Despite some saying it is a security leak, it is a huge help to administrators wanting to get business users up and running quickly. The Q87 and Q85 platforms are meant for business users. The other major feature one loses with the H87 is the ability to have If one looks at typical configurations with add-on GPUs, the single GPU configuration is the most popular. The H87 platform allows for up to two SLI GPUs which is adequate for the vast majority of users. Users get features such as the ability to utilize Tri-SLI/ Crossfire, overclock K series parts, and generally see motherboard manufacturers trying to add rich onboard features. The Intel Z87 PCH is targeted at higher-end LGA1150 workstations and gaming platforms. The quick answer to the difference between the Z87, Q87, Q85, H87 and B85 chip sets is that they target different users. Over time we will likely see other PCH options find their way into retail designs such as the H81 which is expected to be popular in mini ITX designs supporting only one DIMM per channel (16GB maximum.) Let’s take a quick look at some of the key differences.

The goal is to compare differences since they can be a bit confusing. Today we are looking at five of the major launch consumer and business chipsets: Z87, Q87, Q85, H87 and B85.

As we have seen with the C226 chipset on the server/ workstation side, Lynx Point does have the capability to provide more connectivity. Previous generation LGA1155 chipsets had a maximum of two SATA III 6.0gbps ports from the PCH as an example. Key differences this time around are additional USB 3.0 and SATA III ports onboard. Along with the new socket comes a new Lynx Point family of PCH options. The Intel Haswell series of processors launched with the new LGA1150 socket.

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