"Although Intel's Z77 Express offers minor power reductions and management software updates, integrated USB 3.0 and the inclusion of Virtu MVP are the best reasons for users to care."
"All Z77 motherboards utilize all of the Intel Technologies introduced with the Z68 series as well as some new. I suggest using some of them it will enhance your user experience and help you save money in the long run. Two that are real stand outs are Smart Response and Vitru MVP."
"So what does this mean to the game play experience? I ran two graphics benchmarks (both DX10 because that's all the iGPU of the i5-2500K supports) comparing the performance of the iGPU, Radeon 6850, and Lucid Virtu MVP with HyperFormance turned on and off. The results were amazing."
News, Clips and Reviews
X-Bit Labs
Asrock's Intel Z77-Based Mainboard Gets Double Thunderbolt. More
October 29, 2012
HIS Coming up with a Radeon HD 7970 X2 Card More
October 26, 2012
TechPowerUp
ASRock Launches the Z77 Extreme6/TB4 Motherboard with Thunderbolt More
October 26, 2012
Legit Reviews
ASRock Releases Z77 Extreme6/TB4 Motherboard w/ Thunderbolt Support More
October 26, 2012
The Guru of 3D
HIS working on a dual GPU HIS Radeon 7970 X2 More
October 26, 2012
PC World New Zealand
Review: Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP5TH: "LucidLogix Virtu MVP makes another appearance, allowing you to combine the power of Intel's on-chip GPU with a discrete graphics card. When we tested this technology previously, the results were all over the show - I personally wouldn't bother with it." More
October 24, 2012
PC Perspective
Origin is embracing Lucid's Virtu MVP on their laptops: "They found that older games received a better performance boost, with many newer games suffering a variety of problems when Hyperformance is enabled. As you can always turn off these features, they were quite impressed with the Origin ultrabook and see only benefits from having a system with Lucid's Virtu MVP." More
October 19, 2012
The Tech Report
A look at Lucid's Virtu MVP Mobile...on Origin's 11.6-inch speed demon: "No question about it, Virtu MVP Mobile works. Virtual Vsync and HyperFormance both behave as advertised in supported games, and they even work in some unsupported games, as well. Lucid has developed some very impressive software, and the fact that it doesn't impede Nvidia's Optimus switchable graphics technology is particularly commendable." More
October 18, 2012
ASRock Announces the Release of its Top Tier Z77 Extreme11 Motherboard More
October 17, 2012
Bjorn 3D
ASUS Maximus V Formula: "Here we look at how the system scores with an ASUS GTX680 installed in the system. Now remember that the 2600K offers PCI-E 2.0 whereas the 3770K is PCI-E 3.0 enabled, and therefore we do see a small jump in graphics performance when we run the Xtreme preset which pushes the benchmark with 1920 x 1080 resolution and high preset detail levels. We have observed this phenomenon in more than three boards tested, so it is no fluke: the Virtu MVP really does make that big of a difference." More
October 15, 2012
PC Stats
Lucid join hands with AMD and deliver Virtu MVP on Trinity Socket FM2 boards More
October 10, 2012
Boydo's Tech Talk
Lucid Virtu MVP - Switchable Graphics for the Desktop: "Anyway, if I end up refreshing my desktop rig next year then this is something into which I will look." More
October 9, 2012
Benchmark Reviews
ASRock FM2 Series Motherboards with X-Boost Launched More
October 6, 2012
PC Perspective
ASUS P8Z77-V Deluxe LGA 1155 ATX Motherboard Review: "The addition of LucidLogix's Virtu MVP tech also adds a unique feature to the P8Z77-V Deluxe that uses discrete and integrated graphics together for faster video conversions." More
October 5, 2012
PC Perspective
Gigabyte Launches Flagship GA-F2A85X-UP4 Trinity Motherboard: "Also interesting is the inclusion of Lucid's Virtu MVP GPU virtualization technology, two EFI BIOS chips, switchable graphics, and the ability to crossfire certain 6000-series discrete graphics cards with the GPU in the Trinity APU." More
October 3, 2012
EE Times
"LucidLogix shows software speed up for GPUs more" More
January 12, 2012
The Tech Report
"Lucid's 'smarter vsync' could revolutionize game performance." More
Sept 21, 2011
XBit Laboratories
"Our today's hero, GigabyteGA-Z68X-UD3H-B3, differs from the four previously reviewed Gigabyte mainboards not only by the available video outputs, but also by LucidLogix Virtu technology support" More
July 8, 2011
TechPowerUp
"The inclusion of the Lucid Virtu software is a definite treat, and the included video outputs ensure that no discrete GPU is needed, but more than welcome should more 3D power be required." More
June 30, 2011
Overclockers
"Having the Virtu on-board is a convenient way to get the best use of a combination of an IGP and discrete graphics cards to get the highest performance for the type of work needed and the Intel Smart Response Technology is a performance boost that many can take advantage of." More
June 27, 2011
ProClockers
"The Lucid Virtu is ideal for those that want performance on-demand and the ability to shut down that discrete GPU if demand is low."More
June 24, 2011
TechRadar
"But the real star of the show here, as it will be for all Z68 motherboards, is Lucid's Virtu technology. Once again this deceptively simple piece of software, which enables you to use the integrated graphics core without removing your gaming GPU, proves itself to be a reliable and invaluable tool." More
June 16, 2011
About.com
"The Virtu GPU virtualization software combined with the Intel Z68 chipset is extremely easy to setup and use and has some very tangible benefits but it isn't going to be a major selling point for most users. Those that benefit the most from it are either those looking to reduce the power consumption of their system by turning off the dedicated graphics card except when needed or to those who frequently use their system for gaming but also want the benefits of Intel's QuickSync for transcoding video." More
June 16, 2011
Tom's Hardware
"... And obviously, if there's a drop of power user blood running through your veins, you'd build a Z68-based machine using integrated graphics and Virtu. …" More
June 11, 2011
FutureLooks
COMPUTEX 2011 Video Coverage – Lucid Gives Gamers V-Sync and High Frame Rates Without Sacrifice More
June 11, 2011
XBit Laboratories
"This heatsink hides the mainboard's major distinguishing feature – HydraLogix 200 chip. It allows combining graphics cards from different makers and at the same time serves as a hub that enables two graphics card slots to work at their maximum speed." More June 09, 2011
