Question 1

can i use core i7-7700k?

Accepted Answer

The Strix Z270E Gaming has a LGA1151 socket designed for Intel's 6th and 7th gen processors, including the i3, i5, i7, Pentium, and Celeron processors.

It's more than capable of fully utilizing an i7 7700k.

As an aside, with an i7 7700k processor, make SURE you're using a motherboard with the Z270 chipset. A Z170 will be able to use the chip, but won't be able to take advantage of the upgraded features of the KabyLake architecture used on intel's 7th gen chips.

Also, a i7 7600k, or i5 7600k is more than adequate for most users, including most gamers. Most people don't need the hyperthreading of the #7##k series.

Question 2

does this support m.2?

Accepted Answer

Yes, both M.2 SATA and M.2 NVME.  I believe only one slot supports NVME and the second slot supports either, for a total of two M.2 slots on the front of the motherboard.  I installed a Samsung NVME M.2 with this board, and all seems to be well so far.

Question 3

Am I going to need to buy a WIFI adapter, or will this suffice?

Accepted Answer

This board has built in WiFi with an antennae that I was able to magnetically attach to the side of my case (NZXT H440). I haven't had any issues with my connection via the WiFi built into the board.

Question 4

Does this support 5.0 Ghz Wifi?

Accepted Answer

Yes it supports 2.4 and 5.0 Ghz Wifi

You can verify by going to ASUS website directly. Newegg will not allow me to post the link to the specifications page from the manufacture. I guess they are scared you might learn something. lol. But yes, your are fine using 5.0 Ghz. Personal experience is that mine motherboard is still in the box as I am waiting to purchase memory and a GTX 1070 video card, before I actually built it.

Question 5

i like the RGBs. can i use am4 with it? because amd is way better than intel btw

Accepted Answer

Actually, AMD isn't better. It's just cheaper, less effective and overall bad. 
I'd recommend this to you: 
ASRock Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming K4 AM4 AMD Promontory B350 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 HDMI ATX Motherboards - AMD

Question 6

Does the mother board come with the M2 screws?

Accepted Answer

Yes they come in a separate small bag.  They're not labeled, but it's in there.

Question 7

can i use this motherbord  for a vr rady build?

Accepted Answer

The mother board doesn't matter all that much as long as it has the features you want on it (ie. M.2 support, WiFi, etc) and can support the CPU that you want. This board is a z270 board so it supports the 7th generation of Intel chips.

Tldr... Yes.

Question 8

will a i5 4460 work on this board?

Accepted Answer

The i5 4460 is lga 1150 and the z270e strix is a lga 1151 so it will not be compatable. This mother board is for 7th gen Intel cpu's. I hope this helps you out. Good day.

Question 9

Does This mobo have integrated graphics? Can I boot the computer without a graphics card? I have ordered a dedicated graphics card but I won't receive it for another month after I get the mobo.

Accepted Answer

NO, the motherboard does not have an on-board graphics card. If you have an Intel chip with on-board graphics then you would be able to use that until your dedicated graphics cards is delivered.

Question 10

Will DDR3 memory work in this motherboard?

Accepted Answer

None of the LGA 1151 socket boards support regular DDR3. You must use DDR3L. The motherboard might support standard DDR3 but according to Intel the internal memory controller on Skylake chips does not.

You will need to purchase DDR4 or DDR3L memory. Standard DDR3 memory will work, but Intel contends that it will result in premature failures due to the higher voltages.

Brand	ASUS
Series	ROG
Model	STRIX Z270E GAMING

CPU Socket Type	LGA 1151
CPU Type	Intel Socket 1151 for 7th/6th Generation Core i7/i5/i3/ Pentium/Celeron Processors
Supported CPU Technologies	Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * Not Compatible with Intel 8th Gen CPUs

Number of Memory Slots	4x288pin (DDR4)
Memory Standard	DDR4 3866(O.C.)/ 3733(O.C.)/ 3600(O.C.)/ 3466(O.C.)/ 3400(O.C.)/ 3333(O.C.)/ 3300(O.C.)/ 3200(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2800(O.C.)/ 2666(O.C.)/ 2400/ 2133 * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
Maximum Memory Supported	64GB
Channel Supported	Dual Channel

PCI Express 3.0 x16	2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (supports x16, x8/x8) 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (max. at x4 mode)
PCI Express x1	4 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 slots

Serial ATA (SATA)	6 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2	1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/21100 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE 3.0 x4 mode)* 1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x4 mode)** * The M.2_1 socket shares SATA_1 port when use M.2 SATA mode device. Adjust BIOS settings to use a SATA device. ** The M.2_2 socket shares SATA_56 ports when use M.2 PCIE mode device in X4 mode. Adjust BIOS settings to use SATA devices.
SATA RAID	0/1/5/10

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Audio Chipset	ROG SupremeFX High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A
Audio Channels	8 Channels

LAN Chipset	Intel I219-V
Max LAN Speed	1Gbps
Wireless LAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Supports dual-band frequency 2.4/5 GHz Supports MU-MIMO
Bluetooth	Yes

Back I/O Ports	1 x DisplayPort / 1 x HDMI / 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out / 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo / 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C / 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A / 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A
PS/2	1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
Video Ports	1 x DVI-D
HDMI	1 x HDMI
RJ45	1 x Anti-surge LAN (RJ45) port
DisplayPort	1 x DisplayPort
USB 3.1	2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A + USB Type-C 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (blue)
S/PDIF Out	1 x Optical
Audio Ports	5 Ports
Antenna Connectors	1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth)

Onboard USB	1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector 3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 6 USB 2.0 port(s)
Other Connectors	1 x AAFP connector 2 x RGB Header(s) 1 x CPU Fan connector(s) 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) 2 x Chassis Fan connector(s) 1 x Front panel connector(s) 1 x System panel(s) (Chassis intrusion header is inbuilt) 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN (Extension Fan) connector 1 x Thermal sensor connector(s) 1 x CPU OV 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s) 1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header(s) 1 x 14-1-pin TPM connector 1 x COM port header 1 x High AMP Fan header (4-pin) 1 x T_Sensor Connector 1 x AIO PUMP Header 3 x 3D Mount screw port(s)

Form Factor	ATX
LED Lighting	RGB
Dimensions (W x L)	12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin	1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s) 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)

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