MotherboardsPC Best X470 Mini ITX Motherboards for Zen+ AMD Ryzen 2700X Processors April 25, 20189419 views0 Share By IG Share AMD’s 2nd gen Ryzen Processors got released this week. Moreover, To support the new and improved parts, AMD also introduced the new x470 chipset. It is the successor to the X370 chipset released last year, and it means that the market will soon be filled with these new motherboards with even deeper pipeline architecture. PC enthusiasts are already going excited over different form factors available with these motherboards. Today, we will be talking about compact builds (Best X470 Mini ITX Motherboards) using these AMD 2nd gen Ryzen Processors and the latest x470 chipset. Note: If you buy something from our links, we might earn a commission. See our disclosure statement. Currently, there are only a few Mini ITX motherboards available that come with the latest x470 chipset. Today, we are discussing three of them (probably all of them): ASRock X470 Gaming-ITX/ac ASUS ROG Strix X470-I Gaming BIOSTAR X470 GTN Ver. 5.x Table of Contents Toggle Best X470 Mini ITX Motherboards1. ASRock X470 Gaming-ITX/AC:ModelSupported CPUChipsetMemoryExpansion SlotsStorage DevicesOnboard VideoOnboard AudioOnboard LANRear Panel Ports Internal I/O ConnectorsPhysical SpecPackagingAsus X470 – i-GamingFeatures:3. Biostar – X470GTN Ver. 5.x:Features:Conclusion: Best X470 Mini ITX Motherboards We will be covering all the important specifications of the motherboard along with technical details, so that you understand how these motherboards utilize the latest x470 chipset and how different they are from each other. So without any more delay, here we begin: 1. ASRock X470 Gaming-ITX/AC: Buy From Amazon Buy From Newegg Model Brand ASRock Model X470 Gaming ITX / ac Supported CPU CPU Socket Type AM4 CPU Type Supports AMD AM4 Socket Ryzen Series CPUs including Summit Ridge, Raven Ridge, and Pinnacle Ridge Chipset Chipset AMD Promontory X470 Memory Number Of Memory Slots 2x 288 pin DIMM Slots Memory Standard AMD Ryzen Series CPUs (Pinnacle Ridge) support DDR4 3466+ OC / 3200 OC / 2933 OC / 2667 / 2400 / 2133 AMD Ryzen Series CPUs (Pinnacle Ridge) support DDR4 3466+ OC / 3200 OC / 2933 OC / 2667 / 2400 / 2133 AMD Ryzen Series CPUs (Pinnacle Ridge) support DDR4 3466+ OC / 3200 OC / 2933 OC / 2667 / 2400 / 2133 Maximum Memory Support 32 GB Channel Supported Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Module Here note that for Ryzen Series CPUs (Raven Ridge), ECC is only supported with pro-CPUs Full Memory support list here: http://www.asrock.com/) Expansion Slots PCIe 3.0 x16 AMD Ryzen Series CPUs (Summit Ridge) 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1: x16 Mode) Other Slots 1x Vertical M.2 Socket (Key E) with the bundled Wi-Fi 802.11 ac Module (on the real I/O) 15u Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE1) Supports PCIe riser cards to extend one x16 slot to two x8 slots if you install AMD Ryzen Series CPUs Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks Storage Devices SATA 6 GB/s 4x SATA 6 GB/s M.2 1x Ultra M.2 Socket, Supports M Key Type 2280 M.2 SATA 3 6.0 GB/s module and M.2 PCI-E Module up to Gen 3 x 4 (32 GB/s) SATA RAID SUPPORT 0/1/10 Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks Onboard Video Video Chipset Integrated AMD Radeon Vega Series Graphics in Ryzen Series APUs Actual support May vary by CPU DirectX 12, Pixel Shader 5.0 Max shared memory 2 GB HDMI support with max resolution up to 4K x 2K (4096 x 2160) @ 60 Hz Supports Display Port 1.2 with max resolution up to 4K + 2K (4096 x 2160) @ 60 Hz Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and HBR with HDMI Ports Supports HDCP with HDMI and Display Power 1.2 Ports Supports 4K UHD with HDMI and Display Port 1.2 Onboard Audio Audio Chipset Realtek ALC 1220 Audio Channels 7.1 Channels Onboard LAN LAN Chipset Intel i211 AT Max LAN Speed 10/100/1000 Mbps Wireless LAN Intel 802.11 ac Wi-Fi Module, IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Supports Dual Band 2.4/5 GHz, high-speed wireless connections up to 867 Mbps 2 antennas to support 2 (transmit) x 2 (receive) diversity technology Bluetooth Supports Bluetooth 4.2 / 3.0 + High-Speed Class II Rear Panel Ports PS/2 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port HDMI 1 x HDMI RJ45 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) DisplayPort 