Unlock the potential of your gaming setup with support for 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron Processors. Enjoy lightning-fast gameplay with PCIe 5.0 slots, Lightning Gen 4 x4 M.2, and USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 technology.
Experience unparalleled performance with support for DDR5 Memory, reaching speeds of up to 8000+ MHz with overclocking. Our enhanced power design, featuring direct 10+1+1 phases power, Core Boost, and Memory Boost, ensures your system runs smoothly and efficiently.
Stay cool under pressure with our premium thermal solution, which includes an enlarged heatsink with heat-pipe, MOSFET thermal pads rated for 7W/mk, additional choke thermal pads, and the M.2 Shield Frozr. Designed for high performance and non-stop gaming, this is the upgrade your system needs.
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Easy Setup
Easy setup even with a 'clean' installation of the operating system. -
Overclocking Capabilities
Supports overclocking for both the processor and RAM. -
Excellent Product Support
Manufacturer provides fresh drivers and firmware. -
Thermal Stability
Maintains components at a stable temperature thanks to its heatsinks. -
Good Build Quality
Built well with more layers providing rigidity and better overclocking support. -
Attractive Design
Attractive silver tone, leaning towards white, contrasts well with other components. -
High Storage Options
Offers 3 M.2 slots with 2 being 4th gen and 1 being 3rd gen. -
Noise Handling
Active cooling works well, though noise profile can vary between units.
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RAM Compatibility
Requires careful verification of RAM compatibility to avoid performance issues. -
Lack of Thunderbolt
Lacks Thunderbolt support, which may be a downside for some users. -
High Default Voltages
Default voltages are higher than necessary, needing manual adjustment. -
High Temperature
Board can run hot, especially around the PCH and M.2 slots. -
Inconsistent Fan Noise
Fan noise can be high-pitched and variable between units. -
No Onboard RGB
No onboard RGB diodes, only a 5V RGB header available. -
Fan Header Placement
System fan header is awkwardly placed between PCIe slot and M.2 heatsink. -
Limited Space for Cooler
Difficult to find thick 1U server copper coolers for this board socket.
