| Socket | LGA 2066 | Socket | LGA 1151 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset | X299 | Chipset | Z170 |
| Form Factor | ATX | Form Factor | ATX |
| Power Connectors | 1 x 24pin, 1 x 8pin | Power Connectors | 1 x 24pin, 1 x 8pin |
| Max Memory Support | 128 GB | Max Memory Support | 64 GB |
| Memory Speed | 4400 MHz | Memory Speed | 3466 MHz |
| ECC Support | ECC Support | ||
| APU | APU | Intel HD Graphics | |
| Wifi | Wifi | ||
| PCI 3.0 x16/x4/x1 | 5/0/0 | PCI 3.0 x16/x4/x1 | 3/0/1 |
| Audio Channels | 7.1 | Audio Channels | 8.0 |
| Power Phases | 12 | Power Phases | 4 |
| Total Fan Headers | 8 | Total Fan Headers | 6 |
| USB Type C | 1 | USB Type C | 1 |
| M.2 Amount | 2 | M.2 Amount | 1 |
| SATA3 Ports | 8 | SATA3 Ports | 6 |
| Crossfire Support | Crossfire Support | ||
| SLI Support | SLI Support |
CPU
| Socket | LGA 2066 | Socket | LGA 1151 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset | X299 | Chipset | Z170 |
| Processor(s) | 1 | Processor(s) | 1 |
Physical
| Form Factor | ATX | Form Factor | ATX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x L) | 30.5cm X 24.4cm | Dimensions (W x L) | 30.5cm X 23.4cm |
| Mounting Holes | Mounting Holes | ||
| Power Connectors | 1 x 24pin, 1 x 8pin | Power Connectors | 1 x 24pin, 1 x 8pin |
Memory
| RAM Type | DDR4 | RAM Type | DDR4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMM Slots | 8 | DIMM Slots | 4 |
| Max Memory Support | 128 GB | Max Memory Support | 64 GB |
| Memory Speed | 4400 MHz | Memory Speed | 3466 MHz |
| OC Threshold | 2666 | OC Threshold | 2400 |
| Max Channels | 4 | Max Channels | 2 |
| ECC Support | ECC Support |
APU
| APU | APU | Intel HD Graphics | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max shared memory | Max shared memory | 512 MB | |
| Outputs | Outputs | DVI-D, HDMI |
LAN
| Lan Chip 1 | Intel - LAN - 1 Gbit | Lan Chip 1 | Intel - I219-V - 1 Gbit |
|---|
Wifi
| Wifi Chip | Wifi Chip | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wifi Standard | Wifi Standard | ||
| Dual Band | Dual Band | ||
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth Version |
Audio
| Audio Chip | ALC1220 | Audio Chip | ALC887 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audio Channels | 7.1 | Audio Channels | 8.0 |
Expansion
| PCI 3.0 x16/x4/x1 | 5/0/0 | PCI 3.0 x16/x4/x1 | 3/0/1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCI 2.0 x16/x4/x1 | 0/0/0 | PCI 2.0 x16/x4/x1 | 0/0/0 |
Multi Graphics
| AMD Crossfire | AMD Crossfire | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Supported Crossfire | 2 | Max Supported Crossfire | 2 |
| Nvidia SLI | Nvidia SLI | ||
| Max Supported SLI | 2 | Max Supported SLI | 2 |
Storage
| M.2 Amount | 2 | M.2 Amount | 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.2 Slots | M-Key | M.2 Slots | M-Key |
| M.2 Sizes | 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110 | M.2 Sizes | 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110 |
| M.2 Speeds | PCI-E 3.0 x4, SATA3 | M.2 Speeds | PCI-E 3.0 x4, SATA3 |
| U.2 | Optional | U.2 | 0 |
| Sata Express | 0 | Sata Express | 1 |
| Sata 6Gb/s | 8 | Sata 6Gb/s | 6 |
| RAID Support | 0/1/5/10 | RAID Support | 0/1/5/10 |
USB
| USB 2.0 | 4 | USB 2.0 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB 3.0/3.1 Gen 1 | 10 | USB 3.0/3.1 Gen 1 | 6 |
| USB 3.1 | 2 | USB 3.1 | 1 |
| USB Type-C | 1 | USB Type-C | 1 |
Fan Headers
| Total Fan Headers | 8 | Total Fan Headers | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Pump Header | Water Pump Header | ||
| CPU Fan Header | CPU Fan Header | ||
| PWM | PWM |
BIOS
| BIOS Chips | 2 | BIOS Chips | 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOS Size | 128 Mbit | BIOS Size | 128 Mbit |
| USB Flashback | USB Flashback |
VRM
| Total Power Phases | 12 | Total Power Phases | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VRM Heatsink | VRM Heatsink |
V CCIN
| Controller | IR35201 (8 + 0) | Controller | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Phases | 8 | Real Phases | |
| Number of Doublers | 0 | Number of Doublers | |
| Switch | 1 x IR3556 | Switch |
V CCSA
| Controller | IR35204 | Controller | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Phases | 1 | Real Phases | |
| Number of Doublers | 0 | Number of Doublers | |
| Switch | 1 x IR3553 | Switch |
Other
| Thunderbolt 2 | Thunderbolt 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderbolt 3 | Thunderbolt 3 | ||
| LED Color | RGB | LED Color | |
| Overclockable | Overclockable |
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