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Nakon dvije Gigabyteove Z370 ploče i i7-8700K procesora, na red dolazi i Asusova ROG STRIX Z370-F Gaming ploča. Kako joj i ime sugerira namijenjena je igračima, a za iste donosi niz tehnologija koje omogućuju dobre performanse, prilagodbe potrebama korisnika, povezivost, zvuk, kvalitetu i razne zaštite za dugotrajnost. Kao osnova je poslužila Z270F ploča, koja je nadograđena i poboljšana.

Asus je odmah u startu ponudio deset Z370 ploča, koje se protežu od mini-ITX do ATX dimenzija.  Pet ih je dio STRIX obitelji (Z370-I, Z370-A, Z370-E, Z370-H i Z370-F), dvije su ROG (Maximus X Hero Wi-Fi AC i “obična Hero”), dvije su TUF (Z370-PRO i Z370-PLUS), te je jedna u PRIME seriji – Z370-P.

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ROG STRIX Z370-F Gaming dolazi u klasičnom pakiranju, koje nije donijelo veće novosti u odnosu na prethodnu seriju, kako u izgledu tako i u izvedbi. Bundle je nešto bogatiji nego kod konkurentnih Gigabyte modela i sastoji se od:

  • User’s manual
  • ASUS Q-Shield
  • 1 x ASUS Fan Holder
  • 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
  • 1 x M.2 Screw Package
  • 1 x CPU installation tool
  • 1 x Supporting DVD
  • 1 x Strix door hanger
  • 1 x SLI HB BRIDGE(2-WAY-M)
  • 1 x ROG Strix stickers
  • 1 x Cable ties pack
  • 1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm)
  • 1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED
  • 1 x Thermistor cable
  • 1 x 3D printing mount package

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Asus se nije naročito potrudio oko STRIX serije ploča, i zapravo s one identične kopije prošlogodišnjih modela. Usporedbom ove nove i Z270F koju smo testirali u veljači ove godine, došli smo do zaključka kako nikakvih bitnijih izmjena nema. Donji je M.2 socket dobio hladnjak, ponešto su drugačije šare na PCB-u, a sa stražnjeg je I/O panela uklonjen PS/2 konektor – i to bi bilo to. Hladnjaci su isti, napojna je jedinica ista, raspored utora, konektora i ostalog također.

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Ploča je već u prošlogodišnjoj izvedbi bila jako dobra pa nije ni bilo potrebe nešto mijenjati. Dva će M.2 socketa biti dovoljna za potrebe srednjeg tržišnog segmenta kojeg pokriva, kao i ostatak opreme. Naravno, sam je raspored pinova u LGA1151 socketu drugačiji, pa nemojte pokušavati ništa osim Coffee Lake procesora staviti u njega. Hladnjaci napojne jedinice su dobri i solidno obavljaju svoj posao, unatoč činjenici kako sada moraju napajati i do šest jezgri. Tek kada overclockiramo, primjećujemo jače zagrijavanje i potrebu za prisilnim hlađenjem.

Specifikacije ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F Gaming
Podržani
procesori 		Intel Socket 1151 for 8th Generation Core Processors
Supports Intel 14 nm CPU
Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
Čipset

Intel Z370
Memorija 4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 4000(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3733(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3400(O.C.)/3333(O.C.)/3300(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
Utori
za proširenja		 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)
1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode)
4 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1
Multi-VGA
podrška		 Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way SLI™ Technology
Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology
LAN
 Intel® I219V
Anti-surge LANGuard
ROG GameFirst Technology
Audio ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A
– Dual Headphone Amplifiers
– Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
– Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
– High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input
– SupremeFX Shielding Technology
– Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback *5
Audio Feature :
– SupremeFX Shielding™ Technology
– Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
– Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals
– Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity
– Sonic Radar III
– Sonic Studio III
Storage
Intel® Z370 Chipset :
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*2
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*3
6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)
Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready
USB Intel® Z370 Chipset :
6 x USB 3.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board)
Intel® Z370 Chipset :
6 x USB 2.0 port(s)
ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 controller :
2 x USB 3.1 port(s) (Type-A + USB Type-CTM, Support 3A power output)
BIOS 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information.
Format ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
Interni I/O portovi 1 x AAFP connector
2 x RGB Header(s)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s)
2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA mode & X4 PCIE mode)
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE mode only)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
1 x M.2_FAN connector
1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s)
2 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x System panel(s) (Chassis intrusion header is inbuilt)
1 x CPU OV
1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector
1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header(s)
1 x 14-1 pin TPM connector
1 x COM port header
1 x T_Sensor Connector
1 x AIO PUMP Header
3 x 3D Mount screw port(s)
ROG i jedinstvene značajke
ROG RAMCache II
ROG CPU-Z
ROG CloneDrive
Overwolf
GameFirst IV
ROG Aura
– Aura Lighting Control
– Aura RGB Strip Headers
OC Design – ASUS PRO Clock Technology
– Full BCLK range for extreme overclocking performance
5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5
– Whole system optimization with a single click! 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 4, and Turbo App together, providing better CPU performance, efficient power saving, precise digital power control, whole system cooling and even tailor your own app usages.
TPU
– Auto Tuning, TurboV, GPU Boost
– Fan Xpert 4 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors
Gamer’s Guardian:
– DRAM Overcurrent Protection
– Stainless Steel Back I/O
– Highly Durable Components
– DIGI+ VRM
– SafeSlot
ASUS Exclusive Features :
– AI Suite 3
– Ai Charger
– ESD Guards
ASUS EZ DIY :
– ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
– ASUS EZ Flash 3
– ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
ASUS Q-Design :
– ASUS Q-Shield
– ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
– ASUS Q-Slot
– ASUS Q-DIMM
Gaming Aesthetics :
– 3D printing friendly
– AURA-RGB Lighting
Performance Optimization :
– DIGI + VRM
Turbo APP
M.2 Onboard(The latest transfer technologies with up to 32Gb/s data transfer speeds)