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Sat next to the 24-pin connector is an outwards-facing USB 3.0 header. ASRock states support for 3200MHz+ memory speeds, and the BIOS features 4000MHz dividers, although the maximum frequency is heavily tied to a CPU's IMC. Up to 32GB of DDR3 memory can be installed in four DIMM slots. Many people like the contrast of white latches on black and red slots, while others may prefer a consistent colour. The only major divergences from the red and black colour scheme are the gold audio capacitors and the white slot latches.
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For the additional cost, the upgrade to an elegant matte black PCB is well worth it, as gamers and enthusiasts have made clear on a number of occasions. I am pleased to report that ASRock is using a matte black PCB for its Z97X Killer, not the cheap brown alternative that was extensively used on its previous generation of motherboards.
The in-your-face approach can take some getting used to, although after a period of time I personally took a liking to the bold colour scheme. Compared to previous generation Fatal1ty motherboards, the red used on the Z97X Killer is far brighter than before.
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While we can see the cable's potentially useful operation, many gamers will be quick to show their disregard for the ugly colours – a black cable would have been preferable.Īs is convention for its Fatal1ty series of products, ASRock finishes the Z97X Killer in a red and black colour scheme. Unfortunately we cannot test out the feature as our sample was not supplied with the HDD saver cable.
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For example, the HDD can be switched off via software to aid security or drive longevity. HDD Saver is a feature on ASRock's Z97X Killer that allows users to control the operating state of their SATA hard drive, thanks to the discrete connecting cable.
The supplied bundle consists of: four SATA cables, a rigid SLI bridge, the IO shield, and ASRock's HDD saver cable. Information regarding ASRock's Super Alloy power components and gaming features are given precedence. The front of the Z97X Killer motherboard's box outlines a number of the key features, including the Killer E2200 NIC, M.2 connector, and XSplit license.Ī more detailed set of specifications is outlined on the packaging's rear side. We have included photographs of the packaging and bundle sent to us by ASRock. Our sample of the ASRock Z97X Killer motherboard was sent directly from the factory in Taiwan, hence it was supplied without retail packaging or bundle.