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ATX motherboard with black and beige armor plating

ASUS

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 LGA 1150 Intel Z97 32GB DDR3 ATX motherboard

SKU CH-VHV6-5DAFV

Supports LGA 1150 processors on the Intel Z97 chipset with up to 32 GB of DDR3 memory

  • CPU socketLGA 1150
  • ChipsetIntel Z97
  • Max supported RAM32 GB
  • LGA 1150 socket fits compatible Intel processors
  • Intel Z97 chipset enables overclocking features
  • Supports up to 32GB DDR3 system memory
  • ATX form factor fits standard chassis
  • Includes I/O shield and SATA cable

Socket LGA 1150 Z97 ATX Motherboard

This ASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 motherboard uses the Intel Z97 chipset and an LGA 1150 socket in a standard ATX layout. It supports DDR3 memory up to a maximum of 32GB. The board arrives new with a metal battery and one SATA cable included in the package.

Builders keeping an LGA 1150 platform

This board suits anyone maintaining or assembling a system around the LGA 1150 socket and Intel Z97 chipset with DDR3 memory. It is not for buyers who need a different CPU socket, a different chipset, or memory capacity beyond the 32GB limit stated for this model.

32GB maximum DDR3 capacity

The decisive specification is the 32GB maximum memory supported across the DDR3 slots. If your build requires more memory than this ceiling allows, this motherboard will not meet that requirement.

How it compares

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Price $131.99
Pricier than about 66% of the 2,965 comparable items (median $97.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameASUS SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2
Processor
CPU socketLGA 1150
ChipsetIntel Z97
Memory
Max supported RAM32 GB

Questions about this item

Will the 32GB DDR3 limit mean I need a new motherboard if I want more memory later?

The board supports up to 32GB of DDR3, so exceeding that capacity would require a different platform.

What component hits its limit first during long heavy loads on this Z97 board?

The chipset and voltage regulators set the sustained ceiling; without active cooling on the heatsinks they will throttle before the CPU does.

How loud and hot does the SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 get when it runs all day?

The thermal armour and TUF components are rated for continuous operation, but fan speed and case airflow will decide actual noise and temperature.

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