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The EVGA Z170 Stinger motherboard is engineered to exceed the best. Featuring a next generation Intel Z170 Express Chipset with DDR4 3200MHz+ memory support, this motherboard is built to perform. Four native SATA 6G ports, eight native USB 3.0 provide robust storage and I/O options, and the mITX form factor allows for an extremely compact performance system.
Intel® Z170 Chipest
10 Layer PCBHigh layer count enhances stability both for heavy loads as well as high overclocking.
High Gold Content For CPU SocketHigher volume of precious metal (150% Gold) used in the sockets greatly improves the conductivity and produces a cleaner signal due to less resistance / impedance.
Onboard Power, Reset and CMOS Reset ButtonsWhen testing on the Z170, or running it in a benching environment where you do not need to worry about wiring the board to a case to have access to power and reset buttons, they are built onto the board.
4 Phase PWMAn 4 Phase PWM helps to ensure that the power reaching the processor is clean and stable.
| EVGA MOTHERBOARD | PART NO. | FORM FACTOR | DIMM SLOTS | SLI | POWER PHASES | AUDIO | USB 3.1 | M.2 | SATA 6G | OVERCLOCKING |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z170 Classified 4-Way | 151-SS-E179-KR | EATX | 4(64GB Max) | 4-Way | 8 | Creative Core3D | Yes | 2 | 8(2 SATA-E) | Best |
| Z170 FTW | 140-SS-E177-KR | ATX | 4(64GB Max) | 2-Way + PhysX | 5 | Realtek HD Audio | NA | 1 | 6 | Better |
| Z170 Stinger | 111-SS-E172-KR | mITX | 2(32GB Max) | NA | 4 | Realtek HD Audio | NA | 1 | 4 | Good |