Kaby Lake Z270 Micro-ATX Motherboards
Category : Z270
Published by Luca Rocchi on 25.01.17
With the launch of the Intel's new Z270 Express chipset all large motherboard vendors have updated their micro-ATX models. At the moment there are seven different models available and prices range from 100 up to 190 Euro. This article will allow you to compare all these boards in order to find the one most suitable for your needs.
Introduction
In this article we're going to show you all the different micro-ATX motherboards, which are available as of today. There are quite a few interesting socket LGA1151 Z270 products around, no matter whether you're an overclocker, gamer or office user. Although these boards are small, they feature an extensive amount of features and therefore there are rather big price differences. Nevertheless we believe there is something for everybody. If you're looking for a micro-ATX motherboard this article is going to help you compare the different features and prices, so you'll end up with board that suits your needs the most.
| Page 1 - Introduction |
| Page 2 - USB and Storage connectors |
| Page 3 - Audio, Video, Network |
| Page 4 - Features |
| Page 5 - Preview / Gallery |
USB and Storage connectors
| USB 2.0 Rear | USB 3.0 Rear | USB 2.0 Header | USB 3.0 Header | PCI-Express | SLI / CF | M.2 Lenght | SATA | |
| ASRock Z270M Pro4 | 1x | 5x | 2x | 2x | 2x PCIe 3.0 x16 (support x16/x4) 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 |
No / Yes | 2x 2280 | 6x |
| ASRock Z270M Extreme4 | No | 4x + 2x 3.1 | 2x | 2x | 3x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x8/x8/x4) 1x PCIe 3.0 x1 |
Yes / Yes | 2x 2280 | 6x |
| ASUS Prime Z270M-Plus | 2x | 2x + 1x 3.1 | 2x | 2x | 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 1x PCIe 3.0 x4 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 |
No / Yes | 2x 2280 | 4x |
| ASUS Strix Z270G | 2x | 4x + 2x 3.1 | 2x | 1x | 2x PCIe 3.0 x16 (support x16/x8) 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 |
Yes / Yes | 22110 + 2280 | 6x |
| Gigabyte Z270MX-GAMING 5 | 2x | 5x 3.1 | 1x | 2x 3.1 | 3x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x8/x8/x4) 1x PCI e 3.0 x1 |
Yes / Yes | 22110 | 6x |
| Gigabyte Z270M-D3H | No | 6x + 1x 3.1 | 2x | 1x 3.1 | 2x PCIe 3.0 x16 (support x16/x4) 2x PCI |
No / Yes | 22110 | 6x (3x Express) |
| MSI Z270M Mortar | 2x | 4x 3.1 | 2x | 2x | 2x PCIe 3.0 x16 (support x16/x4) 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 |
No / Yes | 22110 | 6x |
| Page 1 - Introduction |
| Page 2 - USB and Storage connectors |
| Page 3 - Audio, Video, Network |
| Page 4 - Features |
| Page 5 - Preview / Gallery |
Audio, Video, Network
| Wi-Fi | Bluetooth | LAN | Video output | HDMI | Audio | |
| ASRock Z270M Pro4 | No | No | Intel PHY I219V | 1x HDMI + 1x DVI-D + 1x VGA | 4K 24Hz | Realtek ALC892 / 7.1 |
| ASRock Z270M Extreme4 | 1x M.2 2230 | Yes | Intel PHY I219V | 1x HDMI + 1x DVI-D + 1x VGA | 4K 24Hz | Realtek ALC1220 / 7.1 |
| ASUS Prime Z270M-Plus | No | No | Intel PHY I219V | 1x HDMI + 1x DVI-D | 4K 24Hz | Realtek ALC887 / 7.1 |
| ASUS Strix Z270G | Yes | Yes | Intel PHY I219V | 1x HDMI + 1x DP | 4K 24Hz | ROG SupremeFX |
| Gigabyte Z270MX-GAMING 5 | No | No | Killer NIC E2500 | 1x HDMI + 1x DP | 4K 24Hz | Realtek ALC1220 / 7.1 |
| Gigabyte Z270M-D3H | No | No | Intel PHY I219V | 1x HDMI + 1x DVI-D | 4K 24Hz | Realtek ALC892 / 7.1 |
| MSI Z270M Mortar | No | No | Intel PHY I219V | 1x HDMI + 1x DP + 1x DVI-D | 4K 24Hz | Realtek ALC892 / 7.1 |
| Page 1 - Introduction |
| Page 2 - USB and Storage connectors |
| Page 3 - Audio, Video, Network |
| Page 4 - Features |
| Page 5 - Preview / Gallery |
Features
| Color scheme | RAM Speed | Phases | Fan Headers | |
| ASRock Z270M Pro4 | Black / Silver | 3600 MHz | 6 | 3x PWM |
| ASRock Z270M Extreme4 | Black / Silver | 3600 MHz | 6 | 5x PWM |
| ASUS Prime Z270M-Plus | Black / White | 3866 MHz | 7 | 3x PWM |
| ASUS Strix Z270G | Black | 4000 MHz | 8+2 | 5x PWM |
| Gigabyte Z270MX-GAMING 5 | Black / Red | 4133 MHz | 7 | 4x PWM |
| Gigabyte Z270M-D3H | Black | 3866 MHz | 6 | 3x PWM |
| MSI Z270M Mortar | Black / Red | 3800 MHz | 6 | 4x PWM |
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| Page 2 - USB and Storage connectors |
| Page 3 - Audio, Video, Network |
| Page 4 - Features |
| Page 5 - Preview / Gallery |
Preview / Gallery
| Product Picture | Official site | Price |
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ASRock Z270M Pro4 |
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ASRock Z270M Extrme4 |
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ASUS Prime Prime Z270M-Plus |
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ASUS Strix Z270G |
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Gigabyte Z270MX-GAMING 5 |
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Gigabyte Z270M-D3H |
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MSI Z270M Mortar |
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