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2018/11/26 06:22:21 (permalink)
Has anyone checked out GIGABYTE Z390 AORUS Master motherboard. Looks like GIGABYTE went all out with the VRM. It's on sale right now or $239.99 ($20 MIR). I like it when motherboard mfg's show off the detailed specs.
 

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  • Supports 9th and 8th Gen Intel Core Processors
  • Dual Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4, 4 DIMMs
  • Intel Optane Memory Ready
  • 12 Phases IR Digital VRM Solution with PowIRstage
  • Advanced Thermal Design with Fins-Array Heatsink and Direct Touch Heatpipe
  • Onboard Intel CNVi 802.11ac 2x2 Wave 2 Wi-Fi
  • 125dB SNR AMP-UP Audio with ALC1220 & High-End ESS SABRE 9118 DAC with WIMA audio capacitors
  • USB TurboCharger for Mobile Device Fast Charge Support
  • Intel Gigabit LAN with cFosSpeed
  • RGB FUSION with Multi-Zone Addressable LED Light Show Design, Supports Addressable LED & RGB LED Strips
  • Smart Fan 5 features Multiple Temperature Sensors and Hybrid Fan Headers with FAN STOP
  • Front USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C Header
  • Triple Ultra-Fast NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 M.2 with Triple Thermal Guard
  • USB DAC-UP 2 with Adjustable Voltage
  • CEC 2019 Ready, Save Power With a Simple Click
 
 
12 Phase Digital Power Design


  •     40A IR 3553 for each vCore Phase
  •     High current capacity MOSFET
  •     Lower temperature
  •     Server level reliability

Z390 AORUS MASTER motherboard uses an all IR digital CPU power design which includes both digital PWM Controller and PowlRstage MOSFET, and is capable of providing at least 40A of power from each phase, for a total of 480A. These 100% digital controller and additional 8+8 Solid-pin CPU Power Connectors offer incredible precision in delivering power to the motherboard's most power-hungry and energy-sensitive components, allowing enthusiasts to get the absolute maximum performance from the new 8-core 9th Gen Intel Core processors.
 

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The GIGABYTE Z390 AORUS Master looks like a nice motherboard. It would be hard to beat it for under it's normal price tag ($260).


 
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    KenMcC
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    Re: GIGABYTE Z390 AORUS Master thoughts? 2018/11/26 10:31:22 (permalink)
    you work for Gigabyte ?

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    Re: GIGABYTE Z390 AORUS Master thoughts? 2018/11/26 12:40:01 (permalink)
    GIGABYTE is not located in the US. 


     
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    Re: GIGABYTE Z390 AORUS Master thoughts? 2018/11/26 12:49:42 (permalink)
    Mine will be here today, waiting on fedex now. Pairing it with a 8086k 
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    Re: GIGABYTE Z390 AORUS Master thoughts? 2018/11/26 13:32:29 (permalink)
    My gigabyte board is still running strong! 


    See my current build here: https://forums.evga.com/My-bench-rig-unlimited-power-m3596024.aspx
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    Re: GIGABYTE Z390 AORUS Master thoughts? 2018/11/26 21:28:50 (permalink)
    I wouldn't pay that much for a gigabyte mobo. I know that's their premium brand, but nah. That bird looks gaudy too. I like the front usb 3 c support, but case manufacturers need to quit being cheap and actually support it too.
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    Re: GIGABYTE Z390 AORUS Master thoughts? 2018/11/27 01:09:14 (permalink)
    The best thing about that board is the VRM. ASUS this time around cut corners on it's VRM. 


     
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    Re: GIGABYTE Z390 AORUS Master thoughts? 2018/11/27 07:14:07 (permalink)
    The Aorus Master is beast, solid board, you can tell they put sometime and effort into it. And for 239.99 after rebate, very good deal
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    Re: GIGABYTE Z390 AORUS Master thoughts? 2018/11/29 09:47:53 (permalink)
    This is why each new generation of motherboards, you should check out what each mfg has to offer. 
     


     
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