Lots of features for an entry-level board, Dedicated water pump header, Great BIOS, USB 3.1 and 32 Gb/s M.2, CPU installation tool, Ai Suite III software
No post code display, No CMOS reset button
You are not going to get everything with this board, but definitely get what you want out of a Skylake motherboard. First you have both USB 3.1 and M.2 support. You have USB Type-A and Type-C ports on this board so that gives you a lot of options for devi...
ASUS's Z170-A is a nice entry-level Intel Z170 motherboard with a few premium features. I like the fan control, and ASUS has done an excellent job of providing ROG level fan control. The support for legacy devices is a wise move on ASUS's part since peop...
Abstract: Meanwhile you can find benchmark values of 28 recent Z270 and Z170 motherboards in our comparison tables. We do not comment the benchmark values. The idea and also the goal is to present to you a market overview which helps you choose the right motherboar...
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Published: 2016-01-23, Author: John , review by: techicize.com
Fantastic and very competitive price point, Unique Visuals, USB 3.1 and type C connections, Highquality LAN and Sound solution, Polished BIOS, Decent bundle, 7 Fan headers
Dark brown PCB..not that noticeable to be fair
It's time to wrap and deliver a conclusion on the product.Wow would be the best thing to start this conclusion with right? Haveing looked at a wide scope of Z170 products now, from super cheap to premium, the board has impressed me greatly! I remember...
It quite obvious that the Z170A from ASUS is a product, which attacks with competitive pricing In Europe this board is listed with prices starting at roughly 140 Euro For this kind of money you get a motherboard with good looking design and quite a few i...
Impressive performance for its price, Good selection of essential features, Easy to install and use
Overly bulky plastic shroud, Lacks features of boards only a little pricier, Not enough USB ports on rear IO
The Asus Z170-A isn't the obvious option for most enthusiasts who keep up with the latest technologies. Nor is it the clear choice for those simply looking to spend the least amount of money on a basic Z170 system. However, it offers an intriguing middle...
It's clear that Asus knows exactly how to get everything power users want onto a motherboard, without going overboard on flashy extra or unnecessary features that would discourage anyone working to a budget. The Z170-A is the cheapest Skylake motherboard...
Attractive styling, Excellent performance, Great onboard audio solution, Intuitive BIOS, Great value for money
Overclocking requires Turbo mode to be enabled
For Intel Z97's debut one of our first motherboard reviews featured the Z97-A – the corresponding board for today's Z170-A launch. We were impressed by the efforts that ASUS had gone to from a styling standpoint back then and today this is no exception. O...
