot | 8 GB |
Maximum Amount Supported | 32 GB |
Onboard Video | |
Chipset Manufacturer | Intel |
Processor Type | CPU Integrated Graphics |
Maximum Shared Memory | 1024 MB |
Maximum Resolution | 4096x2160 |
Maximum DVI Resolution | 1920x1200 |
Maximum HDMI Resolution | 4096x2160 |
DVI | 1 |
HDMI | 1 |
External Connections | |
USB 2.0 | 4 |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0) | 4 |
Audio Out | Surround Sound (7.1) |
Audio In | Line-In/Microphone |
S/PDIF | Optical |
LAN (RJ45) | 1 |
Internal Connections | |
USB 2.0 | 2 (providing 4 ports) |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0) | 1 |
SATA III 6.0Gbps | 6 |
TPM (module sold separately) | 1 |
SATA Controllers | |
SATA III 6.0Gbps Controller 1 | 6 port - Intel Z87 |
Expansion Slots | |
Slot 1 | PCI Express 3.0 x16 |
Slot 2 | PCI Express 2.0 x1 |
Slot 3 | PCI Express 3.0 x8 in a x16 size |
Slot 4 | PCI Express 2.0 x4 in a x16 size |
Additional Information | |
SLI Compatible | Yes |
Crossfire Compatible | Yes |
RAID Support | 0,1,5,10 |
Bluetooth | No |
BIOS Features | |
UEFI BIOS | Yes |
EZ Flash | Yes |
OC Profiles | Yes |
Dimensions | |
Height | 244 mm (9.6 in) |
Width | 244 mm (9.6 in) |