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The EVGA Z170 Classified 4-Way is engineered from the ground up to be the best overclocking motherboard on the planet. Featuring a next generation Intel Z170 Express Chipset with DDR4 3200MHz+ memory support, this motherboard is built to perform. Two SATA Express ports, up to eight SATA 6G ports, two USB 3.0 and two M.2 ports provide robust storage and I/O options, and with support for NVIDIA SLI technology, you can pair up four NVIDIA graphics cards for insane gaming performance. Creative Core3D Audio with audio isolation provide the cleanest sound possible with full Creative suite functionality.
High layer count enhances stability both for heavy loads as well as high overclocking.
The EVGA Z170 Classified is rated for up to 4-Way SLI® to handle the most demanding video loads.
The Z170 CLASSIFIED includes support for full size storage and WiFi from the M.2 jacks.
Higher volume of precious metal (300% Gold) used in the sockets greatly improves the conductivity and produces a cleaner signal due to less resistance / impedance.
Not having the main power for the board facing perpendicular makes it easy to get the cables routed well and out of the way.
An 8 Phase PWM helps to ensure that the power reaching the processor is clean and stable.
No need to remove a card when testing, instead you can disable the slot with a dip-switch. This can greatly reduce the time spent in troubleshooting, as you do not need to disassemble anything to isolate PCI-E components.
When testing on the Z170, or running it in a benching environment where you do not need to worry about wiring the board to a case to have access to power and reset buttons, they are built onto the board.
The Z170 Classified is not just focused on the upper end of extreme builds, but also with the smaller components as well. Creative Core3D audio and dual integrated Intel NICs ensure you have the best quality sound and network connection right out of the box.
EVGA MOTHERBOARD | PART NO. | FORM FACTOR | DIMM SLOTS | SLI | POWER PHASES | AUDIO | USB 3.1 | M.2 | SATA 6G | OVERCLOCKING |
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Z170 Classified 4-Way | 151-SS-E179-KR | EATX | 4(64GB Max) | 4-Way | 8 | Creative Core3D | Yes | 2 | 8(2 SATA-E) | Best |
Z170 FTW | 140-SS-E177-KR | ATX | 4(64GB Max) | 2-Way + PhysX | 5 | Realtek HD Audio | NA | 1 | 6 | Better |
Z170 Stinger | 111-SS-E172-KR | mITX | 2(32GB Max) | NA | 4 | Realtek HD Audio | NA | 1 | 4 | Good |