Intel platforms typically offer an excellent foundation for small form factor builds and Intel’s Z390 continues that trend unabated. ASUS has curated Intel’s latest chipset with ample features and a high-end specification, making it the ideal candidate for a miniature performance powerhouse.
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Both the ASUS ROG Strix Z390-I Gaming and the ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming-ITX/ac are around the $200 mark, which is a very popular enthusiast price point for small form factor high powered motherboards. Both motherboards also share similar features, including dual M.2 slots for storage and 802.11ac Wave 2 Wi-Fi modules. Nonetheless, there are differences between the two worth examining.
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For the first time ever, we’re looking at a mini-ITX motherboard with an integrated I/O shield, which looks fantastic, and unlike its predecessor the ROG Strix Z390-I Gaming has an I/O shroud too making the former look positively skinny by comparison.
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t is also common to see motherboard manufacturers include Mini-ITX products in their product lineups. With the release of the new Intel Z390 chipset, ASUS launched their new ROG STRIX Z390-I GAMING Mini-ITX motherboard to entice gamers who wants to build a powerful mini PC.
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Well from looking at the initial boards announced for the Z390, one of the most exciting ITX boards was the Strix Z390-I Gaming from Asus and I was excited to see it come in. I’m curious what is different from the Z370 or the Z270 for the matter and to dive into Asus’s feature set and see if the Strix Z390-I Gaming covers all of the bases for a high-end gaming PC that will take up less space on your desk and be easy to pack up and take to events to play with your friends.
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Dual M.2 PCIe x4 – one is obvious, above the PCIe x16 slot, the other on the back – 5x USB 3.1 G2, ALC1220A audio, Intel GbE LAN, Intel 9560 802.11ac WiFi, 4x SATA ports, 4x fan-headers, and a strengthened video-card slot show just what can be done on a board measuring 17cmx17cm.
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If you have had your eye caught by the new eight core 9th Generation Intel CPUs and want one in your system, but require the smaller form factor in your chassis, then there is no doubt that the ASUS ROG Z390-I Strix will tick all your requirements boxes and wins our OC3D Gamers Choice.
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