SuperO C7Z270-CG Gaming
3rd January 2017Type
MotherboardPrice
$179.99 USSupermicro SuperO C7Z270-CG Gaming Board- Features
SERVER QUALITY
Infused with server DNA, SUPERO motherboards offer unmatched reliability and durability paired with premium gaming features. Top shelf components optimize efficiency and improve thermal performance, enabling SUPERO motherboards to survive in treacherous environments where others have perished. As the backbone of your system, SUPERO motherboards offer the latest and greatest hardware implemented through world-class engineering, providing the quality you deserve with the features you desire.
INTEL 7th GENERATION-READY
The boards contain the latest technology and enable gamers to keep up with the latest CPU technology advancements. The Z270 comes equipped to handle the latest 7th generation Intel processors, meaning the fastest CPU performance is something you can achieve right out of the box.
Intel’s Optane technology is also available on our boards, allowing for memory storage that’s up to 1000x faster than current NAND storage, and up to 100,000x faster than standard HDDs. Pair it with your slower storage media and enjoy faster and better gaming performance than ever before.
HIGH PERFORMANCE M.2
Have you been eyeing up the latest technology in SSDs? Our boards come equipped to handle M.2 (PCIe 3.0 x2 - 32GB/s) drives, allowing you to blast through reading and writing files, an essential feature when it comes to loading graphic-rich game titles.
RAID support allows for unparalleled read and write speeds, and in a RAID 1 configuration, your data is backed up to 2 drives, perfect for those critically important files you need to have backed up.
UNLEASH THE POWER OF PCIE
The Z270-CG gives you the freedom to use PCIe devices as you see fit, with 2 PCIe 3.0 X16 slots and a diverse range of other PCIe slots for greater system configuration, giving you the power to enjoy the greatest gaming visuals on PC available. Get the power of a much higher-end board without the hefty price-tag.
ULTRA HD – ROCKING VISUALS
If 1080p is the resolution of the past for you, look no further than the Z270-CG board. If you’re looking to go beyond standard HD, our boards include 1x HDMI 1.4 port, 1x DVI-D port, and 1x Display Port., allowing you to reach resolutions of up to 4k easily and even output to 3 displays at once.
PUSH THE LIMITS OF YOUR MEMORY
Combine the power of 7th generation processors with DDR4 memory, supporting up to 64GB and overclocks of up to 3800Mhz, and enjoy blazing fast responses from your system.
Looking to push your RAM to its limits? The Z270-CG comes with DDR4 overclocking support and a great interface to do so, allowing you to easily squeeze every drop of performance out of your PC.
ULTRA FAST USB 3.1 TYPE C
USB 3.1a and 3.1c support give you speeds of 10Gb/s. USB type C is the future, and SUPERO is leading the way. Offering speeds up to twice as fast as 3.0, our 3.1c connector is the latest standard for USB connections, a must-have for high performance USB connections to your latest peripherals, and the fastest data transfer speeds for your USB storage devices available.
NEXT-GEN Z270 CHIPSET
The boards come with the latest 7th generation chipset support. The Z chipset is the most highly-equipped chipset produced to date, targeting the high-end enthusiast and power gamer markets with features such as an extensive PCIe 3.0 configuration and LED lighting so your set-up rocks that gamer vibe.
SOUND EXPERIENCE FOR YOUR EARS
Get the best sound from your games, movies and music with 7.1 HD audio support. Gaming is predominantly a visual media, but incredible audio enhances great gaming even further, by immersing you in the experience. SUPERO boards come with the highest quality audio components around for unparalleled sound quality. Enjoy more than just great visuals.
Contents
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The C7Z270 from SuperO is a solid board that packs a server built geared for gamers under a price that isn't as crazy as other gaming board.
- Server-Grade Build
- Long Lasting Component Design
- Moderate OC Support
- Intel Optane Support
- Intel 6th and 7th Gen Support
- Dual U.2 Ports
- Dual M.2 Ports
- Dual USB 3.1 (Type-A + Type-C)
- Lots of storage capabilities
- Lots of I/O capabilities
- Onboard Audio design
- Under $200 US Price
Pros
- Black and Green Color Scheme may not suit everyone
- No Metal DIMM and PCI-E slots
- Kaby Lake Not a Big Improvement From Skylake
Cons
About the author: A Software Engineer by training and a PC enthusiast by passion, Hassan Mujtaba serves as Wccftech's Senior Editor for hardware section. With years of experience in the industry, he specializes in deep-dive technical analysis of next-generation CPU and GPU architectures, motherboards, and cooling solutions. His work involves not only breaking news on upcoming technologies but also extensive hands-on reviews and benchmarking.
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