ASRock Z97 OC Formula Review

Published by Hiwa Pouri on 07.08.14
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Specs and Delivery

Chipset Intel Z97
Memory Dual Channel DDR3 Technology, 4 x DDR3 DIMM Slots, Max. 32 GB DDR3, 3400+(OC) / 2933(OC) / 2800(OC) / 2400(OC) / 2133(OC) / 1866(OC) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
Multi-GPU
  • Supports AMD Quad CrossFireX, 4-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way CrossFireX e CrossFireX
  • Supports NVIDIA Quad SLI e SLI
Slots
  • 3 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slots (PCIE1/PCIE2/PCIE4: single at x16 (PCIE1); dual at x8 (PCIE1) / x8 (PCIE2); triple at x8 (PCIE1) / x4 (PCIE2) / x4 (PCIE4))
  • 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE6: x4 mode)
  • 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slots
Sound Realtek ALC1150 Audio Codec
  • 7.1 Channel HD Audio with Contect Protection
  • Nichicon Fine Gold Series Audio Capacitors
  • TI NE5532 Premium Headset Amplifier (Supports up to 600 ohm headsets
  • Premium Blu-ray Audio supportack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
  • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Ful Spike Protection)
  • Supports Purity 2
  • EMI shielding cover
  • PCB isolate shielding
  • DTS connect
Storage
  • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors via Z97 PCH
  • 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors via ASMedia ASM1061
  • 1 x SATA Express 10 Gb/s Connector (shared with SATA3_4, SATA3_5 and M.2 Socket)
  • 1 x M.2_SSD (NGFF) Socket 3 up to Gen2 x2 (10 Gb/s)
Network
  • PCIe x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s
  • Qualcomm Atheros Killer E2200 Series
Internal Connectors
  • 1 x COM Port Header
  • 1 x TPM Header
  • 1 x Power LED header
  • 2 x CPU Fan Connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin)
  • 4 x Chassis Fan Connectors (1 x 4-pin, 3 x 3-pin)
  • 1 x Power Fan Connector (3-pin)
  • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector
  • 2 x 8 pin 12V Power Connectors (Hi-Density Power Connector)
  • 1 x HDD Saver Connector
  • 1 x PCIe Power Connector
  • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector
  • 1 x Thunderbolt AIC Connector
  • 1 x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 2.0 ports)
  • 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports)
  • 1 x Power Switch with LED
  • 1 x Reset Switch with LED
  • V-Probe: 2 x 7-set of onboard voltage measurement points laid
  • Rapid OC Buttons: +/
  • buttons to adjust OC frequency
  • 1 x Menu Button
  • 1 x PCIe ON/OFF Switch
  • 1 x Post Status Checker (PSC)
  • 1 x Slow Mode Switch
  • 1 x LN2 Mode Switch
  • 1 x BIOS Selection Switch
Extrenal Connectors
  • 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port
  • 1 x HDMI Port
  • 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
  • 4 x USB 2.0 Ports
  • 4 x USB 3.0 Ports (ASMedia ASM1074 hub)
  • 2 x USB 3.0 Ports (Intel Z97)
  • 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port
  • 1 x Clear CMOS Switch
  • HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone
Forfactor ATX (30.5cm x 24.4cm)
BIOS Bios (2 x 64 Mb flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS)


   


   
  • 1 x ASRock Flexible SLI Bridge Connector Cable
  • Quick Installation Guide, Support CD, I/O Shield
  • 4 x SATA Data Cables
  • 1 x HDD Saver Cable
  • 1 x Screw for M.2_SSD (NGFF) Socket 3


Page 1 - Introduction Page 14 - SiSoft Sandra 2
Page 2 - Specs and Delivery Page 15 - UC Bench
Page 3 - Features Page 16 - Super Pi 1M / 32M
Page 4 - Layout Page 17 - wPrime 1024M Multi Core
Page 5 - Connectors and I/O Page 18 - Cinebench
Page 6 - BIOS Page 19 - Bioshock: Infinite
Page 7 - Test setup Page 20 - Metro Last Light
Page 8 - Preview / Gallery Page 21 - Sleeping Dogs
Page 9 - 3D Mark Page 22 - Power Consumption
Page 10 - 3D Mark 11 Page 23 - Performance Rating
Page 11 - 3D Mark Vantage  Page 24 - Price Comparison
Page 12 - PC Mark 7 Page 25 - Conclusion
Page 13 - SiSoft Sandra 1  



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