Now this is a review for the motherboard Z170 series. We always see guys and reviewers just reading the specs of the hardware. Tek Syndicate Hardware this is a good video very informative.
i currently have a 3570k, gtx 670, asrock z77 mobo and 16gb kingston hyperX ram.... THIS is the generation that I upgrade them. I'm really pumped for that 6700k i7 paired with a 980. Great video Wendell
Would love to see a build with this board. I am also very interested in seeing how you would pull of your onboard graphics / dedicated graphics dual OS layout Wendell.
Been using "Remote Control Collection" (Google Play Store) on my android phone to control the mouse and use the android keyboard on my laptop for about a year now. It works over WiFi though so it can lag at times. But it's nice for those lazy days when you just wanna lay back and surf Netflix and check TH-cam from the comfort of your bed like a freaking gentleman. Word.
The problem with Pushbullet is that no one really knows whether any of your data leaves LAN. It isn't a big deal, but it is a pretty big security concern, especially since the app can use monetized services on your phone.
Dear Asus if you're reading this - Please make the next 'really useful stuff' addon you make to your motherboards a multiple header system to plug in external temperature sensors, so we can monitor other stuff in the pc. One header is super nice, 8 would be all kinds of win
Is it better to go with x99 boards to get the additional features like Wifi, Bluetooth, RGB etc? I guess the question i have really is are X99 boards better?
I don't like the choiche of using an Asmedia controller instead of the Intel Alpine Ridge like other manufacturers did implement... all those 3.1 ports probably won't boot and/or recognize keyboards and mouse at first
Which is the 3.0 pci slot that runs at x4 mode? The first one (at the top) or the last one (the one close to the led indicators, fan connectors, usb connectors and other stuff). Thanks in advance. Sorry for my bad english.
Hi Wendel you mentioned MACRO'S a video on those would be of great service to all us nube's I have a key board with 10 and a mouse even more (9) By the way are ther any tutorials for Lenix(sp?)
The cleanliness of the cpu and cpu socket was a little exaggerated lol. I've seen a Core 2 Quad run with TIM pieces stuck in the socket (had to remove with air after) cpu had TIM all over it in fingerprint style >:/ and it still worked before and after clean. Maybe i just got lucky.
Great vid. I got a beginner question, when the board has a maximum of 6 sata ports does that mean you can only run a total of 6 sata drives? or can you run a splitter if you wanted to run more?
I have a quick question about CPU bottlencking GPUs. I have two Strix GTX 980s in SLI on an older i3820 (OC 4ghz) on an Asus P9X79 mobo. GPU-Z reports I only have PCIe 2.0, when I know the P9X79 fully supports PCIe 3.0. Even running the graphical demo GPU-Z has still reports PCIe 2.0. Maybe Windows 10 is messing with that, or the way I overclocked my CPU may "downgrade" my PCIe ports? I dunno. But is my old CPU bottlenecking my GPUs?
I'm quite new to this and I haven't read that much about it but I would like to know. Would using linux with this motherboard present problems or is it a good one for that purpose? Thanks.
Your motherboard doesn't really have anything to do with the operating system you decide to put on it. Some (much) older motherboards won't boot into anything else than Windows, but with any motherboard, you shouldn't see any problems.
guys i dont know what he means by the wifi thing and the ram 2133 issue. if i use the corsair vengence 2133 lpx 2x4gb ddr4 ram would it work perfectly fine and also does the wifi thing work like a normal wifi pcie card
+Alex Dugman I'm not an expert but what I did was look at the price difference then sum up what was worth it to me. The additional stuff you pay for on the z170 deluxe is essentially the built on ac wifi and bluetooth. If those sound important to you then definitely go with the deluxe. Then there's also 6 USB 3.1 ports on the back and a hyper m.2 x4 pcie card which will let you have an extra m.2 slot at the cost of a pcie lane. Then there's also the u.2 adapter which I'm not too sure about but might come in handy in the future. I went with the deluxe because of the built in wifi, adapters, usb3.1 slots and the number of storage expansions you can hook up to it. Both are good boards but all it comes down to is suits you more
Hello, I want to know which motherboard is best comparison three top brand (Asus, msi, gigabyte) ? I am going to look new buil cpu i7 6th gen 6700k so plz give me recommended best motherboard with good features, comparision in price best and performance best winner Thank you
Welp love thefetures of this motherboard, especially the crazy fan control, a shame ASUS did all of its z170 motherboars as ugly and boring as they can be. Maybe looks are non important for a lot of people but i have a huge window in my case, i do care, and those g1 gaming Gigabytes are looking so good... waiting for more reviews great job Wendell keep it up
Erik - Erigorn I've bought an adaptor for mine... I refuse to be denied the use of a port because of that stupid fragile connector the people insist we use
Is anyone interested in Skylake? I believe PCI 4.0 is coming out soon so any pci 4.0 video cards will not fit. When they come out. The video cards are probably about 2-3 years out though. Or will you build another build by then or you just don't care.
