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ASRock H170A-X1 ATX DDR4 LGA 1151 Motherboard

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Unleash the Power of Your BuildThe ASRock H170A-X1 Motherboard is the solid foundation you need for your next PC build. Designed with reliability and performance in mind, this ATX motherboard supports the latest technologies to ensure a smooth and efficient computing experience. Brand: ASRock Mod...

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Overview

Unleash the Power of Your Build

The ASRock H170A-X1 Motherboard is the solid foundation you need for your next PC build. Designed with reliability and performance in mind, this ATX motherboard supports the latest technologies to ensure a smooth and efficient computing experience.

  • Brand: ASRock
  • Model: H170A-X1
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Chipset: Intel H170
  • Memory Type: DDR4
  • Socket Type: LGA 1151
  • Multi-GPU Support: Quad CrossFireX
  • Storage: SATA3 & USB3.0
  • Networking: GbE

Key Features

LGA 1151, Supports 6th Generation Intel Core i7/ i5/ i3/ Pentium/ Celeron Processors; 5 Power Phase Design; Supports Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology

Chipset: Intel H170

Memory: 4x DDR4-2133 DIMM Slots, Dual-Channel, Non-ECC, Unbuffered, Max capacity up to 64GB

Slots: 2x PCI-Express 3.0 x16 Slots (one runs at x4), 3x PCI-Express 3.0 x1 Slots (Flexible PCIe)

SATA: 6x SATA3 Ports, Support RAID 0, 1, 5, 10

Ports: 8x USB 3.0 Ports (6 rear, 2 via header), 4x USB 2.0 Ports (via headers), 1x PS/2 Mouse Port, 1x PS/2 Keyboard Port, 1x DVI-D Port, 1x RJ45 LAN Port, Audio I/O Jacks

Specifications

Socket Type
LGA 1151
Supported Processor Generations
6th Generation Intel Core i7/ i5/ i3/ Pentium/ Celeron Processors
Power Phase Design
5 Phase
Chipset
Intel H170
Memory Slots
4x DDR4-2133 DIMM Slots
Max Memory Capacity
64GB
Memory Type
Dual-Channel, Non-ECC, Unbuffered DDR4
PCI-Express 3.0 x16 Slots
2 (one runs at x4)
PCI-Express 3.0 x1 Slots
3 (Flexible PCIe)
SATA Ports
6x SATA3
RAID Support
RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
USB 3.0 Ports
8 (6 rear, 2 via header)
USB 2.0 Ports
4 (via headers)
PS/2 Ports
1x PS/2 Mouse Port, 1x PS/2 Keyboard Port
Video Output
1x DVI-D Port
LAN Port
1x RJ45 LAN Port
Audio Output
Audio I/O Jacks

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Supports 6th Generation Intel Core i7/i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron Processors with LGA 1151 socket, offering flexibility for CPU choice.
  • Features a 5 Power Phase Design, which contributes to stable power delivery and potentially better overclocking stability for compatible CPUs.
  • Equipped with 4x DDR4-2133 DIMM Slots, supporting up to 64GB of dual-channel, non-ECC, unbuffered memory for robust system performance.
  • Provides 2x PCI-Express 3.0 x16 Slots (one runs at x4) and 3x PCI-Express 3.0 x1 Slots (Flexible PCIe), accommodating various expansion cards.
  • Includes 6x SATA3 Ports with support for RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, allowing for flexible and resilient storage configurations.

👎 Cons

  • Only supports 6th Generation Intel Core processors, limiting its compatibility with newer CPU generations.
  • The memory slots are limited to DDR4-2133, which is a slower speed compared to modern DDR4 memory available today.
  • The second PCI-Express 3.0 x16 slot runs at x4 speed, which may bottleneck the performance of a second high-end graphics card.
  • The motherboard uses an Intel H170 chipset, which is an older generation and may lack some of the advanced features found in newer chipsets.
  • Connectivity includes only USB 2.0 via headers and DVI-D for video output, which are older standards compared to USB 3.1/3.2 and HDMI/DisplayPort.

Frequently Asked Questions

The ASRock H170A-X1 motherboard uses an LGA 1151 socket, designed for 6th Generation Intel Core i7/i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron Processors.
This motherboard has 4x DDR4-2133 DIMM slots and can support a maximum capacity of up to 64GB of dual-channel, non-ECC, unbuffered memory.
Yes, it supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 across its 6x SATA3 ports, allowing for flexible and redundant storage setups.
It provides 2x PCI-Express 3.0 x16 Slots (one running at x4 speed) and 3x PCI-Express 3.0 x1 Slots for various expansion cards.
The motherboard features 6 rear USB 3.0 ports, along with headers for an additional 2 USB 3.0 ports and 4 USB 2.0 ports.
It includes one DVI-D Port for video output, allowing connection to a compatible monitor.
No, this motherboard is designed for 6th Generation Intel Core processors and is not compatible with newer generations.

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