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ASRock

ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer Intel motherboard

SKU CH-9FAJ-1BT64

Supports 4th generation Intel CPUs on LGA 1150 with DDR3 memory up to 3050 MHz OC and Killer E2200 LAN

  • Processor4th generation Corei7/i5/i3/Xeon/Pentium/Celeron(LGA 1150)
  • ChipsetIntel Z87
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketLGA 1150
  • CPU technologiesTurbo Boost Technology 2.0
  • Onboard video chipSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic
  • Supports 4th generation Intel Core and Xeon CPUs on LGA 1150 socket
  • DDR3 memory up to 3050 MHz overclocked across four slots
  • Three PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots for multi-GPU configurations
  • Qualcomm Atheros Killer E2200 LAN for low-latency networking
  • Realtek ALC1150 audio delivers 7.1 channel sound

Socket and chipset

The ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer is an ATX motherboard built around the Intel Z87 chipset and LGA 1150 socket. It accepts 4th generation Core i7, i5, i3, Xeon, Pentium and Celeron processors with Turbo Boost 2.0 support. The board targets enthusiasts who want overclocking headroom and gaming-oriented networking.

Memory and expansion checklist

Verify that your CPU cooler clears the four 240-pin DDR3 slots which support speeds up to 3050+(OC) and a maximum of 32 GB in dual-channel mode. Confirm your power supply provides the necessary ATX and CPU connectors for the three PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots and four PCI Express x1 slots. Ensure your chassis can accommodate an ATX form factor before ordering.

Killer LAN and audio bundle

The onboard Qualcomm Atheros Killer E2200 Series controller delivers 1 Gbps wired networking with traffic prioritisation for low-latency gaming. Realtek ALC1150 provides 7.1 channel high-definition audio for immersive sound. Six SATA 6 Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 support complete the storage package.

How it compares

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Price $79.99
Cheaper than about 62% of the 2,965 comparable items (median $97.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASRock
Product lineASRock Fatal1ty Gaming
Model nameFatal1ty Z87 Killer
Processor
Processor4th generation Corei7/i5/i3/Xeon/Pentium/Celeron(LGA 1150)
CPU socketLGA 1150
ChipsetIntel Z87
CPU technologiesTurbo Boost Technology 2.0
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 240pin
Supported memoryDDR3 3050+(OC)/2800(OC)/2400(OC)/2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/1333/1066
Max supported RAM32 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Storage
SATA ports6 x SATA 6Gb/s
SATA and RAID support0/1/5/10
Graphics
Onboard video chipSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC1150
Sound channels7.1 Channels
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerQualcomm Atheros Killer E2200 Series
Maximum network speed1 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
PCIe 3.0 x16 slots3 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slots (PCIE2/PCIE5/PCIE7: single at x16 (PCIE2); dual at x8 (PCIE2) / x8 (PCIE5); triple at x8 (PCIE2) / x4 (PCIE5) / x4 (PCIE7))
PCIe x1 slots4 x PCI Express x1
PS/2 ports1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
Video connectors1 x D-Sub
1 x DVI-D
HDMI ports1 x HDMI-Out
1 x HDMI-In
USB 3.0 ports4 x USB 3.0
USB 2.0 ports3 x USB 2.0
S/PDIF output1 x Optical
Audio jacks6 Ports
Onboard USB headers2 x USB 3.0 + 4 x USB 2.0
Power
Power connectors24 Pin
Size & build
Form factorATX

Questions about this item

What comes in the box with the Fatal1ty Z87 Killer and what must I buy separately?

The motherboard ships alone. You must supply a 4th-generation Core i7, i5, i3, Xeon, Pentium or Celeron processor for the LGA 1150 socket, up to four DDR3 DIMMs, a graphics card if the CPU lacks integrated graphics, storage drives for the six SATA 6Gb/s ports, a chassis, power supply and operating system.

Which memory speed should I choose from the listed DDR3 options?

The board supports DDR3 at 1066, 1333 and 1600 natively; speeds of 1866, 2133, 2400, 2800 and 3050 require overclocking. Pick a kit rated for your desired frequency and enable the matching XMP profile in the BIOS.

What does the three-slot PCI Express 3.0 x16 layout mean for my graphics cards?

The top slot runs at x16 alone. With two cards they operate at x8 and x8. With three cards the bandwidth splits to x8, x4 and x4 across the three slots.

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