Processor | apple_ci7 |
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RAM | DDR4 |
Memory Speed | 2133 MHz |
Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 6 |
Asus Z170-A ATX DDR4 Motherboards
Brand | ASUS |
CPU Socket | LGA 1151 |
Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
RAM Memory Technology | DDR4 |
Chipset Type | Intel Z170 |
Memory Clock Speed | 2133 MHz |
Platform | Not Machine Specific |
Model Name | FBA_90MB0LS0-M0EAY0 |
CPU Model | Intel Core i7 |
Memory Storage Capacity | 64 GB |
About this item
- Dual Intelligent Processors 5 with 5-Way Optimization
- USB 3.1 Boost
- M.2 and SATA Express Support
- 5X Protection II,DTS Studio Sound
- Refer user guide below
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For gaming | 3.4 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.4 |
Tech Support | 2.2 | 5.0 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 3.6 | 4.1 |
Stability | — | 4.8 | — | 4.3 | 3.7 | 4.3 |
Easy to install | 5.0 | — | 4.3 | — | 4.6 | — |
Value for money | — | — | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.0 | — |
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platform | not machine specific | windows | windows 10 | windows 11 | windows 10 | windows 11 |
cpu socket | LGA 1151 | LGA 1151 | Socket AM4 | LGA 1700 | Socket AM4 | LGA 1700 |
memory slots | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
memory capacity | 64 GB | 32 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB |
compatible processors | — | 8th Generation Intel Core | AMD 1st Gerenration Ryzen | Intel Core 14th/ 13th/ 12th Gen Processors, Intel Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors | — | Intel Core 14th/ 13th/ 12th Gen Processors, Intel Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors |
card interface | integrated | pci e | integrated | pci e | pci e | pci e x16 |
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Z170 ATX with One-Click Total System Optimization, packed with M.2, high-clarity Crystal Sound 3 and enduring 5X Protection II for enhanced performance and potent entertainment
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Technical Details
Brand | ASUS |
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Series | FBA_90MB0LS0-M0EAY0 |
Item model number | Z170-A |
Item Weight | 3 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 10.4 x 2.7 x 12.9 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 10.4 x 2.7 x 12.9 inches |
Number of Processors | 1 |
Computer Memory Type | DDR4 SDRAM |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. |
Manufacturer | ASUS Computer International Direct |
ASIN | B012NH05UW |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | August 5, 2015 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #1,097 in Computer Motherboards |
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From the manufacturer
500 Million Motherboards Sold
- In 2014, during its 25th year in business, ASUS sold its 500 Millionth motherboard, solidfying its place in history. ASUS Motherboards proudly exemplify the 'Best' design philosophy: Breakthrough technology, Easy Setup, Stable operation and Trusted reputation.
ASUS Z170-A
Overview
- Featuring a new white aesthetic that meshes well with a variety of chassis colors and designs, the Z170-A with 5-Way Optimization has the right combination of features to make the most of 6th Gen Intel Core Processors.
5-Way Optimization
UEFI BIOS for All
- With an intuitive EZ Mode and robust Advanced Mode, the Z170-A provides a wealth of easy-to-use features, such EZ Flash 3 to update UEFI from the internet without booting into Windows and overclocking / RAID wizards. At the same time, seasoned builders will appreciate the new pre-populated My Favorites tab as well as the depth of settings that have been maintained from previous generations.
Industry-leading 5X Protection II
Once built, a system needs to resist a variety of lifespan-reducing elements to ensure it can deliver for years to come, and 5X Protection II does just that. Combining LANGuard surge-protected networking, Overvoltage Protection (OVP), digital power delivery, Overcurrent Protection (OCP) and a stainless steel back I/O into 5X Protection II provides hardware level safeguards for long-term reliability.
Performs a variety of system tuning procedures through a single click:
1. Turbo Processing Unit (TPU) with Auto Tuning is able to automatically overclock the CPU to 95% of its potential maximum frequency, with an exhaustive stress-testing routine to ensure stable operation.
2. Energy Processing Unit (EPU) automatically adjusts power consumption according to the PC's needs, going as far as shutting down unused extra I/O controllers and graphics cards' power levels when unused.
3. Fan Xpert 3 is an advanced combination of hardware and software that can automatically calibrate PWM (on all 4-pin fan headers) or DC fans in the system for the right combination of cool and quiet.
4. DIGI+ Power Control fully complies with Intel IMVP8 specifications to ensures stable digital power delivery to increase overclocking potential, enhance system stability and improve power efficiency.
