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Gigabyte Z370N WIFI review
Posted by: on: 01/09/2018 01:31 PM [
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In this review we test the petite Gigabyte Z370N WIFI motherboard, this Mini ITX Form Factor based measures just 17x17cm, yet is as fast as its bigger bethrens. We'll pair it with the new six-core Core i7 8700K. Will it perform as fast as the more expensive SKUs? Well, heck yeah.
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spectatorx
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Posted on: 01/09/2018 03:30 PM
Make it pink and i will call it the cutest <3
Make it pink and i will call it the cutest <3
The Reeferman
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Posted on: 01/10/2018 03:10 AM
What is the advised maximum operating temperature for these chips? Still at or close to 72 Celsius core temp? If so the overclock isn't usable for 24/7 usage. At what speed will it not get to hot with a decent heatsink+fan combo and with liquid?
What is the advised maximum operating temperature for these chips? Still at or close to 72 Celsius core temp? If so the overclock isn't usable for 24/7 usage. At what speed will it not get to hot with a decent heatsink+fan combo and with liquid?
Fox2232
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Posted on: 01/10/2018 07:01 AM
Since Intel moved to goo in between CPU and heatspreader, almost no CPU can stay within that.
So, everyone OCes to temperature they are comfortable with.
What is the advised maximum operating temperature for these chips? Still at or close to 72 Celsius core temp? If so the overclock isn't usable for 24/7 usage. At what speed will it not get to hot with a decent heatsink+fan combo and with liquid?
Since Intel moved to goo in between CPU and heatspreader, almost no CPU can stay within that.
So, everyone OCes to temperature they are comfortable with.
RmVA
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Posted on: 01/10/2018 09:51 AM
Will the on-board audio be able to decently power my 80 Ohm headphones? I see it has no slot for my sound card.
Will the on-board audio be able to decently power my 80 Ohm headphones? I see it has no slot for my sound card.
sverek
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Posted on: 01/10/2018 09:57 AM
If you only need quality sounds without features (dynamic volume, Surround effect, etc...), consider getting USB DAC.
For 80 Ohms I am on-board sound would be enough. DT 770 I guess?
Will the on-board audio be able to decently power my 80 Ohm headphones? I see it has no slot for my sound card.
If you only need quality sounds without features (dynamic volume, Surround effect, etc...), consider getting USB DAC.
For 80 Ohms I am on-board sound would be enough. DT 770 I guess?
StewieTech
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Posted on: 01/10/2018 12:27 PM
This kinda makes me sad because ot reminds me of my small, little john jonhson, know what im saying?.
This kinda makes me sad because ot reminds me of my small, little john jonhson, know what im saying?.
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Posted on: 01/10/2018 03:29 PM
There's a 2nd M.2 slot on the back of the board that wasn't mentioned in the review. The one on the front takes a NVMe or SATA M.2, but the one on the back only takes NVMe
There's a 2nd M.2 slot on the back of the board that wasn't mentioned in the review. The one on the front takes a NVMe or SATA M.2, but the one on the back only takes NVMe
Hilbert Hagedoorn
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Posted on: 01/10/2018 06:37 PM
Well crap, I seriously totally missed that. This board just keeps on getting better
There's a 2nd M.2 slot on the back of the board that wasn't mentioned in the review. The one on the front takes a NVMe or SATA M.2, but the one on the back only takes NVMe
Well crap, I seriously totally missed that. This board just keeps on getting better
RmVA
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Posted on: 01/11/2018 09:47 AM
If you only need quality sounds without features (dynamic volume, Surround effect, etc...), consider getting USB DAC.
For 80 Ohms I am on-board sound would be enough. DT 770 I guess?
Exactly.
So the answer is no?
If you only need quality sounds without features (dynamic volume, Surround effect, etc...), consider getting USB DAC.
For 80 Ohms I am on-board sound would be enough. DT 770 I guess?
Exactly.
So the answer is no?
sverek
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Posted on: 01/11/2018 10:20 AM
Exactly.
So the answer is no?
yes.
no.
on-board sound is enough to drive DT770
Exactly.
So the answer is no?
yes.
no.
on-board sound is enough to drive DT770
TheDeeGee
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Posted on: 01/11/2018 10:25 AM
Hilbert rocking that Noctua Y-Splitter =]
Hilbert rocking that Noctua Y-Splitter =]
RmVA
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Posted on: 01/11/2018 10:40 AM
yes.
no.
on-board sound is enough to drive DT770 :p
My current on-board (ancient Sandy Bridge stuff) couldn't drive them loud enough, so in went the Sound Blaster.
yes.
no.
on-board sound is enough to drive DT770 :p
My current on-board (ancient Sandy Bridge stuff) couldn't drive them loud enough
, so in went the Sound Blaster.
sverek
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Posted on: 01/11/2018 11:26 AM
Ugh, really? So you already own soundcard? Better get bigger mobo then
My current on-board (ancient Sandy Bridge stuff) couldn't drive them loud enough , so in went the Sound Blaster.
, so in went the Sound Blaster.Ugh, really? So you already own soundcard? Better get bigger mobo then
RmVA
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Posted on: 01/12/2018 01:44 PM
Yeah. I have a full size mobo now, but was thinking of upgrading (err..down grading??) to a Mini ITX in the future.
Ugh, really? So you already own soundcard? Better get bigger mobo then
Yeah. I have a full size mobo now, but was thinking of upgrading (err..down grading??) to a Mini ITX in the future.
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... And it have the CPU on ATX place not on ITX... i like this board so much.
BTW great review Hilbert.