10 Best Z170 Motherboard For Gaming of December 2025

• Designed exclusively for 8th generation Intel Core processors to maximize connectivity and speed with integrated dual M.2 slots with Intel Optane Memory compatibility and USB 3.1 Gen2
• 5X Protection III Hardware-level safeguards provide component longevity and reliability
• FanXpert 2+ delivers advanced fan control for dynamic cooling
• ASUS OptiMem improves memory stability and performance by improving trace isolation between PCB layers to maintain signal integrity even at higher frequencies
• On-board 8-Channel HD Audio provides warm, immersive crystal-clear surround sound

ASUS

• Supports 9th / 8th Gen Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron processors for LGA 1151 socket, Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 2666 MHz
• MYSTIC LIGHT and Sync: Personalize your PC with 16.8 million colors / 10 effects controlled in one click with the Mystic Light APP or a mobile device
• Lightning Fast Game experience: TURBO M.2, Intel Optane Memory Ready. Intel Turbo USB 3.1 GEN2
• AUDIO BOOST with NAHIMIC: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience, VR Ready: Best virtual reality game experience without latency, reduces motion sickness
• In-Game Weapons: GAMING Hotkey, X-Boost, Voice Boost

MSI

• Designed exclusively for 8th generation Intel Core processors to maximize connectivity and speed with an integrated M.2 slot
• 5x Protection III Hardware-level safeguards provide component longevity and reliability
• Fan pert delivers advanced fan controls for dynamic cooling
• Asus optimized improves memory stability and performance by improving trace isolation between PCB layers to maintain signal integrity even at higher frequencies

ASUS

• Chipset: Intel Z170
• Memory: 4x DDR4-3866+(OC)/ 3600(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 2933(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2400(OC)/ 2133 DIMM Slots, Dual Channel, Non-ECC, Unbuffered, Max Capacity of 64GB
• Slots: 4x PCI-Express 3.0 x16 Slots(run single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 or triple at x8/x4/x4, one runs at x4), 1x PCI-Express 3.0 x1 Slot (Flexible PCI-Express), 1x PCI-Express 2.0 x1 Slot, 1x Half-size Mini-PCI Express Slot
• Multi-Graphics: Supports AMD Quad CrossFireX, 3-Way CrossFireX, CrossFireX and NVIDIA Quad SLI, SLI Technology
• SATA: 10x SATA3 Ports, Six Support RAID 0, 1, 5, 10; 3x SATA Express Ports
• Ports: 2x USB 3.1 Ports (1 Type-A, 1 Type-C), 8x USB 3.0 Ports (4 rear, 4 via headers), 8x USB 2.0 Ports (1 rear, 1 Fatal1ty mouse, 6 via headers), 1x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port, 1x HDMI Port, 1x DVI-D Port, 1x Display Port, 1x Optical S/PDIF Out, 2x RJ45 LAN Ports, Audio I/O Jacks
• Power Connector: 1x 24pin ATX Power Connector, 1x 8pin 12V Power Connector
• Form Factor: ATX, Refer page 34 for troubleshooting steps

ASRock

• Supports 9th i9-9900K, i7-9700K, i5-9600K and 8th Generation Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron processors for LGA 1151 socket
• Supports dual channel DDR4 Memory, up to 4400(OC) MHz; DIMM Slots: 4.Operating system: Support for Windows 10 64-bit
• 2x TURBO M.2, Intel Optane Memory Ready, Turbo USB 3.1 GEN2; USB 2.0 ports (Front): 4
• MYSTIC LIGHT: 16.8 million colors / 29 effects. Connect RGB or RAINBOW LED strips with addressable headers and create an RGB gaming PC. Control Mystic Light SYNC enabled products
• Built for high-performance gaming - Extended heatsink, ATX form factor ready for multi-GPU

MSI

• Supports 9th and 8th Gen Intel Core processors
• Dual Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4
• New hybrid Digital PWM Design
• High quality Audio Capacitors and Audio Noise Guard with LED Trace Path Lighting
• Ultra-fast M.2 with PCIe Gen3 x4 & SATA interface

Gigabyte

• 5-Way Optimization: One click to optimize your entire system; plus a dedicated onboard water-pump header
• ASUS Pro Clock Technology: Extends base clocks and improves stability for extreme overclocking
• Crystal Sound 3, Intel LAN and Turbo LAN: Flawless audio and low-latency networking
• USB 3.1 onboard: One Type-A port plus a reversible Type-C port
• 5X Protection II: Advanced hardware safeguards

ASUS

• Supports 7th/6th Gen Intel Core/Pentium/Celeron processors for LGA 1151 socket
• Supports DDR4-3866+(OC) Memory
• VR Ready and VR Boost
• Mystic Light and Mystic Light Sync
• Multiple GPU Support

MSI

• LGA1151, Supports 7th/ 6th Generation Intel Core Processors
• Dual channel DDR4, 4 DIMMs and also contains HDMI port,Displayport for Video Output.
• Intel USB 3.1 with USB type-C - the world's next universal connector
• 3-Way graphics support with exclusive ultra durable metal shielding over the PCIe slots
• PCIe Gen3 x4 M.2 connector with up to 32Gb/s data transfer (PCIe & SATA SSD support)
• 3 SATA Express Connectors for up to 16Gb/s data transfer

Gigabyte

• Socket 1151/Support 8th Gen Intel Core processors
• Dual Channel Non-ECC Buffered DDR4
• New hybrid Digital PWM Design
• Intel Cavil 802. 11ac Wave2 2T2R WIFI
• High quality Audio Capacitors and Audio Noise Guard

Gigabyte