Supermicro engineered the Core Gaming Z170 series to deliver a high performance motherboard for the most discerning gamers with features even professionals will appreciate. Architected for reliability and performance, the Core Gaming Z170 perfectly blends enthusiast-grade overclocking with components and designs which have traditionally been found only in server-class products.

Discrete Base Clock

Integrating a discrete Base Clock (BCLK) generator allows a full range of frequency adjustments from 100 MHz to 200+ MHz in 1 MHz increments, overclocking is no longer limited by BCLK Straps.

Power Delivery

The combination of Digital PWM's, DrMOS, and Ferrite Chokes provides Supermicro motherboards with highest power efficiency, which results in cooler motherboard operation and significantly better power stability for overclocking.

Diagnostic LED / Onboard Buttons

Equipping the essential tools -- Debug LED, Power, Clear CMOS, and BIOS restore buttons on the motherboard can significantly simplify and expedite the process of maximizing performance.

USB 3.1 Type C

Featuring the latest USB technology, the USB 3.1 type C is a reversible-plug connector that can support up to 10Gb/s transfer rates (2X faster than USB 3.0).

M.2 x4

Supporting the latest M.2 that utilizes PCI-E 3.0 x 4 interfaces to deliver the maximum throughput up to 4000MB/s, up to 6.67X faster than SATA 3 interfaces.

UEFI BIOS

The new and improved Supermicro UEFI BIOS offers an intuitive, easy-to-navigate, and responsive interface with all the key settings needed to unleash your PC's best performance.