ASUS PRIME X370-PRO recenzija

Treća ploča s X370 čipsetom koju smo imali prilike isprobati je iz Asusove PRIME serije i najjeftinija je. Biti će prvenstveno zanimljiva svima onima s nižim budžetom koji pošto poto žele nabaviti Ryzen 7 pocesor. PRIME ima manje opreme od Crosshaira i slabiju naponsku jedinicu, te nije orijentirana ka ekstremnim overclockerima. No, puno je jeftinija a nas je naravno jako zanimalo koliko se dobro overclockira.

PRIME X370-PRO – prvi dio

ASUS trenutno u ponudi ima samo dvije X370 ploče, a nakon testirane ROG Crosshair VI Hero, na red dolazi i PRIME X370-PRO. Riječ je o ploči koja je punih 100 € jeftinija od Heroice, ima manje opreme i nije okrenuta ka ekstremnim oveclockerima no i dalje donosi sve što je prosječnom korisniku dovoljno.

 Ploča dolazi u klasičnoj kartonskoj kutiji unutar koje je zaštićena u dodatnoj kartonskoj pregradi te u antistatičkoj najlonskoj vrećici. Bundle je očekivano nešto siromašniji, no uključuje sve esencijalno. Tu nalazimo upute za instalaciju i korištenje, DVD s aplikacijama i upravljačkim programima, četiri SATA kabela, Q-konektor za prednji panel, vijak za M.2 socket, zaštitu za prednji I/O panel i SLI HB mostić.

Ploča je osim izgledom i razmještajem komponenata (layoutom) drugačija od Heroice. Ne donosi plastični oklop oko stražnjih I/O portova, M.2 socket je smješten ispod CPU socketa, a ne između zadnja dva PCIe x16 utora. Zbog toga je i razmještaj PCIe x1 utora ponešto drugačiji pri čemu će prvi biti neupotrebljiv zbog grafičke kartice. PCB je sjajno crni s bijelim šarama a ovdje odmah primjećujemo kako nema tipaka za uključivanje, reset, LED dijagnostike itd., no to ionako nije bitno prosječnom korisniku.

VRM jedinica je manje kompleksna nego kod Hero-ice i korištene su malo drugačije komponente, a i hladnjaci su malo manje robusni. I dok odozgo hladnjaci još i izgledaju masivno zapravo su zakošeni i vrlo tanki. U radu se hladnjaci dosta zagrijavaju jer MOSFET-i hrane struje gladne moćne 8 jezgrene procesore. Temperature su nešto više u slučaju 95 W procesora, no kada jednom krenemo overclockirati svejedno je. Zbog toga je i više nego preporučljivo imati odlično rashlađeno kućište s konstantnom strujom zraka kako preko gornje strane, tako i donje jer se i hladnjak na X370 čipsetu dosta zagrijava.

Specifikacije ASUS PRIME X370-PRO Podržani procesori AMD AM4 Socket for AMD Ryzen/7th Generation A-series/Athlon Processors Supports AM4 Socket 14 nm CPU Supports CPU up to 8 cores Čipset AMD X370 Memorija AMD Ryzen Processors 4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 3200(O.C.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory AMD 7th Generation A-series/Athlon Processors 4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory Dual Channel Memory Architecture Utori za proširenja AMD Ryzen: 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8) AMD 7th Generation A-series/Athlon: 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x8 mode) AMD X370 chipset 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode) AMD X370 chipset 3 x PCIe 2.0 x1 Multi-VGA podrška Supports NVIDIA 2-Way SLI Technology Supports AMD CrossFireX Technology LAN Intel I211-AT, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s) ASUS Turbo LAN Utility ASUS LAN Guard Audio Realtek ALC S1220A 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC – 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 (Line-in) – Front panel audio connector (AAFP) Audio Feature : – Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference – 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 Storage AMD Ryzen : 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) AMD 7th Generation A-series/Athlon : 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 2 mode) AMD X370 chipset : 8 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray, Support Raid 0, 1, 10 USB AMD Ryzen/7th Generation A-series/Athlon Processors : 4 x USB 3.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, blue, Type-A) AMD X370 chipset : 1 x USB 3.1 front panel connector port(s) AMD X370 chipset : 4 x USB 3.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue, Type-A + Type-C, 2 at mid-board) AMD X370 chipset : 4 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 at mid-board) ASMedia USB 3.1 controller : 2 x USB 3.1 port(s) (2 at back panel, teal blue, Type-A) BIOS 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.1, 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 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm Interni I/O portovi 1 x Aura RGB Strip Header 1 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.0 port(s) (19-pin) 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 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA mode & PCIE mode) 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s) 1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin) 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin) 2 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (2 x 4 -pin) 1 x AIO_PUMP connector (1 x 4 -pin) 1 x W_PUMP+ connector (1 x 4 -pin) 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s) 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s) 1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP) 1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector) (Chassis intrusion header is inbuilt) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s) 1 x 14-1 pin TPM connector 1 x COM port header 1 x USB 3.1 front panel connector Jedinstvene značajke 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+ VRM, 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. ASUS 5X Protection III : – ASUS SafeSlot Core: Fortified PCIe Slot prevents damage – ASUS LANGuard: Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static-electricity discharges! – ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design – ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability! – ASUS DIGI+ VRM: 10 Phase digital power design – ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection – Short circuit damage prevention – ASUS ESD Guards – Enhanced ESD protection ASUS TPU : – Auto Tuning ASUS EPU : – EPU AURA : – Aura Lighting Control – Aura RGB Strip Headers – Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devices ASUS Exclusive Features : – AI Suite 3 – Ai Charger – Turbo LAN – PC Cleaner ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution : – Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution & MOS Heatsink – ASUS Fan Xpert 4 ASUS EZ DIY : – ASUS O.C. Profile – ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 – ASUS EZ Flash 3 – ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode – Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-Design : – ASUS Q-Shield – ASUS Q-Slot – ASUS Q-DIMM – ASUS Q-Connector Overclocking Protection : – ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) Turbo App