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Biostar Racing Z170GTN Flagship Mini-ITX Motherboard
The BIOSTAR RACING Z170GTN allows full control of your system with support for unlocked 6th-generation Intel Core processors allowing you to fully maximize the capability of your system and increase performance. Support for memory speeds up to DDR4-3200 allows high-speed memory.
The Intel Z170 chipset allows a full array of connectivity including rich USB3.0 connection and high-speed storage via built-in U.2 connector with up to 32Gbps bandwidth for next-generation storage allowing users to utilize the fastest storage platforms of today for super-fast access to data so games load faster so you can get to the action quicker.
BIOSTAR's RACING Z170GTN supports full-speed x16 PCIe 3.0 x16 graphics cards for maximum support for the latest graphics card from both AMD or NVIDIA allowing gamers to enjoy unhindered performance with their latest graphics card.
BIOSTAR RACING's signature stylish feature that allows gamers to be able to show-off their personal style is back with the RACING Z170GTN with BIOSTAR's exclusive VIVID LED DJ and 5050 LED FUN joining the B150GTN as the world's first mini-ITX motherboard with full RGB LED control for both onboard lighting and external lights. Both of these features allows customizable lighting for gamers who want a color-themed rig making your system the flash with brilliance.
To compliment the colorful offering of the VIVID LED DJ function, BIOSTAR is giving everyone purchases a BIOSTAR RACING Z170GTN an exclusive free gift: get a free BIOSTAR VIVID LED FAN to stylize your chassis absolutely free with ALL BIOSTAR RACING SERIES motherboards including the BIOSTAR RACING Z170GTN.
The VIVID LED Fan features full customizable color and lighting effects to compliment your RACING series motherboard. Install your own custom 5050 LED strip and customize your system, fully supported by the BIOSTAR RACING series motherboards and controlled by the VIVID LED DJ software.
BIOSTAR equips the RACING Z170GTN with its high-quality BIOSTAR HI-FI audio solution for full aural immersion in your entertainment experience. High-powered and high-clarity brings excellent sound quality to your system and supports high-impedance headphones. Featuring BIOSTAR's unique Hi-Fi Ground isolation technology, analog signals are isolated from the rest of the board for the purest audio digital reproduction.
With upgraders in mind, BIOSTAR has placed a legacy PS/2 port in the RACING Z170GTN to allow players who prefer legacy peripherals to still use their devices on this motherboard. Video display output via DVI and HDMI are present with four (4) USB3.0 ports for high-speed connection to modern devices. A vertical M.2 slot allows a Wi-Fi card to be installed for added flexibility of wireless network connection or added high-speed solid-state storage.
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#5333822 Posted on: 09/12/2016 02:27 PM
Wow, that's a pretty hefty mini ITX design!
Also am I blind and not seeing the M2 slot?
Wow, that's a pretty hefty mini ITX design!
Also am I blind and not seeing the M2 slot?
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#5333827 Posted on: 09/12/2016 02:42 PM
Wow, that's a pretty hefty mini ITX design!
Also am I blind and not seeing the M2 slot?
One is vertical and seems to be by the HDMI port. The other is in the backside of the mobo.
Wow, that's a pretty hefty mini ITX design!
Also am I blind and not seeing the M2 slot?
One is vertical and seems to be by the HDMI port. The other is in the backside of the mobo.
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#5334062 Posted on: 09/13/2016 01:20 AM
Yep. What he said. the vertical M.2 slot is tucked away on the business end of the mobo, right behind the HDMI port on the IO panel. The U.2 is on the reverse of the mobo.
Yep. What he said. the vertical M.2 slot is tucked away on the business end of the mobo, right behind the HDMI port on the IO panel. The U.2 is on the reverse of the mobo.
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#5334072 Posted on: 09/13/2016 02:03 AM
Wow, that's a pretty hefty mini ITX design!
Also am I blind and not seeing the M2 slot?
It's right behind the IO panel, right up against what appears to be an LED laden heatsink...where it has the potential to short out M.2 cards from the looks of things...
Wow, that's a pretty hefty mini ITX design!
Also am I blind and not seeing the M2 slot?
It's right behind the IO panel, right up against what appears to be an LED laden heatsink...where it has the potential to short out M.2 cards from the looks of things...
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#5334123 Posted on: 09/13/2016 05:40 AM
I'd say that's more the perspective making it look that way. Yes, the clearance more than likely isn't oceanic in distance.... but i'm sure it's enough so that it won't come into contact with anything that someone might put into that slot.
I'd say that's more the perspective making it look that way. Yes, the clearance more than likely isn't oceanic in distance.... but i'm sure it's enough so that it won't come into contact with anything that someone might put into that slot.
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#5334189 Posted on: 09/13/2016 09:37 AM
The M.2 is on the back of the board, and the U.2 is next to the SATA ports, the third slot near the heatsink is for WiFi card.
The M.2 is on the back of the board, and the U.2 is next to the SATA ports, the third slot near the heatsink is for WiFi card.
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#5334250 Posted on: 09/13/2016 01:40 PM
Odd to see the U.2 and one of the M.2 slots mounted vertically. Standard sized drives might be too long for some systems, the back is a good idea. Usually don't see that too often.
Odd to see the U.2 and one of the M.2 slots mounted vertically. Standard sized drives might be too long for some systems, the back is a good idea. Usually don't see that too often.
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Well that's different.... M.2 AND U.2 on a Mini-ITX board? If only i could afford to upgrade....