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ASUS Z170-AR ATX motherboard with black PCB and silver heatsinks

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ASUS Z170-AR Intel motherboard LGA 1151 Z170 DDR4 64GB

SKU CH-VC3A-Z4N6N

ATX motherboard with Intel Z170 chipset, LGA 1151 socket and DDR4 memory support up to 64GB

  • CPU socketLGA 1151
  • ChipsetIntel Z170
  • Max supported RAM64 GB
  • Supports up to 64GB DDR4 memory for demanding workloads
  • Intel Z170 chipset enables overclocking on K-series processors
  • LGA 1151 socket fits 6th and 7th generation Intel CPUs
  • ATX form factor fits standard desktop cases
  • Includes one SATA cable and rear I/O shield

Socket and chipset

This ASUS Z170-AR motherboard uses the Intel Z170 chipset and an LGA 1151 socket. It accepts DDR4 memory up to 64 GB in an ATX form factor. The board is supplied new with a chassis I/O shield and one SATA cable.

Who this suits and who it does not

Builders assembling a system around a compatible LGA 1151 processor will find the core features they need. Buyers who want more storage connectors than a single SATA cable provides should look at other options. Those needing integrated wireless networking or a different socket type cannot use this board.

The deciding specification

The LGA 1151 socket combined with the Intel Z170 chipset determines which processors fit and what platform features are available. Match this socket and chipset to your CPU choice before purchasing.

How it compares

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Price $72.99
Cheaper than about 67% of the 2,965 comparable items (median $97.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameASUS Z170-AR
Processor
CPU socketLGA 1151
ChipsetIntel Z170
Memory
Max supported RAM64 GB

Questions about this item

What Z170 chipset interface limits does this board hit in practice?

The Intel Z170 chipset provides the native PCIe and storage lanes; this board caps at the limits defined by that chipset.

What physical space and mounting points does the ATX Z170-AR need?

It requires a standard ATX case with matching standoff holes and an I/O shield cutout for the rear panel.

How is the Z170-AR installed and which step is often missed?

Mount the board on standoffs, connect the 24-pin and CPU power, insert DDR4 modules, attach the supplied SATA cable, then fit the included I/O back panel before securing the case.

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