Dark-ImmoRtal^ Posted August 5, 2020 Posted August 5, 2020 SUPERO, the consumer-oriented sub-brand of Supermicro brings its latest professional gaming flavor to Intel’s updated 300 series platform in the form of the Pro Gaming C9Z390-PGW. Featuring flagship gaming features like support for 10-Gigabit Ethernet, Dual M.2 and Dual U.2 storage connections, DDR4-4000+ memory speeds, 140W TDP CPU’s and up to Quad graphics solutions thanks to the integrated PCIe switch that gives you 32 PCIe lanes for x16/x16 or x8/x8/x8/x8 connections to the CPU for unsurpassed performance. With a flagship feature list and an enterprise pedigree, how does the C9Z390-PGW do in the real world? Let’s find out! Pro Clockers would like to thank SUPERO for sending the SUPERO Pro Gaming C9Z390-PGW over for us to check out! SUPERO’s take on the Pro Gaming C9Z390-PGW: PROFESSIONAL GAMING The Professional Gaming series is the best SUPERO has to offer, and as the flagship of the SUPERO fleet, contains the latest in features and performance-enhancing technologies to surpass your expectations. LGA 1151 Intel Z390 DDR4 SATA M.2 U.2 10G LAN USB 3.1 RGB ATX Motherboard for 9th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors Infused Server DNA – SUPERO motherboards are designed like our world famous server motherboards with rigorous testing methods that guarantee durability and stability Built-in WiFi and 10G LAN increases data throughput up to 10x faster than a single gigabit connection Customizable RGB LEDs and an additional two RGB LED headers paired with our SUPERO Booster software allowing you to illuminate your system from the inside out Intel’s home and small business-oriented chipset, B360, was released much later in the 300 series lifecycle than the top end Z370. BIOSTAR harnesses that productivity and media-oriented platform for an affordable but still quite capable gaming platform with the B360GT3S. packed with gamer-friendly features such as 5050 LED Fun Zone powered by VIVID LED DJ that allows full RGB LED control, dual M.2 slots and even Iron Slot Protection for heavy graphics cards, BIOSTAR adds performance and quality features for maximum system performance and stability. ProClockers would like to thank BIOSTAR for sending the B360GT3S over to check out! BIOSTAR’s take on the B360GT3S: Keep RACING, Keep Shining! RACING Motherboards with Intel B360 Chipset Light up your Gaming Life! BIOSTAR’s take on the H310MHD PRO: The micro-ATX BIOSTAR H310MHD PRO features the new entry-level H310 chipset that supports the LGA 1151 8th generation Intel Core processors. It supports the dual-channel memory of up to DDR4-2666MHz, PCI-E 3.0 x16 slot with reinforced slot protection design and USB3.1 Gen1. Other notable features include 6+ Experience and Charger Booster Technology for quick mobile phone charges. BIOSTAR H310MHD PRO for office and home entertainment applications. The H310MHD PRO have BIOSTAR’s all-new Nano Carbon Coating Heatsink for improved cooling over aluminum-extruded heatsinks, AudioArt Capacitors projecting artistic-like sound and Hi-Fi audio amplification effects and Tough Power Enhanced to ensure full energy output without additional energy loss. PRO Series redefines the norm of motherboard by advanced enhancements such as AudioArt Capacitor and Tough Power Enhanced to transform the PC into a professional entertainment and office hub. If you are familiar with the name Supermicro, you probably spend some time around data centers and servers in general. However, with more than 2 decades of providing 24x7x365 reliability in the enterprise IT world, Supermicro started providing that same server-grade DNA in its SUPERO consumer gaming brand a few years ago to Intel’s 4th and 5th generation Core platforms. Fast forward a few years and SUPERO launches its very first mini-ITX form factor board for the latest Intel 8th Generation Core series processors. SUPERO’s C7Z370-CG-IW provides a well-rounded list of essentials for professionals and gamers looking for a solid and reliable platform without all the gimmicks. Featuring the latest in network and storage connectivity with Intel Gigabit Ethernet and 802.11AC Wireless technology, SUPERO also throws in a pair of M.2 ports supporting Intel Optane technology. While most of the nonsensical features of modern ‘gaming’ boards are absent, SUPERO does sprinkle in a little customizable RGB lighting that not only looks good but can even indicate alarms. Fashion AND function, a win-win! ProClockers would like to thank Supermicro for sending the C7Z370-CG-IW Z370 ITX motherboard over to check out! Supermicro’s take on the C7Z370-CG-IW: CORE GAMING – SUPERO’s Core Gaming series does away with the nonsensical features, and focuses purely on the essentials for professionals, gamers, or anyone who seeks a solid, well-rounded board. Compact & Powerful SUPERO has made its very first mini-ITX form factor motherboard loaded with features that all gamers and enthusiasts would enjoy in a small, portable package. This beast of a motherboard lets you build the most extreme gaming system anywhere with its vast connectivity options and has the power to take on any computing task with Intel’s latest 8th generation Core processors! Don’t forget the customizable RGB LED options you have on this board so you can light up your system to get that flare from the inside out. With as much attention as the latest flagship gaming products get, it’s easy to believe that’s the majority of the market. In reality, the bleeding edge makes up a miniscule fraction of the gamer po[CENSORED]tion. More gamers have and use more sensible (read: affordable) machines. Outside of the high cost, many po[CENSORED]r games just simply don’t need that level of horsepower. Most of the games that E-sports have made po[CENSORED]r will run well on just about anything. Biostar’s A10N-8800 motherboard combines AMD’s FX-8800P low power Accelerated Processing Unit with a desktop compatible ITX form-factor to capitalize on the single-chip CPU/GPU budget gaming category. Featuring four cores up to 3.4GHz and a Radeon R7 graphics solution in a single chip, the Carrizo APU can handle daily use and light gaming without the cost associated with a larger and more complex machine. Let’s see how it does! ProClockers would like to thank Biostar for sending A10N-8800 over to check out! Biostar’s take on the A10N-8800: AMD FX-8800P Processor Supports 2 DIMM of DDR4 2133MHz(OC) up to 32G maximum capacity Supports AMD Radeon™ R7 Graphics Supports M.2 Key M 16Gb/s Connector Supports USB 3.1 Gen1 Port 4
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