Component Layout
Let’s now see what all components ASUS have planned for this board.
1. Digital 10-phase CPU Power VRM Section with ON Semiconductors NTMFS4C09N MOSFETs rated up to 40A each along with 60A Ferrite Chokes and 10K Black Capacitors.
2. Asus DIGI+ VRM Asp 1400 voltage controller chip.
3. Two separate DRAM Power section with ON Semiconductors NTMFS4C06N MOSFETs
4. Asmedia ASM 1442K chip managing output display ports..
6. ASMedia ASM1142 is PCIe-to-two-port USB 3.1 controller
7. Intel's i219v is used as the integrated GBit LAN solution.
8. The nuvoTon NCT6793D is the main SuperIO controller used for fan control, voltage and temperature monitoring, and the PS/2 port.
9. ASMedia ASM1480 PCI-e lane switch chips.
10. Intel Z170 Chipset.
11. UEFI BIOS is stored in a Winbond 25Q128fV 128MB 8-Pin DIP Package chip, installed in a DIP socket 8-Pin for easy user replacement.
12.ASUS custom TPU controllers.
13. ASUS SupremeFX audio solution is powered by Realtek ALC1150 audio codec coupled with audio amplifier TI R4580I to drive headphones with an impedance of 300 ohms and high quality audio capacitors ELNA.
A semi-transparent line on motherboard separates the whole audio section from the rest of the board in order to minimize interference.
RightMark Audio Analyzer (RMAA) suite is used for testing test ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING audio against Asus Xonar DX Sound card. You can see clearly the difference between Noise level, dynamic rang and Total harmonic distortion percentage produced by on-board audio.
RMAA Asus Xonar DX
RMAA SupremeFX Audio
Testing
CPU - Intel Core i5 6600K
Board - ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING
RAM - 2 X 4GB G.SKILL Ripjaws4 DDR4 3000Mhz
SSD - Kingston SV300 120GB
Cooler - Corsair H100i
GFX - Asus HD7750
PSU - CM 750
Display - Acer S220HQL
OS - Win 8.1 Pro / Windows 10
BIOS
Bundled Softwares
Overclocking
Benchmarks
Power Consumption
Wattage reading as per displayed by APC Pro 1000VA (Model no. BR1000G-IN) UPS.
Pros
Cons
Conclusion
At a price tag of Rs.14.5K, ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING is a feature packed motherboard for enthusiast and gamers looking for mid budget gaming solution. But also not a straight alternative of ROG Series of Board, even the entry-level ROG board Ranger VIII have little better looks, audio and connectivity.
Finally, with the new Z170 Pro GAMING motherboards, ASUS has provided a great product with perfect balance of features and performance for the asking price and a budget friendly board for an entry-level gaming build.
Manufacturers Info
Site Link
Source / More info
Thanks.
Let’s now see what all components ASUS have planned for this board.
1. Digital 10-phase CPU Power VRM Section with ON Semiconductors NTMFS4C09N MOSFETs rated up to 40A each along with 60A Ferrite Chokes and 10K Black Capacitors.
2. Asus DIGI+ VRM Asp 1400 voltage controller chip.
3. Two separate DRAM Power section with ON Semiconductors NTMFS4C06N MOSFETs
4. Asmedia ASM 1442K chip managing output display ports..
6. ASMedia ASM1142 is PCIe-to-two-port USB 3.1 controller
7. Intel's i219v is used as the integrated GBit LAN solution.
8. The nuvoTon NCT6793D is the main SuperIO controller used for fan control, voltage and temperature monitoring, and the PS/2 port.
9. ASMedia ASM1480 PCI-e lane switch chips.
10. Intel Z170 Chipset.
11. UEFI BIOS is stored in a Winbond 25Q128fV 128MB 8-Pin DIP Package chip, installed in a DIP socket 8-Pin for easy user replacement.
12.ASUS custom TPU controllers.
13. ASUS SupremeFX audio solution is powered by Realtek ALC1150 audio codec coupled with audio amplifier TI R4580I to drive headphones with an impedance of 300 ohms and high quality audio capacitors ELNA.
A semi-transparent line on motherboard separates the whole audio section from the rest of the board in order to minimize interference.
RightMark Audio Analyzer (RMAA) suite is used for testing test ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING audio against Asus Xonar DX Sound card. You can see clearly the difference between Noise level, dynamic rang and Total harmonic distortion percentage produced by on-board audio.
RMAA Asus Xonar DX
RMAA SupremeFX Audio
Testing
CPU - Intel Core i5 6600K
Board - ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING
RAM - 2 X 4GB G.SKILL Ripjaws4 DDR4 3000Mhz
SSD - Kingston SV300 120GB
Cooler - Corsair H100i
GFX - Asus HD7750
PSU - CM 750
Display - Acer S220HQL
OS - Win 8.1 Pro / Windows 10
BIOS
Bundled Softwares
Overclocking
Benchmarks
Power Consumption
Wattage reading as per displayed by APC Pro 1000VA (Model no. BR1000G-IN) UPS.
Pros
- Great looks
- Lot of Gaming features
- Good Audio
- Solid OC
- Nice Price Rs.14.5K only
Cons
- Not an alternative of ROG Series of Board.
Conclusion
At a price tag of Rs.14.5K, ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING is a feature packed motherboard for enthusiast and gamers looking for mid budget gaming solution. But also not a straight alternative of ROG Series of Board, even the entry-level ROG board Ranger VIII have little better looks, audio and connectivity.
Finally, with the new Z170 Pro GAMING motherboards, ASUS has provided a great product with perfect balance of features and performance for the asking price and a budget friendly board for an entry-level gaming build.
Manufacturers Info
Site Link
Source / More info
Thanks.