Supermicro C7Z170-SQ Motherboard Review

1. Introduction2. Supermicro C7Z170-SQ: Packaging and Bundle3. SuperMicro C7Z170-SQ: Board Layout and Features4. Supermicro Z170 UEFI & Software5. Testing Methodology6. Tests: System-related7. Tests: Gaming-related8. Overclocking: Frequencies9. Overclocking: Performance10. Tests: Motherboard-related11. Closing Thoughts12. View All Pages

Hitting the mid-high end market hard is the Supermicro C7Z170-SQ. Taking inspiration from the past and adding modern components is sure to rock the competition with server grade components, high-speed M.2 and USB-C 3.1 included. 

Perched precariously at £210, the Supermicro C7Z170-SQ looks to be the motherboard that has been thrown unprepared into a market saturated by RGB lights and features that would make NASA technicians quiver at first sight. However, it’s not all about additional utilities, sometimes a great performing unit only needs top quality components derived from servers and that’s what Supermicro is betting on with this addition to the line up.

Unlike a lot of the competition, the feature list is short and safe. Networking is being handled by the Intel I219V and the Realtek ALC1150 codec handles audio. Alongside these, the C7Z170-SQ packs a high-speed M.2 port for the highly popular NVMe SSDs and a USB-C 3.1 port for future functionality.

With a rich heritage, has Supermicro packed enough into the C7Z170-SQ to be considered as a worthy option? Let’s find out.

Features:

• Up to 64GB DDR4 3000MHz+ support.
• USB 3.1 Type-C for up to 10GBps data transfer.
• Single M.2 slot to utilise super faster NVME SSD performance of over 10GB/s.
• Intel I219V Gigabit networking for fast and consistent networking connection.
• Realtek ALC 1150 sound codec provides ultra clear audio for all scenarios.
• Server heritage providing years of experience and the best components.
• Onboard speaker and DEBUG LED: Simplified audible troubleshooting combined with easy to read codes.

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