The rotated CPU socket and DIMM slots do seem to help with airflow levels and the 17-phase VRM design does wonders when it comes to overclocking (can easily go well over 5GHZ on the i9-9900K if you have a very good cooler). RAM compatibility is also very good since the Z390 Dark supports modules with speeds surpassing 4600MHZ (we may get a chance to test some 4800MHZ modules on it to verify this).
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Now, in 2020 (yes, I know, the X570-Plus is from 2019) we even have refined offerings like the TUF-Gaming X570-Plus for the entry-level and budget space. In that same period, AGESA updates have improved compatibility and performance, making the whole experience that much better .
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Despite the GIGABYTE MZ31-AR0 being a server motherboard, it uses the regular E-ATX form factor, with with a single SP3 socket that, depending on the revision of the board, supports Naples (rev 1.x) or both Naples and EPYC (rev 2.x). This ranges from base 8 cores 16 thread model (EPYC 7251), all the way to a 64 core and 128 thread variant (EPYC 7742).
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Asus’ $849.99 ROG Zenith II Extreme is the company’s prime-time motherboard for AMD’s new third-generation TRX40 Ryzen Threadripper processors like the core-monster Threadripper 3970X. This board combines an abundance of overclocking features with a tasteful yet flashy exterior to create something that will appeal equally well to performance extremists, overclockers, and gamers willing to spill a few thousand dollars on a new PC.
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Usually small form factor comes with a premium, but the GIGABYTE X570 I Aorus Pro WIFI looks to change that with a modest price of just $220, which is an aggressive price against the competition in the X570 market. With features including an Intel AX200 Wi-Fi 6 wireless interface, support for DDR4-4400 memory, and two HDMI 2.0 video outputs, this X570 motherboard looks to have the mid-range market in its sights.
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If you’re looking for an Intel-based 10Gb workstation board with few frills, Supermicro’s C9X299-PG300F is worth considering. But the UEFI experience is rough around the edges, and overclockers might find more success with other brands.
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The master follows an impressive 16+3 phase digital power design already is a good indication of that, that’s would be 16x 70amp phases. This board offers a 5 Gbe LAN jack as well as a single Gigabit one and also has been fitted with WIFI 6 (802.11ax) for Gigabit wireless performance that would offer 5.5x higher throughput compared to the 802.11ac 1×1 standard.
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Today we test the ASRock X299 Creator High-End motherboard on OCinside.de. The latest X299 Creator motherboard supports Skylake-X and Skylake-X Refresh, as well as the current Cascade Lake-X processor series. ASRock has raised the bar even higher with their new Creator series and impressed us with a phenomenal basic equipment. From 10 Gigabit LAN up to Mini DisplayPort inputs, everything is included!
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That said, the Xtreme’s heatsink arrangement isn’t as robust as Asus’. The pair around the CPU socket connect to one another via an 8mmn heatpipe, but there’s no further linking down to the chipset. On closer inspection, however, there’s a small fan inside the bottom edge of the I/O-side heatsink, helping keep things cool(er). It will be interesting to see how VRM temps compare amongst these premier TRX40 boards.
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The ASRock X570M Pro4 is a full width (9.6 inch) Micro-ATX form factor board. It has a black PCB which ASRock calls ‘Sapphire Black’. The PCB itself is 2oz copper layered, but doesn’t feel quite as heavy as some premium boards.
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