5. Turbo App allows for customized overclocking, cooling, network prioritization and audio profiles to be applied automatically on a by-application basis, making transitioning from gaming to watching a movie seamless.
What's In The Box
- Z170-A Motherboard
- User's Manual
- ASUS Q-Shield
- ASUS CPU Installation Tool
- 3x SATA 6Gb/s cables
- 1x ASUS 2-Way SLI Bridge
- 1x M.2 screw packet
- 1x Support DVD
- 1x Q-Connector
At a Glance:
- Intel Socket 1151
- Intel Z170 Chipset
- 5-Way Optimization for 1-click total system tuning.
- ASUS PRO Clock Technology for extended BCLK overclocking range.
- 2nd Generation T-Topology for DDR4 3200+ MHz with all memory slots populated.
- Integrated USB 3.1 with one Type A and one Type C port.
- Crystal Sound 3 for immersive gaming and multimedia audio.
- Intel I219-V Gigabit Ethernet with TurboLAN for no-lag gameplay.
- Advanced, intuitive UEFI BIOS for both novices and experts.
- 5X Protection II for long-lasting durability.
- ASUS Q-DESIGN for a safer, more enjoyable build experience.
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Fan Xpert 3: Dedicated Water Pump HeaderIn addition to all 4-pin headers supporting PWM control, self-contained and custom water cooling systems now have a dedicated header to connect to that provides the required 1A of power for both DC- or PWM-controlled pumps without having to sacrifice a CPU fan header. |
ASUS PRO Clock TechnologyA dedicated base-clock (BCLK) generator designed for 6th-generation Intel processors that allows overclocked base clock frequencies up to or beyond 400MHz, enabling additional flexibility in overclocking methods. |
Faster Storage by DesignThose looking to adopt speedy PCIe M.2 x4 will be happy to find the onboard slot supports 2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110 lengths of drives, able to accommodate larger capacity M.2 drives. For those that must have the fastest speed at any cost, the Z170-A offers several options for PCIe RAID: the onboard PCIe M.2 slot can be combined with another M.2 via the Hyper M.2 x4 add-on card (sold separately) or a PCIe NVMe drive. Alternatively, the M.2 slot can be adapted to U.2 via the ASUS Hyper Kit (sold separately) and then combined with a PCIe NVMe drive. |
USB 3.1, Two WaysWith both Type A and Type C USB 3.1 ports onboard, the Z170-Deluxe is capable of handling current USB 3.1 devices, as well as up-and-coming devices. What's more, ASUS USB 3.1 performance can take advantage of USB 3.1 Boost, pushing transfer speeds even higher than competitors' offerings. |
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Crystal Sound 3 for Sublime AudioA combination of hardware design and cherry-picked components deliver immersive audio with impeccable clarity for nearly any scenario, from gaming on a headset to enjoying a movie on 7.1 speakers. |
Faster, More Reliable EthernetStarting with the Intel I219-V Gigabit NIC, wired connections enjoy higher throughput and lower CPU overhead compared to alternatives. Combining that with ASUS Turbo LAN packet prioritization software ensures low-latency gaming, and minimal video buffering. Add in LANGuard hardware-level safeguards for both ESD and surge protection to ensure long-lasting performance. |
Industry-Leading 5X Protection IIOnce built, a system needs to resist a variety of lifespan-reducing elements to ensure it can deliver for years to come, and 5X Protection II does just that. Combining LANGuard surge-protected networking, Overvoltage Protection (OVP), digital power delivery, Overcurrent Protection (OCP) and a stainless steel back I/O into 5X Protection II provides hardware level safeguards for long-term reliability. |
Easy Setup for Easy DIYFor years, ASUS Q-Design has been quietly making the build process easier and more enjoyable. The joy of build-your-own is not just about the finished product, but about the journey itself. |
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Customers like the quality, ease of installation, appearance and value of the motherboard. They mention that it's a good value with all those functions and supports at this price. Customers also appreciate ease of use, and overclocking. That said, opinions are mixed on performance.
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Customers like the quality of the motherboard. They say it's a decent enough board, good, and typical of ASUS quality. Some say it feels much more premium than something like the Z170-A, and has fast quality RAM.
