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Biostar adds X370GTN and B350GTN Mini-ITX Ryzen Motherboards
Biostar announces the latest addition to the growing mini-ITX family of BIOSTAR motherboards with the introduction mini-ITX motherboards for AMD AM4 platform and the first mini-ITX RGB LED-capable motherboards with AMD X370 and AMD B350 chipsets.
Biostar is thrilled to announce the latest addition to the growing mini-ITX family of Biostar motherboards with the introduction of the world’s first mini-ITX motherboards for AMD AM4 platform and the first mini-ITX RGB LED-capable motherboards with AMD X370 and AMD B350 chipsets. Biostar is pleased to welcome the new Biostar RACING X370GTN and RACING B350GTN mini-ITX motherboards into the RACING Series family. Both motherboards aim to deliver the best balance of form and function, delivering the full potential that the AMD AM4 platform offers especially with AMD RYZEN CPUs, all in a small package. The Biostar RACING X370GTN and RACING B350GTN comes equipped with Biostar 2nd-gen RACING features like 5050 LED Fun Zone with dual 5050 LED header for DIY customization, the Biostar exclusive VIVID LED DJ with full RGB LED control that lets enthusiasts design their own system lighting with precise control. Together with that, Biostar also adds performance and quality features for maximum system performance and stability.
With the multi-threaded performance of AMD RYZEN CPUs, it’s a great choice for content creators and professionals looking for a highly-accessible, high-performance processor to help them in their work and together with Biostar RACING Series AM4 mini-ITX motherboards, it makes it easy to maximize your workspace by building a system with a relatively small footprint that does big things.
The mini-ITX form factor is the perfect for small form factor (SFF) systems and with today’s powerful components, you can make the perfect SFF gaming or workstation with the right parts. Biostar’s RACING X370GTN and RACING B350GTN allows system builders, power users, enthusiasts to create their perfect SFF system without compromising performance.
The size of the new mini-ITX motherboards from Biostar allows modders to create mind-bending works and Biostar knows this perfectly well as the new RACING Series motherboards including the new mini-ITX models include supports for RGB lighting for the perfect fusion of performance and style.
The Biostar RACING X370GTN will have an MSRP of $129 and the RACING B350GTN has a $109 MSRP.
Specifications
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RACING X370GTN |
RACING B350GTN |
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CPU Support
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AMD A-series APU / Ryzen CPU / NPU for Socket AM4 Maximum CPU TDP (Thermal Design Power) : 95Watt |
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Chipset |
AMD X370 |
AMD B350 |
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Memory
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Support Dual Channel DDR4 3200(OC)/ 2933(OC)/ 2667/ 2400/ 2133/ 1866 MHz Support Non-ECC & ECC Un-buffered DIMM Memory modules 2 x DDR4 DIMM Memory Slot Max. Supports up to 32GB Memory * DDR4 2667 for AMD Ryzen CPU Ryzen - DDR Maximum Frequency Support Table (For better DDR4 compatibility, it is recommended to follow the table below to install DDR4 modules. Please refer to memory support list for more details.)
SR:Single-rank DIMM, 1R x4 or 1R x8 |
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Storage |
4 x SATA3 Connector Support SATA RAID: 0,1,10 1 x M.2 Key M 32Gb/s Connector, support M.2 type 2260/ 2280 SATA 6Gb/s & PCI-E Storage(on the back of the motherboard) * M.2 (32Gb/s) : The bandwidth is depended on CPU, Ryzen is 32Gb/s ; APU & NPU is 16Gb/s. |
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LAN |
Realtek RTL8118AS - 10/100/1000 Controller Support Super LAN Surge Protection |
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Audio |
Realtek ALC892 8-Channel Blu-ray Audio Support BIOSTAR Hi-Fi |
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USB |
1x USB 3.1 Gen2 (10Gb/s) Type-C port (1 on rear I/Os) 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 (10Gb/s) Type-A port (1 on rear I/Os) 6x USB 3.1 Gen1 (5Gb/s) port (4 on rear I/Os and 2 via internal header) 2x USB 2.0 port (2 via internal header) |
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Expansion Slots |
1 x PCI-E x16 3.0 Slot(x16 for Ryzen CPU only, NPU/APU run at x8 speed) |
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Rear I/Os |
1 x PS/2 1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Port 1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Port 4 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Port 1 x HDMI Connector, resolution up to 4096 x 2160 @24Hz or 3840 x 2160 @30Hz 1 x DVI-D Connector, resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz 1 x RJ-45 Port 5 x Audio Connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Port |
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Internal I/Os |
1 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Header 1 x USB 2.0 Header 4 x SATA3 6Gb/s Connector 1 x M.2 Key M 32Gb/s Connector, support M.2 type 2260/ 2280 SATA 6Gb/s & PCI-E Storage(on the back of the motherboard) 1 x Front Audio Header 1 x Front Panel Header 1 x CPU Fan Header 1 x System Fan Header 2 x 5050 LED Header |
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Form Factor |
Mini ITX Form Factor Dimension: 17cm x 17cm ( W x L ) |
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OS Support |
Support Windows 7(x64) / 10(x64) |
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MorganX
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#5422235 Posted on: 04/19/2017 02:39 PM
Any word on availability, release date? I'm really ready to go Ryzen.
