Strix Z270E Gaming
CPU |
Intel Socket 1151 for 7th/6th Generation Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron Processors
Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 |
Chipset |
Intel Z270 |
Memory |
4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4
3866(O.C.)/3733(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3400(O.C.)/3333(O.C.)/3300(O.C.)/ 3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/2133(O.C.) MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) |
Graphic |
Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel HD Graphics support
Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DVI-D/DisplayPort ports – Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz – Supports DVI-D with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz – Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB Supports Intel InTru 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously |
Multi-GPU Support |
Supports NVIDIA 2-Way SLI Technology
Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX Technology |
Expansion Slots |
2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)
1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x4 mode) 4 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 |
Storage |
Intel® Z270 Chipset :
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE mode only) 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s) |
LAN |
Intel I219V
Anti-surge LANGuard ROG GameFirst Technology |
Wireless Data Network |
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Supports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHz Supports MU-MIMO |
Bluetooth |
Bluetooth 4.1 |
Audio |
ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A
– Dual Headphone Amplifiers – Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs – Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking – High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input – SupremeFX Shielding Technology – Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback Audio Feature: – SupremeFX Shielding™ Technology – Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel – Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals – Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity – Sonic Radar III – Sonic Studio III |
USB Ports |
Intel Z270 Chipset :
6 x USB 3.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board) Intel Z270 Chipset : 6 x USB 2.0 port(s) ASMedia USB 3.1 controller : 1 x USB 3.1 front panel connector port(s) ASMedia USB 3.1 controller : 2 x USB 3.1 port(s) (Type-A + Type-C, Support 3A power output) |
ROG Exclusive Features |
ROG RAMCache II
ROG CPU-Z ROG CloneDrive Overwolf GameFirst IV ROG Aura – Aura Lighting Control – Aura RGB Strip Headers |
Special Features |
OC Design – ASUS PRO Clock Technology
– Full BCLK range for extreme overclocking performance 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 – Whole system optimization with a single click! 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 4, and Turbo App together, providing better CPU performance, efficient power saving, precise digital power control, whole system cooling and even tailor your own app usages. TPU – Auto Tuning, TurboV, GPU Boost – Fan Xpert 4 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors Gamer’s Guardian: – DRAM Overcurrent Protection – Stainless Steel Back I/O – Highly Durable Components – DIGI+ VRM – SafeSlot ASUS Exclusive Features : – AI Suite 3 – Ai Charger – ESD Guards – PC Cleaner ASUS EZ DIY : – ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 – ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS Q-Design : – ASUS Q-Shield – ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) – ASUS Q-Slot – ASUS Q-DIMM Gaming Aesthetics : – 3D printing friendly – AURA-RGB Lighting Digi+VRM Turbo APP |
Back I/O Ports |
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
1 x DVI-D 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI 2 x USB 3.1 Type-A + Type-C 4 x USB 3.0 (blue) 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 5 x Audio jack(s) 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth v4.0 |
Internal I/O Ports |
1 x AAFP connector
1 x RGB Header(s) 1 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.0 port(s) 3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 6 USB 2.0 port(s) 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE mode only) 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA mode & X4 PCIE mode) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s) 1 x CPU Fan connector(s) 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) 2 x Chassis Fan connector(s) 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s) 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s) 1 x Front panel connector(s) 1 x System panel(s) (Chassis intrusion header is inbuilt) 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector 1 x DRCT header(s) 1 x Thermal sensor connector(s) 1 x CPU OV 1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header(s) 1 x 14-1 pin TPM connector 1 x COM port header 1 x High AMP Fan header (4-pin) 1 x T_Sensor Connector 1 x AIO PUMP Header 3 x 3D Mount screw port(s) 1 x USB 3.1 front panel connector |
BIOS |
128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information. |
Manageability |
WfM2.0, DMI3.0, WOL by PME, PXE |
Operating System |
Windows 10 64-bit
Windows 8.1 64-bit Windows 7 32-bit Windows 7 64-bit |
Form Factor |
ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) |
Strix Z270E overview
Verdict
The Strix Z270E Gaming offers a lot for its SGD$409 price tag. It isn’t as laden with stuff as the Maximus line, and that comes out to its advantage considering it costs less than ASUS’ high-end boards. If you’re a gamer and are looking to find the ideal compromise between a stellar feature-set and affordability, the Strix Z270E Gaming should be in your crosshairs.