"...It feels much more premium than something like the Z170-A (a board I got which was defective. That ended up working out because it led me to this one)" Read more
"Great board at a decent price. It ouzes ASUS quality - which is a good thing. Has all the basics covered for a decent price...." Read more
"I just love ASUS products like this motherboard, very good quality than some Gigabyte motherboards...." Read more
"...Update: 8-8-16: No further issues. Stable and trouble-free since last update." Read more
Customers find the installation of the motherboard to be easy. They mention that the board is straight forward, and the wiring is easy and to the point. Some say that the overclocking is extremely easy, and that the BIOS is user friendly. They also say that it's stable and trouble-free, and mention that their build went smoothly.
"...-Overclocking manually was simple and easy-M.2 capability-Comes with some sata cables and other accessories..." Read more
"Very happy with this motherboard. Installation was a breeze...." Read more
"...The build went very smoothly, probably in part because this was my second build...." Read more
"...I bought this board along with an i5 6600k. Installation was a breeze but I really wanted to see was the BIOS...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the motherboard. They mention that it looks great, has a unique design, and is well-laid out. They also appreciate the small touches and the RGB. Overall, most are happy with the modern and friendly BIOS interface.
"...Three USB 2.0 headers and one USB 3.0 header-The look is neutral, but cool. Will work with any build really...." Read more
"...I really like the look of the board itself, the white and blue accents are a nice touch...." Read more
"...A very well laid out board with excellent space for components. No struggling with tight spaces or impossible cable angles...." Read more
"...The BIOS for this board are amazing. Very interactive and very nice looking. Great for overclocking and even tweaking at the finest of levels...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the motherboard. They mention that it's a very economical way to get the latest tech without paying for extra frills. Some say that it is a solid motherboard for the money and worth the extra money for stability.
"Great board at a decent price. It ouzes ASUS quality - which is a good thing. Has all the basics covered for a decent price...." Read more
"...You get it for its reasonably price and expectation of high quality build since ASUS is touted as one of the top motherboard manufacturers with..." Read more
"...Great for the price. You can likely get something better at this point, but I'll probably buy Asus for my next motherboard...." Read more
"...This is a great price for the performance and upgradability you get, so don't be a smartass and ruin it...." Read more
Customers find the BIOS easy to navigate, the manual clear, and the UEFI/BIOS is easy to use. They appreciate the simplicity and versatility of the motherboard. They also mention that the ease of access is excellent, and that the documentation is adequate.
"...Will work with any build really.-The UEFI/BIOS is easy to use...." Read more
"...I particularly like the orientation of the sata ports, very easy to access unlike some other boards I've used in the past...." Read more
"...The bios is clean and easy to navigate. The audio sounds good...." Read more
"...This is so much better. The BIOS for this board are amazing. Very interactive and very nice looking...." Read more
Customers like the overclocking capabilities of the motherboard. They say it has good overclock capabilities, and plenty of cooling parts. Some say the overclocked features are very rich, and the board overclocks surprisingly well.
"...-Overclocking manually was simple and easy-M.2 capability-Comes with some sata cables and other accessories..." Read more
"...; options like fan profiles, RAM timings and cpu overclocking options are clearly described and easily accessible...." Read more
"...UEFI BIOS is a great tool for any power user and this board makes overclocking easy...." Read more
"...The overclocking went well according to the utility, but after a couple of days it crashed hard...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the performance of the motherboard. Some mention that it works wonderfully for a moderately casual PC gamer, while others say that they experienced a failure to boot.
"...Since then it has booted well. Note however when i saved the bios the bios reported I hadn't made any changes yet I had changed the boot order...." Read more
"...Great for overclocking and even tweaking at the finest of levels. There are things I can tweak that I have never even heard of!..." Read more
"...I like the board a lot. Other than those weird boot issues which aren't really a problem after you turn the computer on, its great...." Read more
"...Everything works perfect, I love their BIOS interface, it had multiple options for overclocking and other interesting things." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the port on the motherboard. They mention that 1 of the rear panel USB 3.0 ports does not work, the Ethernet port did not work right of the box, and the video ports got busted. They also say that the protecting pins on the USB 3.0-port came off when they tried to disconnect it.
"...Upon rebooting I got the message that there was no boot drive. Going into the bios, I couldn't see my SSD on the "easy" screen...." Read more
"...The problems I encountered:- Plug and Play USB would stop working about 20 minutes after the O/S started up-..." Read more
"...available but I will mention that this motherboard has some legacy ports including VGA...." Read more
"...Then the USB2.0 header died again after just a few days. Fool me once, shame on you, Fool me twice....I am not waiting around for the next failure...." Read more
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This board has been great. It's basically an update to the original Z170-PRO, with a few small changes/upgrades.
PROS:
-The IO Shield is not the super flimsy thin metal that boards like the Z170-A have. Praise the sun!
