EVGA Z170 FTW Motherboard

EVGA Z170 FTW LGA-1151 DDR4 ATX 140-SS-E177-KR

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$155.97

Supports Intel 6 Generation Socket LGA-1151 Processors
Intel Z170 Chipset
Enthusiast Layout Supporting 2-Way SLI + PhysX
4 DIMM Dual-Channel DDR4 3200MHZ+ (64GB)
PCI Express 3.0 Ready
2 USB 2.0 Ports (two rear panel), 8 USB 3.0 Ports (six rear panel, two onboard), 1 HDMI Port, 1 DisplayPort 1.2 Port
6 SATA 6G Ports, 1 Intel Gigabit Ethernet Port (10/100/1000), 8 Channel HD Audio, 1 M.2 Slot (Key m) Up to 32 Gbps
ATX Form Factor

Specifications Overview

Model	140-SS-E177-KR
Release Date	August 2015 * First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
Socket	LGA1151
Form factor	ATX
Chipset	Intel Z170
Supported Memory	DDR4 1866Mhz 2133Mhz 2400Mhz 2800Mhz 3000Mhz 3200Mhz View compatible RAM ► * High clock speeds may require enabling the XMP profile in the motherboard BIOS ** RAM support may also depend on the CPU memory controller
ECC RAM Support	No
SLI Support	Yes
CrossFire Support	Yes
RAID Support	Yes
Back Connect	No
Wireless LAN	No
PCI-Express x16 Slots	4
PCI-Express x4 Slots	1
PCI-Express x1 Slots	0
SATA 6 Gbps Ports	6
SATA Express Ports	0
M.2 Ports	1
M.2 Devices support	2242 / 2260 / 2280 - M Key
RAM Slots	4
Maximum Supported RAM	64 GB
Onboard USB 2.0	0
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 1	2
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2	0
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2x2	0

	Old Name	Current Name	Branding	Data Speed	Port
USB 2.0	USB 2.0	USB 2.0	Hi-Speed USB	480 Mbit/s	diverse
USB 3.0	USB 3.1 Gen 1	USB 3.2 Gen 1x1	SuperSpeed USB	5 Gbit/s	diverse
USB 3.1	USB 3.1 Gen 2	USB 3.2 Gen 2x1	SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps	10 Gbit/s	diverse
USB 3.2	USB 3.2 Gen 2x2	USB 4.0 Gen 2x2	USB4 20Gbps	20 Gbit/s	only USB-C
USB4	USB 4.0 Gen 3x2	USB4 1.0	USB4 40Gbps	40 Gbit/s	only USB-C
USB4v2	USB 4.0 Gen 4	USB4 2.0	USB4 80Gbps	80-120 Gbit/s	only USB-C

Description

Specifications

Intel® Z170 Chipset
SLI – Up to 2 Way SLI + PhysX
8 USB 3.0, 2 USB 2.0
4 DIMMs, dual channel DDR4, 3200 MHz+, up to 64GB
Solid State capacitors
Form Factor – ATX
Intel NIC (i219 PHY)
Realtek 8 channel audio + optical out
M.2 Key M up to 32GB/s
Replaceable BIOS Chip
PCI-E Lanes – 16

Features

5 Phase PWM
6 Layer PCB
Onboard Power, Reset, and CMOS Reset buttons
Isolated Audio traces for better sound clarity
Onboard POST Code Indicator/CPU Temp Monitor
Black Nickel CPU ILM
150% Increased Gold Content

External I/O

2x USB 2.0
6x USB 3.0
Intel NIC (i219 PHY)
HDMI 1.4
Display Port 1.2
Realtek 8 channel audio + optical out
CMOS reset switch

Internal I/O

1x USB 3.0 header (2 ports)
6 SATA 6G
M.2 Key M

Expert reviews

The EVGA Z170 FTW is a solid performer and OC's well and EVGA's long standing commitment to quality over marketing sensationalism shows. At first look we aren't the happiest with the PCI-e layout and with the Z170 chipsets inherent limitations your SLI...

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