What's the highlight of this showdown Which is the best solution for real gamers?
■ Representative of high-end model equipped with Z170 MSI Z170A GAMING M9 ACK
■ Representative of upper middle model equipped with Z170 ASUSTeK Z170 PRO GAMING
■ Representative of middle range model equipped with H170 ASRock Fatal1ty H170 Performance
■ Representative of low-end model equipped with B150 GIGA-BYTE G1.Sniper B7 (rev.1.0)
Currently, a wide variety of gaming-compatible motherboards are on the market, from expensive to low-priced ones.
Here, from high-end to low-end, we will collect products that have the characteristics of each company and evaluate them from the perspective of real gamers.
■ ASRock Fatal1ty H170 Performance Actual selling price: around 14,000 yen
Specification ● Form factor: ATX ● CPU socket: LGA1151 ● Supported CPU: Core i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium ● Chipset: Intel H170 ● Memory slot: PC4-17000 DDR4 SDRAM x 4 (maximum 64GB) ● Display: HDMI x 1, DVI-D x 1 ● Expansion slot: PCI-E 3.0 x16 x 1, PCI-E 3.0 x4 (x16 shape) x 1, PCI-E 3.0 x1 x 3 ● Main interface: M.2 (PCI-E 3.0 x4) Connection or SATA 3.0 connection) x 1, SATA Express x 1, SATA 3.0 x 4, USB 3.0 (Type-C) x 1, USB 3.0 x 7, USB 2.0 x 6 ● LAN: 1000BASE-T x 1 * PCI-E = PCI Express, SATA = Serial ATA, the number of USB ports includes pin headers, Type-A or pin headers that do not specify the USB connector shape, SATA Express x 1 can also be used as Serial ATA x 2
Cospa is the strongest class if it is a standard configuration
Heavy power supply for heavy-duty gamers Recently, the number of games in which the CPU rotates almost at full speed even with 4 cores has increased. The 10-phase VRM can be said to be appropriate from the viewpoint of emphasizing stability under high load.If you think "gaming mothers don't need OC functionality", ASRock's "Fatal1ty H170 Performance" should be fascinating. By mounting two NE5532s in the sound circuit, it is equipped with an amplifier that can sound headphones with an impedance of 600Ω. It is designed to pursue sound quality in a royal way without going through a special sound processing app.
In addition, "Fatal1ty Mouse Port" that can change the polling rate of the mouse on the mother side, PCI Express x1 slot is universal (edge free) specification and ASRock-like elements remain firmly.
The only drawback is the location of the M.2 slot. It doesn't go well with a video card that generates a lot of heat, but if you use a standard configuration such as a single video card and a Serial ATA-connected SSD for storage, it can be said to be a very cost-effective product. (Katsuaki Kato)
Compatible with 600Ω headphones Nichicon audio capacitors and TI operational amplifier "NE5532". It is the same operational amplifier as "G1.Sniper B7" in the next section, but by installing two in this product, Type-C that can support headphones with impedance 600Ω is a specification that expands the range of USB 3.0 specification parts selection ASRock's original "Fatal 1ty" Back panel with "Mouse Port". It also has a trendy Type-C connector, but the connection destination is PCH and it supports up to USB 3.0. All x1 slots are universal specifications.Peripheral 4-pin on the board is used when power consumption is high such as inserting multiple video cards or high-end SSD.Speaking of cheap gaming mother, ASRock. This product does not support USB 3.1, which is expensive for compatible controllers, and is a model that aims to improve usability in detail.
Even users who do not play games should check the attention to the sound circuit.
■ GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY G1.Sniper B7 (rev.1.0) Actual selling price: around 13,000 yen
Specification ● Form factor: ATX ● CPU socket: LGA1151 ● Supported CPUs: Core i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium ● Chipset: Intel B150 ● Memory slot: PC4-17000 DDR4 SDRAM x 4 (maximum 64GB) ● Display: HDMI x 1 , DVI-D x 1 ● Expansion slot: PCI-E 3.0 x16 x 1, PCI-E 3.0 x4 (x16 shape) x 1, PCI-E 3.0 x1 x 2, PCI x 2, M.2 (Socket 1) x 1 ● Main interface: M.2 (PCI-E 3.0 x4 connection or SATA 3.0 connection) x 1, SATA Express x 1, SATA 3.0 x 4, USB 3.0 x 6, USB 2.0 x 5 ● LAN: 1000BASE-T x 1 * PCI-E = PCI Express, SATA = Serial ATA, the number of USB ports includes pin headers, those that do not specify the USB connector shape are Type-A or pin headers, and SATA Express x 1 is also used as Serial ATA x 2. Possible
The fun of driving into your favorite sound
Simple but secure the minimum margin The power supply circuit is simple only for the low-priced version. Most B150 mothers have a 6-phase design, but this product has 7 phases to allow room for high loads.The lime green expansion card slot + B150-based gaming mother "G1.Sniper B7", which has a cool emission color, is a mother that will tickle your heart with "a little equipment" that ordinary products do not have.
The equipment is TI's operational amplifier "NE5532" mounted on the sound circuit. The product on the previous page also uses the same IC, but this product is socketed, so you can replace it with your favorite one and enjoy the difference in tone. Operational amplifiers are available at electronic parts shops in Akihabara and online shopping.
Since the chipset is B150, it is not compatible with OC and SLI, and there are no special advantages other than the attention to the sound part, so it can be said that it is a product that is often overlooked if you look only at the specifications. However, while it is full of red LED + black board coloring and products with similar functions, this product feels rebellious despite its low price. If you're looking for a rock mother, this is definitely the way to go. (Katsuaki Kato)
You can try changing the tone by replacing the operational amplifier. You can increase the output gain from 2.5 to 6 times by switching the DIP switch in the sound circuit. It is a specification that amplifies when using high impedance headphones, but it is also equipped with an M.2 slot dedicated to communication whose specific gain value is not disclosed. In addition to the normal M.2 (left), which is rare for a refreshing green system. It is rare to have M.2 (right) dedicated to communication cards such as wireless LAN. The latter can only be fixed to the M.2 Type 2230 card. From the color of the slot to the light emitting function, it is unified with chitin and lime green. If you like NVIDIA and Razer, why not unify with this?It is commendable that it is equipped with a popular Intel LAN controller even in this price range.
The availability of M.2 connected wireless LAN modules is not good, but it can be said that you can enjoy using it with all your might, including the replacement of operational amplifiers.
ASRock: 03-3768-1321 (Mustard Seed) /http://www.asrock.com/GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY: 03-3350-5418 (Asahi Electronics) /http://www.gigabyte.jp/
[Text by Katsuaki Kato]
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