-The lighting is cool. While not quite as customizeable as it could be, still cool
-A decent amount of USB ports and headers. Three USB 2.0 headers and one USB 3.0 header
-The look is neutral, but cool. Will work with any build really.
-The UEFI/BIOS is easy to use. You can update the BIOS directly from within rather than needing to boot to windows.
-Overclocking manually was simple and easy
-M.2 capability
-Comes with some sata cables and other accessories
-There are lots of other pros like the 3d printing mount and such, but I won't list them all. Read the specs!
CONS:
-Biggest con, and I can't even be sure the board is to blame, boot times are a little slow. Quickest I got was 18 seconds after disabling every setting I could in Windows. Before that it was taking anywhere from 45 seconds to a minute. And that's with an SSD as the boot drive, an I5 6600k, nice PSU, fairly normal stuff.
-Kind of an extension of the first con- sometimes it's like it needs to post twice? I hit restart (or power on) and the Asus screen pops up, then suddenly it kind of powers down again ( I can see my keyboard and mouse lights go off) and then its right back to it.
-Not really a con, but had some issues before updating to the latest BIOS version. (Do it, its easy)
-I cannot get the EZ tuning wizard to successfully overclock my system. In the end I did it manually and it worked great
-The lights don't turn all the way off when you shut your computer down. This may bother you if its in your bedroom. Not really an issue
-Apparently no ROG RGB strip headers is an gripe some people have? I honestly didn't even know they had strips, as I use an NZXT Hue+ in my case, and it works great.
I like the board a lot. Other than those weird boot issues which aren't really a problem after you turn the computer on, its great. Looks really great in an RGB build. Make sure you update the BIOS to the latest version. I will soon be installing an M.2 SSD and reinstalling Windows 10 onto that. If it makes a big difference I will be sure and update this review.
For this price point, I would really recommend it over the other Z170 boards that are under $200. It feels much more premium than something like the Z170-A (a board I got which was defective. That ended up working out because it led me to this one)
The Z170-A is a good mid-level motherboard for the intel 1151 platform. This board has all of the normal features you would want, without some of the extra, perhaps more frivolous features the higher end boards have.
I really like the look of the board itself, the white and blue accents are a nice touch. The pcb looks black in the pictures on Amazon, but its actually a really dark bown. You can't really notice though once its in a case.
Everything is laid out perfectly and is easily accessible. The RAM slots are spaced out enough from the cpu socket that RAM with normal heat spreaders will fit with a larger air cooler like the Cooler Master hyper 212 evo. Everything on the board is clearly labeled, which makes setup when building a breeze. I particularly like the orientation of the sata ports, very easy to access unlike some other boards I've used in the past.
The UEFI bios is awesome, typical Asus quality there. Its very easy to use and has mouse and keyboard support. You can control literally everything here, but "normal" options like fan profiles, RAM timings and cpu overclocking options are clearly described and easily accessible. I was able to easily select the appropriate XMP profile for my 3000 MHz DDR4 ram. I plan to do a manual overclock of my i5-6600k, but for now I went with the Auto Tune feature which easily overclocked my 6600k 4.2 ghz stable. The auto tuner asks what your use case is (gaming, general use, etc) and even asks what type of cooler you have installed (stock, air tower, liquid, etc) and calculates a safe overclock. The feature did its magic in a few minutes, and I had a 6600k overclocked to 4.2 ghz and RAM at 3000 MHz, with cpu temps of about 60-65C under stress test. You can even set temp thresholds for the auto OC if you desire (i.e., I want the highest overclock I can get without exceeding 70C cpu temp). The auto tune feature has certainly come a long way from what it was in my previous i5-2500k build, and I think most people would be just fine using it for their overclock. If you do want to go manual though, there is every possible setting you could want available for tweaking.
The onboard sound is actually really great on this board. The sound on my previous Asus P8p67 board was really flat and not very good, but this board has excellent sound. Clear and decent bass.
The only negative with this board is the included I/O shield. In short, its a piece of junk. Worst I/O shield I've ever come across. It was a pain to get into my case, and trying to get the motherboard lined up with it was near impossible. I almost decided to leave it out, but was able to get it to fit with some persistence. The problem is that the metal tabs on the shield are super annoying, and the shield itself is flimsy with no back cushion or anything. Still, it ended up being a 15 minute annoyance that won't bother you once everything is installed.
Overall a great "standard" motherboard for the Z170 platform. In the $100-150 range, I think the Z170-a or the Z170 pro gaming are your best bets.
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