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ASUS MAXIMUS VIII RANGER vs GIGABYTE GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU

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  • 52specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 40identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU has 2 more SATA III connectors than the ASUS MAXIMUS VIII RANGER (8 vs 6). The GIGABYTE GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU has 1 more SATA Express connectors than the ASUS MAXIMUS VIII RANGER (3 vs 2). The ASUS MAXIMUS VIII RANGER has 4 more USB 2.0 ports quantity than the GIGABYTE GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU (4 vs 0). Supported storage drive interfaces: SATA III on the ASUS MAXIMUS VIII RANGER, M.2, SATA III on the GIGABYTE GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU. Cables included: USB, SATA on the ASUS MAXIMUS VIII RANGER, SATA on the GIGABYTE GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU.

  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • MAXIMUS VIII RANGER:SATA III
    • GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU:M.2, SATA III
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • MAXIMUS VIII RANGER:6
    • GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU:8
  • Number of SATA Express connectors
    • MAXIMUS VIII RANGER:2
    • GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU:3
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • MAXIMUS VIII RANGER:4
    • GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU:0
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • MAXIMUS VIII RANGER:2
    • GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU:5
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • MAXIMUS VIII RANGER:1
    • GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU:2
  • Audio output channels
    • MAXIMUS VIII RANGER:7.1 channels
    • GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU:5.1 channels
  • Number of M.2 (M) slots
    • MAXIMUS VIII RANGER:1
    • GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU:2

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Comparison of MAXIMUS VIII RANGER, GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU
86 specifications
Processoridentical
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory1 differ
Number of memory slotsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers3300,3333,2666,3400,2800,2133,3000,2400,3200 MHz3866,3666,2133,2400,2666,2800,3000,3200,3300,3333,3400,3466,3600,3733 MHz
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATA IIIM.2, SATA III
Graphics1 differ
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one512 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers3-Way CrossFireX, Quad-GPU SLI2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics cardKnown for oneHD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one4096 x 2304 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of displays supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Internal I/O2 differ
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers68
Number of SATA Express connectorsDiffers23
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial port headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers40
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers25
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Networkidentical
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
LAN controllerKnown for oneIntel® I219-VUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers7.1 channels5.1 channels
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 7 Enterprise, Windows 10 Education, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 10 Home, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 7 ProfesWindows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows
PC health monitoringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCPU, Fan, Power supply, Temperature, Voltage
Expansion slots1 differ
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers12
BIOSidentical
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one16 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersUSB, SATASATA
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
BIOS switch buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial port via internal headerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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