Asus Z170-A review

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Asus Z170-A
Asus Z170-A

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We liked

This motherboard has everything you need on board, and is an impressive performer even when compared to more heavyweight offerings. It has plenty of overclocking potential and is nicely priced when you consider what you're getting here.

We disliked

Don't expect anything great on the build quality front, in fact this Asus board looks rather cheap (and feels it, too). It's also not particularly well featured, but you do have to consider the price point it's pitched at.

Final verdict

Asus has produced some impressive performance levels for the asking price, and a wallet-friendly motherboard capable of some decent overclocks is definitely a welcome addition to the market.

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