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3DMark
We used 3DMark‘s ‘Fire Strike’ benchmark which is designed to be used on gaming PCs. We opted for the Normal setting, NOT the Extreme mode.
Sandra Processor Arithmetic
Sandra Memory Bandwidth
Performance of Asus' Sabertooth Z97 Mark 1 is where we would expect it to be for system-related benchmarks. Sandra's Processor Arithmetic test and 3DMark sit the Asus board in middle-place in our charts.
Memory bandwidth performance of the Sabertooth Z97 Mark 1 is a particular strength. We have observed better-than-average memory bandwidth performance from Asus LGA 1150 boards many times in the past. The 2-5% performance boost could be related to Asus' T-topology implementation for the DIMM slots.
Luke, brilliant review and so much detail, took me 30 minutes reading it this morning. I love Kitguru’s motherboard (and GPU) reviews! This is top of my shortlist when the new K series come out.
What is going on? Why is everyone copying the ASUS red and black board designs? Nice to see ASUS (who started it all) using different colours.
Sabretooth are my favourite boards. always have been. ill be getting this one soon
I think thermal armor is a gimmick in regards to temperatures, but I like the dust protection and protection over the capacitors. I can be rough on the boards when installing them. Nice looking board – interested in SATA express too, as I have a lot of large files I move around often
based on your reviews I included the sabertooth mark 1 in my new build, also your reviews let me decide my gpu, gigabyte GTX770OC, psu seasonic X-Series 650W KM3 gold and now my ram, G.Skill ARES 16 g kit. Cheers for taking the stress out of my build
May I turn-off the small fans? Or just remove them? It is
going to have some significant impact in the performance or will the MB get
overheated?
Thanks!