Pci express 4.0 is backwards compatible. It is going to use the same connector and it is backwards compatible. There won't be any compatibility issues.
"Gen 4 will use a new connector but the spec will be backward compatible mechanically and electrically with today’s 8GT Gen 3." www.eetimes.com/document.asp?doc_id=1326922&page_number=1 So there is still hope for backwards compatibility?
Party Waffel You are right about backwards compatibility. What I am saying is that this board has very limited upgrade ability in the future. I am still running on a x79 platform and have had numerous video cards. What you will get with Skylake is this generation of video cards and one more then you are done. Regardless if you have the CPU horsepower to run or not. Or you can hold out for one more year the new pci slots will come out and your platform will have longer legs. Sorry if I was unclear on what I was saying.
"Quick overview"? :P I think you went a bit too much thorough with some details like explaining what the Q-Connector is like nobody saw one before when it have existed for over a decade lol.
Pretty sure you're over exaggerating how fragile intel CPUs/sockets are... You can play hacky sack with an intel CPU and it'll be fine as long as you're not bouncing it off the concrete
TheLawnWanderer Gold doesn't oxidize at all, which is why it's used for connections instead of nickel. The main reason you don't want to touch the bottom of a modern CPU is because they're class 2 ESD components and can be damaged a lot easier than older CPUs.
But the Neckbeard says that's not true. Also, human salts can cause Gold to oxidize as can open air. It does this with no added heat but by the chemical reaction caused by salts. Other than that acid is the only thing that causes it to oxidize.
hmm i just had a build idea so if any one of you who have more money then me (which i have 0.60 cents in my steam acc for reference) should make this- get thoughs drives that get higher then the sun and make a sun build like paint the case yellow get a yellow mother board etc... have fun :P and dont burn your self teh
I saw the Socket 1151 pins from a bad angle. If your shiny new CPU isn´t working, please send me the invoice. I´ll pay for your corrupted i7-6700K and please forgive me my bad attitude
Definitely is not a board for me as this motherboard has way too many features I wouldn't use and thus I won't be buying this $400+ Canadian currency mobo. Also with Asus being in the news for the wrong reasons in recent times even if I needed this mobo I wouldn't buy it. Thanks Wendell though for your in depth review of this board.
using non-ESD safe Q-Tips on a CPU for 5 minutes is about the worst advice ive heard. if you accidentally touched your CPU contacts, it would be best to use some Isopropyl alcohol or a Xylene based substance with a lint free cloth, as you can easily build up static electricity by rubbing a Q-tip on the gold contacts. your finger oils are not going to impede contact because the microsprings were DESIGNED around something called "Wipe" which is basically horizantal scraping of the gold surface contact due to vertical deflection for the purpose of wiping away surface contaminants,film,corrosion,oils,dust,etc... Even small amounts (0.001 inches) of metal-on-metal wipe are enough to improve mating, which you can physically see happening by looking at the scrape marks on the bottom of a CPU thats already been installed. Sources: whitepaper by Tyco (page 5,6,7) here www.te.com/documentation/whitepapers/pdf/ArraySockets_Microspring_technology_IEMT.pdf
Hey Wendell, because of your review I got this incredible motherboard .... and I'm still using it. Thank you!
that white and black color scheme oOoOoOoOoOoO
Ron Calara If only it was black and yellow, black and yellow...
The Nintendom MSI MPower or XPower :P
+Ron Calara Black and white IS the only reason I am considering this board. It's hella expensive.
Thanks Wendell.
I always learn something new from your videos.
Now this is a review for the motherboard Z170 series. We always see guys and reviewers just reading the specs of the hardware. Tek Syndicate Hardware this is a good video very informative.
Excellent review, very thorough and informative, great work Wendel! I'd love to see a build log with this mobo and the 6600k or 6700k.
the linux workstation idea sounds amazing. also some overclocking on a crazy custom loop with an external rad would be cool
i currently have a 3570k, gtx 670, asrock z77 mobo and 16gb kingston hyperX ram....
THIS is the generation that I upgrade them. I'm really pumped for that 6700k i7 paired with a 980. Great video Wendell
just got mine today with my 6700k, love it
Would love to see a build with this board. I am also very interested in seeing how you would pull of your onboard graphics / dedicated graphics dual OS layout Wendell.
