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ASRock Z370 Extreme4 Motherboard
ASRock Z370 Extreme4
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Asus ROG Strix Z370-F Gaming Motherboard
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MSI Z370 Gaming M5 Motherboard
MSI Z370 Gaming M5
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5 editorial reviews
Looking to save some cash while still having access to great features? We check out the mid-range Z370 Extreme4 motherboard which comes in with an attractive price-tag.Read more
Can the Z370 Extreme4 balance features, performance, and overclocking against a midrange price for a value victory?Read more
Throughout December and early January, we ran a series of giveaways for our readers. There was onlyRead more
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Having tested the Z370-E, we take a drive with the cheaper Z370-F of Asus' ROG Strix subseries. Does a lower price make for a better value?Read more
Bearing the new Intel Z370 chipset, we check out the ROG STRIX Z370-F Gaming to see how it handles the 6-core 8700K.Read more
Introduction and Technical SpecificationsRead more
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This is our fifth ATX-sized Z370 model and second to be priced at $200. Will the Z370 Gaming Pro Carbon AC outrank the others in performance, overclocking, features, or value?Read more
MSI's midrange Z270 board packs next-gen storage features, tasteful RGB lighting, and stealthy looks into a package under $200. We like it, but could do without the plastic flourishes that complicate installation.Read more
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4.2 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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4.1 out of 5
39 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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4.3 out of 5
36 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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General

Motherboard typeATXATXATX
Processor socket
LGA 1151
LGA 1151
LGA 1151
Cooling typePassivePassivePassive

Memory

Supported memory bus clock
  • 2400 MHz
  • 2133 MHz
  • 2666 MHz
  • 2800 MHz
  • 2933 MHz
  • 3200 MHz
  • 3733 MHz
  • 3600 MHz
  • 3800 MHz
  • 4000 MHz
  • 4133 MHz
  • 4266 MHz
  • 4333 MHz
  • 2400 MHz
  • 2133 MHz
  • 2666 MHz
  • 2800 MHz
  • 3000 MHz
  • 3200 MHz
  • 3300 MHz
  • 3400 MHz
  • 3333 MHz
  • 3466 MHz
  • 3733 MHz
  • 3600 MHz
  • 3866 MHz
  • 4000 MHz
  • 2400 MHz
  • 2133 MHz
  • 2667 MHz
  • 2800 MHz
  • 3000 MHz
  • 3200 MHz
  • 3300 MHz
  • 3400 MHz
  • 3333 MHz
  • 3466 MHz
  • 3733 MHz
  • 3600 MHz
  • 3866 MHz
  • 4000 MHz
RAM technologyDDR4DDR4DDR4
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMMDIMM
Maximum RAM size64 GB64 GB64 GB
Number of memory slots444
Unbuffered memoryyesyesyes
Memory channelsDualDualDual
ECCnonono
Non-ECCyesyesyes
Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)yesyesyes

Audio properties

Audio codecRealtek ALC1220
SupremeFX
Realtek ALC1220
Audio output channels7.17.17.1

Graphics

DirectX version12.0
N/A
N/A
Parallel processing technology support
  • 2-Way CrossFireX
  • 2-Way SLI
  • 3-Way CrossFireX
  • Quad-GPU CrossFireX
  • Quad-GPU SLI
  • 2-Way CrossFireX
  • 2-Way SLI
  • 3-Way CrossFireX
  • 2-Way CrossFireX
  • 2-Way SLI
  • 3-Way CrossFireX
Maximum resolution
  • 4096
  • 2160
N/A
N/A

Technical details

Compatible processor series
  • Intel Core i3
  • Intel Core i5
  • Intel Core i7
  • Intel Core i3
  • Intel Core i5
  • Intel Core i7
  • Intel Celeron
  • Intel Pentium
Maximum number of processors111
Maximum number of SMP processors111

BIOS

BIOS typeUEFIUEFIUEFI
BIOS features
  • Multilingual BIOS
  • UEFI BIOS
  • SMBIOS 2.7 support
  • Secure Backup UEFI Technology
  • ACPI 6.0 support
  • WfM 2.0 support
  • Multilingual BIOS
  • UEFI BIOS
  • ASUS EZ Flash 3
  • DMI 3.0 support
  • SMBIOS 3.0 support
  • ACPI 6.0 support
MSI ClickBIOS 5
BIOS memory size16.0 mB16.0 mB
N/A
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version2.7
N/A
N/A
ACPI version6.06.0
N/A

Storage

Supported drive types
  • HDD
  • SSD
  • HDD
  • SSD
  • HDD
  • SSD
Supported storage drive interfaces
  • M.2
  • Serial ATA III
  • M.2
  • Serial ATA III
  • M.2
  • Serial ATA III
RAID levels
  • 0
  • 1
  • 5
  • 10
  • 0
  • 1
  • 5
  • 10
  • 0
  • 1
  • 5
  • 10

Expansion slots

Number of M.2 (M) slots222

Internal I/O ports

Thunderbolt headers1
N/A
N/A
Number of COM connectors11
N/A
CPU fan connectoryesyesyes
Number of chassis fan connectors224
EPS power connector (8-pin)yesyesyes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YYY
TPM connectoryesyesyes
Number of SATA connectors866
Number of SATA III connectors866
Front panel connectoryesyesyes

Rear panel I/O ports

S/PDIF out portyesyesyes
Microphone inputyesyesyes
Headphone outputs111
HDMI ports quantity111
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports111
PS/2 ports quantity1
N/A
1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity111
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity111
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity422
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity1
N/A
N/A
DVI-D ports quantity11
N/A
DisplayPorts quantity
N/A
11

Network

Ethernet LAN (Network)yesyesyes
LAN controllerIntel I219-VIntel I219-VKiller E2500
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet

Dimensions

Width9.61 in9.61 in9.61 in
Depth12.01 in9.61 in9.61 in