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ASRock H170M PRO4 Micro ATX DDR4 Motherboard

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Build Your Dream PC with the ASRock H170M PRO4 Motherboard The ASRock H170M PRO4 Micro ATX motherboard provides a solid foundation for your next PC build. Featuring Ultra M.2 for lightning-fast SSD speeds and support for the latest DDR4 memory, this motherboard is designed for performance and rel...

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Overview

Build Your Dream PC with the ASRock H170M PRO4 Motherboard

The ASRock H170M PRO4 Micro ATX motherboard provides a solid foundation for your next PC build. Featuring Ultra M.2 for lightning-fast SSD speeds and support for the latest DDR4 memory, this motherboard is designed for performance and reliability.

Specifications:

  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Memory Type: DDR4
  • M.2 Interface: PCIe Gen3 x4 Ultra M.2 (up to 32Gb/s)
  • SATA3: 6Gb/s
  • U.2 Kit Support: Yes (compatible with ASRock's U.2 Kit)

Key Features

ASRock Super Alloy

Supports 6th Generation Intel Core Processors (Socket 1151)

Supports Dual Channel DDR4 2133

2 PCIe 3.0 x16, 2 PCIe 3.0 x1

Graphics Output Options: D-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI, DisplayPort 1.2

6 SATA3, 1 Ultra M.2 (PCIe Gen3 x4 & SATA3)

8 USB 3.0 (2 Front, 6 Rear)

Supports Full Spike Protection, ASRock Live Update & APP Shop

Specifications

Motherboard Type
Micro ATX
CPU Socket
Socket 1151
Supported Processors
6th Generation Intel Core Processors
Memory Type
DDR4
Memory Speed
2133 MHz
PCIe Slots
2x PCIe 3.0 x16, 2x PCIe 3.0 x1
Graphics Outputs
D-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI, DisplayPort 1.2
SATA3 Ports
6
M.2 Slots
1x Ultra M.2 (PCIe Gen3 x4 & SATA3)
USB 3.0 Ports
8 (2 Front, 6 Rear)
Special Features
ASRock Super Alloy, Full Spike Protection, ASRock Live Update & APP Shop

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Supports the latest 6th Generation Intel Core Processors with an LGA 1151 socket.
  • Provides flexible graphics output options, including D-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI, and DisplayPort 1.2.
  • Features multiple PCIe 3.0 slots, with two x16 and two x1, for expansive component compatibility.
  • Equipped with 6 SATA3 ports and 1 Ultra M.2 slot for versatile storage configurations.
  • Includes 8 USB 3.0 ports, with 2 front and 6 rear, for ample peripheral connectivity.

👎 Cons

  • Only supports DDR4 2133 memory, which might be a limiting factor for higher-speed RAM modules.
  • The Micro ATX form factor could offer fewer expansion slots compared to larger ATX motherboards.
  • While offering multiple display outputs, it does not specify simultaneous multi-monitor support capabilities.
  • The motherboard supports 6th generation Intel processors, limiting compatibility with newer CPU generations.
  • Specific details on power delivery phases or advanced overclocking features are not explicitly mentioned.

Frequently Asked Questions

This ASRock H170M PRO4 motherboard is designed to support 6th Generation Intel Core Processors that use the Socket 1151 interface.
The motherboard supports Dual Channel DDR4 memory with a speed of 2133 MHz. Higher speed modules may operate at this supported frequency.
For graphics output, this motherboard provides D-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI, and DisplayPort 1.2 options, offering flexibility for various monitor connections.
The ASRock H170M PRO4 includes a total of 8 USB 3.0 ports, with 2 available for the front panel and 6 located on the rear I/O panel.
Yes, it features 1 Ultra M.2 slot that supports both PCIe Gen3 x4 and SATA3 M.2 SSDs, allowing for high-speed storage solutions.
The motherboard provides 2 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots for graphics cards or other high-bandwidth components, and 2 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots for additional expansion cards.

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