Been using "Remote Control Collection" (Google Play Store) on my android phone to control the mouse and use the android keyboard on my laptop for about a year now. It works over WiFi though so it can lag at times. But it's nice for those lazy days when you just wanna lay back and surf Netflix and check TH-cam from the comfort of your bed like a freaking gentleman. Word.
Billy Donmecz Hint** Enable "Click Lock" on your windows mouse properties in order to be able to drag and drop.
in regards to replying to messages on the PC PUSHBULLET IS AMAZING AND IT WORKS PERFECTLY DO IT!
As for that mobile connect thing, my z97i has that via the Bluetooth, actually very handy.
Literally the audio output switch hot key is almost enough to make me buy the board lol
Nice to see they still left one USB 2.0 in. For some reason they tend to work better with mices.
I'm just going to point at Pushbullet for replying to messages from the desktop
Freaking wonderful
The problem with Pushbullet is that no one really knows whether any of your data leaves LAN. It isn't a big deal, but it is a pretty big security concern, especially since the app can use monetized services on your phone.
VaHaLa It leaves LAN. I can almost assure that. BUT with the latest update, it is end to end encrypted.
very informational , loved it !
That is a gorgeous IBM SSK!!
Linux Videosss please make them on anything!
Prices are too high yet, i wanna build my new tig with Z170 chipset for Skylake this fall.
Dear Asus if you're reading this - Please make the next 'really useful stuff' addon you make to your motherboards a multiple header system to plug in external temperature sensors, so we can monitor other stuff in the pc. One header is super nice, 8 would be all kinds of win
The USB 3.1 type A ports at the back......... Are they completely backwards compatible with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0??
Is that a big plastic sticker on the southbridge heatsink?
YES we want to see passthrough on linux!:D
Is it better to go with x99 boards to get the additional features like Wifi, Bluetooth, RGB etc? I guess the question i have really is are X99 boards better?
What is up with the audio being not in sync all the damn time?
good old IBM/Unicomp keyboards they're good for almost everything.
Hi,
Interesting review, just to recap what can you do with 2 ethernet ports ?
I don't like the choiche of using an Asmedia controller instead of the Intel Alpine Ridge like other manufacturers did implement... all those 3.1 ports probably won't boot and/or recognize keyboards and mouse at first
Which is the 3.0 pci slot that runs at x4 mode? The first one (at the top) or the last one (the one close to the led indicators, fan connectors, usb connectors and other stuff).
Thanks in advance. Sorry for my bad english.
Hi Wendel you mentioned MACRO'S a video on those would be of great service to all us nube's I have a key board with 10 and a mouse even more (9) By the way are ther any tutorials for Lenix(sp?)
I've been noticing bad reviews on Newegg. Is it really bad?
I did too
at 3.20 he says the z170 chipset dose not support usb3.1 but then goes to say they installed usb3.1 on the mortherboard??? i am lost
z170 chipset doesn't support USB 3.1 so Asus added a third party (USB 3.1 controller) chipset from Asmedia to the motherboard.
This is all good and nice, but... does it come in black?
Pushbullet seems like an easier solution than that! Especially with the encryption they just added.
ChristianVermedal Couple that with mighty text, and baby, you got a stew goin'!
please do a mini itx lga 1151 motherboard review
The cleanliness of the cpu and cpu socket was a little exaggerated lol. I've seen a Core 2 Quad run with TIM pieces stuck in the socket (had to remove with air after) cpu had TIM all over it in fingerprint style >:/ and it still worked before and after clean. Maybe i just got lucky.
Is it better to overclock your CPU through the standard way or through the TPU switch on the MoBo?
Great vid.
I got a beginner question, when the board has a maximum of 6 sata ports does that mean you can only run a total of 6 sata drives? or can you run a splitter if you wanted to run more?
Ok great thanks!
Great video!
asus z170 deluxe vs asus z170a, it is worth it? buying deluxe version instead of z170a version?!
hello I wanted to ask something that I saw in specs at that mobo...can it support 3000-3200 mhz ram without overclocking the rams...?
Yes
I have a quick question about CPU bottlencking GPUs. I have two Strix GTX 980s in SLI on an older i3820 (OC 4ghz) on an Asus P9X79 mobo. GPU-Z reports I only have PCIe 2.0, when I know the P9X79 fully supports PCIe 3.0. Even running the graphical demo GPU-Z has still reports PCIe 2.0. Maybe Windows 10 is messing with that, or the way I overclocked my CPU may "downgrade" my PCIe ports? I dunno. But is my old CPU bottlenecking my GPUs?