Any word on availability, release date? I'm really ready to go Ryzen.
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#5422257 Posted on: 04/19/2017 03:47 PM
As someone who is anxiously waiting for boards like these, I heard the Biostar ones are rumored to be released on the 21st. The Japanese market is the only one with a definitive release date of April 28th (where they can pre-order on the 21st). I'm not entirely sure if North American or European markets get earlier access.
I really hope it's available on the 21st anyway... I heard ASRock is leaning more toward late April to June release dates for their ITX board, and Gigabyte even later. Personally, I'm fine with the Biostar boards, I just wish they had an 8-pin CPU connector.
Any word on availability, release date? I'm really ready to go Ryzen.
As someone who is anxiously waiting for boards like these, I heard the Biostar ones are rumored to be released on the 21st. The Japanese market is the only one with a definitive release date of April 28th (where they can pre-order on the 21st). I'm not entirely sure if North American or European markets get earlier access.
I really hope it's available on the 21st anyway... I heard ASRock is leaning more toward late April to June release dates for their ITX board, and Gigabyte even later. Personally, I'm fine with the Biostar boards, I just wish they had an 8-pin CPU connector.
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#5422378 Posted on: 04/19/2017 08:36 PM
As someone who is anxiously waiting for boards like these, I heard the Biostar ones are rumored to be released on the 21st. The Japanese market is the only one with a definitive release date of April 28th (where they can pre-order on the 21st). I'm not entirely sure if North American or European markets get earlier access.
I really hope it's available on the 21st anyway... I heard ASRock is leaning more toward late April to June release dates for their ITX board, and Gigabyte even later. Personally, I'm fine with the Biostar boards, I just wish they had an 8-pin CPU connector.
Thanks for the info, in either case we'll know in less than 10 days. I would prefer ASRock, but I haven't heard much about their plans and I really want the 370 in ITX form factor. I'm willing to give Biostar a shot.
As someone who is anxiously waiting for boards like these, I heard the Biostar ones are rumored to be released on the 21st. The Japanese market is the only one with a definitive release date of April 28th (where they can pre-order on the 21st). I'm not entirely sure if North American or European markets get earlier access.
I really hope it's available on the 21st anyway... I heard ASRock is leaning more toward late April to June release dates for their ITX board, and Gigabyte even later. Personally, I'm fine with the Biostar boards, I just wish they had an 8-pin CPU connector.
Thanks for the info, in either case we'll know in less than 10 days. I would prefer ASRock, but I haven't heard much about their plans and I really want the 370 in ITX form factor. I'm willing to give Biostar a shot.
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#5422383 Posted on: 04/19/2017 08:58 PM
I have pretty much the exact same thought process. I never bought a Biostar board before but it looks like this isn't as cheaply made as many of their others. Aside from the brand name itself, what worries me most is the 4-pin CPU power connector. I was considering buying a 1600 and overclock it, but based on some reviews I've seen of the 1600/X overclocked, these CPUs managed to exceed 150W when comparing the difference between idle and full load. In a best-case scenario, some reviewers had a roughly 130W difference. 4-pin CPU connectors are designed to safely handle 144W. Since Biostar isn't known for their durability, I am not taking my chances. So, I'm going to go for a 1500X, which seems to use (on average) about 30W less than a similarly clocked 1600/X.
I'm telling you all of this in case you intend to go the same route as me. I'm not saying a 1600/X can't be safely overclocked in a 4-pin arrangement, but I find it a bit of a risky gamble. I would certainly recommend you stay below 1.4v if you choose to get one. I would say to not even attempt an overclock on any of the Ryzen 7s.
I do know ASRock does intend to make an ITX board, with wifi and I think built-in Soundblaster, neither of which I care about. So, I personally won't bother waiting for this.
Thanks for the info, in either case we'll know in less than 10 days. I would prefer ASRock, but I haven't heard much about their plans and I really want the 370 in ITX form factor. I'm willing to give Biostar a shot.
I have pretty much the exact same thought process. I never bought a Biostar board before but it looks like this isn't as cheaply made as many of their others. Aside from the brand name itself, what worries me most is the 4-pin CPU power connector. I was considering buying a 1600 and overclock it, but based on some reviews I've seen of the 1600/X overclocked, these CPUs managed to exceed 150W when comparing the difference between idle and full load. In a best-case scenario, some reviewers had a roughly 130W difference. 4-pin CPU connectors are designed to safely handle 144W. Since Biostar isn't known for their durability, I am not taking my chances. So, I'm going to go for a 1500X, which seems to use (on average) about 30W less than a similarly clocked 1600/X.
I'm telling you all of this in case you intend to go the same route as me. I'm not saying a 1600/X can't be safely overclocked in a 4-pin arrangement, but I find it a bit of a risky gamble. I would certainly recommend you stay below 1.4v if you choose to get one. I would say to not even attempt an overclock on any of the Ryzen 7s.
I do know ASRock does intend to make an ITX board, with wifi and I think built-in Soundblaster, neither of which I care about. So, I personally won't bother waiting for this.
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It is important that they put a bunch of LEDs on MBO and CPU VRM-s are basic. Pitty that there is so little ITX AM4 motherboards on the market right now.