Kaby Lake Z270 Mini-ITX Motherboards
Category : Z270
Published by Luca Rocchi on 26.01.17
With the launch of the Intel's new Z270 Express chipset all large motherboard vendors have updated their miniITX models. At the moment there are four different models available and prices range from 130 up to 220 Euro. This article will allow you to compare all these boards in order to find the one most suitable for your needs.
Introduction
In this article we're going to show you all the different mini-ITX motherboards, which are available as of today. There are quite a few interesting socket LGA1151 Z270 products around, no matter whether you're an overclocker, gamer or office user. Although these boards are small, they feature an extensive amount of features and therefore there are rather big price differences. Nevertheless we believe there is something for everybody. If you're looking for a mini-ITX motherboard this article is going to help you compare the different features and prices, so you'll end up with board that suits your needs the most.
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USB and Storage connectors
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USB 2.0 Rear |
USB 3.0 Rear |
USB 2.0 Header |
USB 3.0 Header |
USB 3.1 |
M.2 Lenght |
SATA |
SATA Express |
| ASRock Z270 Gaming-ITX/ac |
No |
6x |
2x |
2x |
1x Type-C |
2260/2280 |
6x |
1x |
| ASRock Z270M-ITX/ac |
2x |
6x |
2x |
2x |
No |
2260/2280 |
6x |
No |
| ASUS ROG STRIX Z270I Gaming |
4x |
4x |
No |
2x |
1x Type-C |
2x 2260/2280 |
4x |
No |
| EVGA Z270 Stinger |
No |
6x |
2x |
2x |
1x Type-C + 1x Type-A |
2260/2280 |
4x |
No |
| Gigabyte Z270N-WIFI |
No |
4x |
No |
2x |
1x Type-C |
2260/2280 |
6x |
No |
| MSI Z270I Gaming Pro Carbon AC |
2x |
2x |
2x |
2x |
1x Type-C + 1x Type-A |
2242/2260 |
4x |
No |
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Audio, Video, Network
| |
Wi-Fi |
Bluetooth |
LAN |
Video output |
HDMI |
Audio |
| ASRock Z270 Gaming-ITX/ac |
802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
v4.0 |
Intel I219V |
1x HDMI + 1x DP |
4K 60Hz |
Realtek ALC1220 / 7.1 |
| ASRock Z270M-ITX/ac |
802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
v4.0 |
Intel I219V, I211V |
2x HDMI + 1x DVI |
4K 24Hz |
Realtek ALC892 / 7.1 |
| ASUS ROG STRIX Z270I Gaming |
802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
v4.1 |
Intel I219V |
1x HDMI + 1x DP |
4K 24Hz |
SupremeFX (Realtek) / 7.1 |
| EVGA Z270 Stinger |
802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
No |
Intel I219V |
1x HDMI + 1x DP |
4K 24Hz |
Realtek ALC1150 / 7.1 |
| Gigabyte Z270N-WIFI |
802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
v4.2 |
Intel I219V, I211V |
2x HDMI + 1x DVI |
4K 24Hz |
Realtek ALC1220 / 7.1 |
| MSI Z270I Gaming Pro Carbon AC |
802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
v4.2 |
Intel I219V |
1x HDMI + 1x DP |
4K 24Hz |
Realtek ALC1220 / 7.1 |
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Features
| |
Color scheme |
RAM Speed |
Phases |
Fan Headers |
| ASRock Z270 Gaming-ITX/ac |
Black / Red |
4000 MHz |
8 |
3x PWM |
| ASRock Z270M-ITX/ac |
Black / Silver |
3733 MHz |
6 |
2x PWM |
| ASUS ROG STRIX Z270I Gaming |
Black |
4266 MHz |
10 |
3x PWM |
| EVGA Z270 Stinger |
Black |
3600 MHz |
6 |
3x PWM |
| Gigabyte Z270N-WIFI |
Black |
4000 MHz |
5 |
2x PWM |
| MSI Z270I Gaming Pro Carbon AC |
Black |
3800 MHz |
5 |
3x PWM |
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Preview / Gallery
| Product Picture |
Official site |
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