+scylendrey what about multi-core cpus with HT?
MightyText works pretty well on Android. It has all the functionality I need (answer texts while on the computer).
Daniel Bowen Works so well, especially, coupled with pushbullet.
dumkopf I just use Pushbullet to reply to texts and for sending links from my phone or tablet to my PC
Does Wendell edit his own videos?
I'm quite new to this and I haven't read that much about it but I would like to know. Would using linux with this motherboard present problems or is it a good one for that purpose? Thanks.
Your motherboard doesn't really have anything to do with the operating system you decide to put on it. Some (much) older motherboards won't boot into anything else than Windows, but with any motherboard, you shouldn't see any problems.
guys i dont know what he means by the wifi thing and the ram 2133 issue. if i use the corsair vengence 2133 lpx 2x4gb ddr4 ram would it work perfectly fine and also does the wifi thing work like a normal wifi pcie card
Pushbullet is an app I use for responding to messages on the desktop.
This vid was awesome! :P
Linux build please! using onboard graphics for linux and a gpu for windows sounds awesome
try mightytext or mysms if you want to text from your desktop. game changer.
should I go with this board or asus maximus VIII? any suggestions?
+Alex Dugman I'm not an expert but what I did was look at the price difference then sum up what was worth it to me. The additional stuff you pay for on the z170 deluxe is essentially the built on ac wifi and bluetooth. If those sound important to you then definitely go with the deluxe. Then there's also 6 USB 3.1 ports on the back and a hyper m.2 x4 pcie card which will let you have an extra m.2 slot at the cost of a pcie lane. Then there's also the u.2 adapter which I'm not too sure about but might come in handy in the future. I went with the deluxe because of the built in wifi, adapters, usb3.1 slots and the number of storage expansions you can hook up to it. Both are good boards but all it comes down to is suits you more
Thanks Wendell :)
Build, build, build!!
Hello, I want to know which motherboard is best comparison three top brand (Asus, msi, gigabyte) ?
I am going to look new buil cpu i7 6th gen 6700k so plz give me recommended best motherboard with good features, comparision in price best and performance best winner
Thank you
Asus is the best motherboard manufacturer in my opinion
what cpu do you recommend to go along with this board?
6600k/6700k
are you running Windows 8 or 10 on this
That keyboard looks pretty old school.
i guess audio is out of sync in this video
Linux workstation with pass through to win vm plz
I can tell he lowered the bass in his voice.
wheres my legacy vga connection?
what's wrong with Google hangouts? I use it all the time on the desktop it I st requires to have chrome installed 😀
Waiting fore Skylake-E or Zen.
After zen comming out and beeing better than intel wait 2 months than intel will be really cheap or intel beats zen with some new processors
replying to texts while you're at your computer? Airdroid
Does this wifi work as a router for other stuff?
+Highwon you can set the wi-fi as an access point
thanks for the answer! What program is used for that so I can download? much appreciated would love to get it working.
Welp love thefetures of this motherboard, especially the crazy fan control, a shame ASUS did all of its z170 motherboars as ugly and boring as they can be. Maybe looks are non important for a lot of people but i have a huge window in my case, i do care, and those g1 gaming Gigabytes are looking so good... waiting for more reviews great job Wendell keep it up
Is usb 3.1 compatible with usb 3.0?
calvinatorzcraft Yeah just like 3.0 is compatible with 2.0
GamingInTime Unless you use type C, but you'd have to be slapped if you did that.
Erik - Erigorn I've bought an adaptor for mine... I refuse to be denied the use of a port because of that stupid fragile connector the people insist we use
is it me, or is the audio badly out of sync?
Is anyone interested in Skylake? I believe PCI 4.0 is coming out soon so any pci 4.0 video cards will not fit. When they come out. The video cards are probably about 2-3 years out though. Or will you build another build by then or you just don't care.
David Young 2-3 years is a long time. I'd have a new build by then.
Pci express 4.0 is backwards compatible. It is going to use the same connector and it is backwards compatible. There won't be any compatibility issues.
True, missed the part of his post that says that.
"Gen 4 will use a new connector but the spec will be backward compatible mechanically and electrically with today’s 8GT Gen 3." www.eetimes.com/document.asp?doc_id=1326922&page_number=1
So there is still hope for backwards compatibility?
Party Waffel You are right about backwards compatibility. What I am saying is that this board has very limited upgrade ability in the future. I am still running on a x79 platform and have had numerous video cards. What you will get with Skylake is this generation of video cards and one more then you are done. Regardless if you have the CPU horsepower to run or not. Or you can hold out for one more year the new pci slots will come out and your platform will have longer legs. Sorry if I was unclear on what I was saying.
"Quick overview"? :P
I think you went a bit too much thorough with some details like explaining what the Q-Connector is like nobody saw one before when it have existed for over a decade lol.
17:05 Just use push bullet!
2 lan port ?
Redundancy
+luncent lucy yes for aggregation
andic0ntr0ly0u thanks :D
Why do I always hear "skylike" when he says "skylake" o.O
Waiting for black Friday, then i will finally ditch this i3 2120 Lol. DDR4 here i come!
i use airdroid for messaging on my phone from my pc
Solid overview, i'm going to have to get one now. minor observation from this video, you sound like a non drugged seth rogan. in a good way... O.O
Pretty sure you're over exaggerating how fragile intel CPUs/sockets are...
You can play hacky sack with an intel CPU and it'll be fine as long as you're not bouncing it off the concrete
have you seen the new pcb? it's paper thin.
Sadaki It's barely thinner than the old ones. That doesn't change that it's safe to touch the gold contact pads
Jacob eMatt I agree, the pins are on the mobo not the cpu so its not as dodgy
well this is fun...
little underexposed there :p ?
Or for Android TV
I love you Wendell.
please don't use a celeron on this
Wendell is love. Wendell is life.
what q-tip? Ear bud mate
ryanbennett1909 You on point tip? All the time phiphe! lol
The bottom of LGA cpus are nowhere near as sensitive as he makes them out to be.
But k.
TheLawnWanderer shut up neck beard!
Nope Nopenson Gold doesn't really oxidize at anywhere near that temp.
Washing it with alcohol and a clean cloth is more than enough.
begone neck beard!
TheLawnWanderer Gold doesn't oxidize at all, which is why it's used for connections instead of nickel.
The main reason you don't want to touch the bottom of a modern CPU is because they're class 2 ESD components and can be damaged a lot easier than older CPUs.
But the Neckbeard says that's not true. Also, human salts can cause Gold to oxidize as can open air. It does this with no added heat but by the chemical reaction caused by salts.
Other than that acid is the only thing that causes it to oxidize.
dat keybored doh
look at mighty text for replying to texts on your computer
Wat only 2 views??
If you do a video on pci pass through I will love you long time.
UNDER 301!!
Abdullah Ijaz 301 doesn't exist anymore as a stop point, it just does a normal count now. They updated that earlier this month.
SeanFromPVD I know, I heard.
Abdullah Ijaz So really what you're saying is "PAY ATTENTION TO MEEEE!!"
Its more like Nostalgia
hmm i just had a build idea so if any one of you who have more money then me (which i have 0.60 cents in my steam acc for reference) should make this- get thoughs drives that get higher then the sun and make a sun build like paint the case yellow get a yellow mother board etc... have fun :P and dont burn your self teh
MMM Yeah Z170-Deluxe .. $529 in aus :(
6:40 NO DONT YOU DARE TOU.... ERMAGERHD HE TOUCHED IT ITS OVER! GAME OVER MAN! ohh you just have to clean it for a long time? ohh ok nm :D
I saw the Socket 1151 pins from a bad angle. If your shiny new CPU isn´t working, please send me the invoice. I´ll pay for your corrupted i7-6700K and please forgive me my bad attitude
Nobody is gonna comment on that IBM keyboard? xD
Wow
build!
under 301 club1!!!11
Definitely is not a board for me as this motherboard has way too many features I wouldn't use and thus I won't be buying this $400+ Canadian currency mobo. Also with Asus being in the news for the wrong reasons in recent times even if I needed this mobo I wouldn't buy it. Thanks Wendell though for your in depth review of this board.
using non-ESD safe Q-Tips on a CPU for 5 minutes is about the worst advice ive heard.
if you accidentally touched your CPU contacts, it would be best to use some Isopropyl alcohol or a Xylene based substance with a lint free cloth, as you can easily build up static electricity by rubbing a Q-tip on the gold contacts.
your finger oils are not going to impede contact because the microsprings were DESIGNED around something called "Wipe" which is basically horizantal scraping of the gold surface contact due to vertical deflection for the purpose of wiping away surface contaminants,film,corrosion,oils,dust,etc... Even small amounts (0.001 inches) of metal-on-metal wipe are enough to improve mating, which you can physically see happening by looking at the scrape marks on the bottom of a CPU thats already been installed. Sources: whitepaper by Tyco (page 5,6,7) here www.te.com/documentation/whitepapers/pdf/ArraySockets_Microspring_technology_IEMT.pdf