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 USB 3.1 1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A Port (10Gb/s) (Supports ESD Protection) 1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Port (10Gb/s) (Supports ESD Protection) 2 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Ports (Supports ESD Protection) USB 1.1/2.0 2 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection) * 1 x Fatal1ty Mouse Port (USB 2.0) is included S/PDIF Out 1 x Optical Audio Ports HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone (Gold Audio Jacks) Internal I/O Connectors On-Board USB 1 x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) 1 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) Other Connectors 1 x LPC Header 1 x AMD Fan LED Header * The AMD Fan LED Header supports LED strips of the maximum load of 3A (36W) and length up to 2.5M 1 x Addressable LED Header * Supports in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) * The CPU Fan Connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12W) fan power 1 x Chassis Fan Connector (4-pin) * The Chassis Fan Connector supports the chassis fan of maximum 1A (12W) fan power 1 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control) * The Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector supports the water cooler fan of maximum 2A (24W) fan power * CHA_FAN1/WP can auto-detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector (15µ Gold Audio Connector) 1 x AMD LED Fan USB Header Physical Spec Form Factor Mini ITX Dimensions (W x L) 6.7” x 6.7” Power pin 1 x 24-pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector) 1 x 8-pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector) Packaging Package Contents – Quick Installation Guide, Support CD, I/O Shield – 2 x SATA Data Cables – 1 x ASRock Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna – 1 x Screw for M.2 Socket Features: Unique Feature: ASRock USB 3.1 Gen2 ASRock USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A Port (10Gb/s) ASRock USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Port (10Gb/s) ASRock Super Alloy Premium Power Choke Dual-N MOSFET Nichicon 12K Black Caps (100% Japan-made high-quality conductive polymer capacitors) Matte Black PCB High-Density Glass Fabric PCB 2oz Copper PCB Intel 802.11 ac Wi-Fi ASRock Steel Slots ASRock Ultra M.2 (PCIe Gen3 x4 & SATA3) ASRock Full Spike Protection (for all USB, Audio, LAN Ports) ASRock Live Update & APP Shop Gaming Armor: Hi-Density Power Connectors (24-pin and 8-pin) Memory 15µ Gold Contact in DIMM Slots VGA Card 15µ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE1) Intel LAN Cooling 2oz Copper PCB Audio Creative SoundBlaster Cinema5 BIOS Feature: 256MB AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support Supports “Plug and Play” ACPI 5.1 compliance wake up events Supports jumper-free SMBIOS 2.3 support CPU, VCORE_NB, DRAM, VPPM, PCH 1.05V, +1.8V, VDDP, PROM 2.5V, Voltage Multi-adjustment Support CD: Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar Software and UEFI: ASRock F-Stream ASRock Polychrome RGB ASRock Key Master ASRock XFast LAN ASRock Full HD UEFI ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Easy RAID Installer Hardware Monitor: Temperature Sensing: CPU, Chassis, Chassis/Water Pump Fans Fan Tachometer: CPU, Chassis, Chassis/Water Pump Fans Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by CPU temperature): CPU, Chassis, Chassis/Water Pump Fans Fan Multi-Speed Control: CPU, Chassis, Chassis/Water Pump Fans Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore Asus X470 – i-Gaming Buy From Amazon Buy From Newegg CPU AMD AM4 Socket AMD Ryzen 2nd Generation / Ryzen with Radeon Graphics / Ryzen 1st Generation / 7th Generation A-Series / Athlon X4 Processors Chipset AMD X470 Memory AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation Processors 2 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR4 3600(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3400(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2933(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory * AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/ Ryzen™ 1st Generation Processors 2 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR4 3400(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2933(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory * AMD 7th Generation A-series/Athlon™ Processors 2 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR4 2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory * Dual Channel Memory Architecture For memory qualified vendor list the official website here: www.asus.com Graphics Integrated Graphics in the AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/ 7th Generation A-Series APU Multi-VGA output support: HDMI ports – Supports HDMI 2.0b with a maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz Maximum shared memory of 2048 MB (for iGPU exclusively) Expansion Slots AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation/ Ryzen™ 1st Generation Processors 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 mode) AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics /7th Generation A-Series/Athlon X4 Processors 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x8 mode) Storage AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation/ Ryzen™ 1st Generation Processors : 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIe 3.0 x 4 mode) 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCI-E 3.0 x 4 mode)*1 AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processor : *2 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIe 3.0 x 4 mode) AMD 7th Generation A-Series/Athlon X4 Processors : *2 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA mode) AMD X470 chipset : 4 x SATA 6 Gb/s – port(s), Support Raid 0, 1, 10 LAN Intel i211AT, Gigabit LAN Controllers Anti Surge Protection ROG GAME First IV Technology Wireless Data Network Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Supports dual-band frequency 2.4/5 GHz Supports MU-MIMO Bluetooth Bluetooth v4.2, 4.0LE, 3.0 + HS Audio ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A – Dual OP 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 Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback *3 LED-illuminated audio jacks Sonic Radar III Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Link USB Ports 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (4 at back panel, blue) Exclusive ROG Features RAM CACHE II CPU Z Technology Over Wolf Technology Game First IV Technology Back I/O Ports 1 x HDMI 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s) 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (red)Type-A, 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (blue) , 3 x LED-illuminated audio jacks 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth v4.2) Internal I/O Ports 1 x Aura Addressable Strip Header(s) 1 x RGB Header(s) 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) 1 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 2.0 port(s) 2 x M.2 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 devices 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s) 1 x CPU Fan connector(s) ( x 4 -pin) 1 x Chassis Fan connector(s) ( x 4 -pin) 1 x AIO_PUMP connector ( x 4 -pin) 1 x 8-pin EATX 12 V Power connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s) 1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP) 1 x Thermal sensor connector(s) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s) 1 x System panel connector 1 x Thermal sensor connector 1 x Speaker connector BIOS 256 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, Secure Erase, User Profile, F4 AURA ON/OFF, F9 Search Form Factor Mini ITX Form Factor 6.7 inch x 6.7 inch ( 17 cm x 17 cm ) Features: 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 app usages. Fan Xpert4 Fan Xpert 4 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control Gamer’s Guardian: ESD Guards on LAN, Audio, KBMS and USB3.1/3.0/2.0 ports DRAM Overcurrent Protection Stainless Steel Back I/O Highly Durable Components DIGI+ VRM SafeSlot ESD Guards on LAN, Audio, and USB ports ASUS TPU : Auto Tuning TurboV ASUS EPU : EPU AURA : Aura Lighting Control ASUS Exclusive Features : AI Suite 3 Ai Charger ASUS EZ DIY : ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS Q-Design : ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM Digi+VRM Turbo APP Featuring system performance tuning for selected applications 3. Biostar – X470GTN Ver. 5.x: Buy From Amazon Buy From Newegg Chipset AMD X470 CPU Support AMD A-Series APU / Ryzen CPU / NPU for Socket AM4 105 Watt Maximum CPU TDP Memory 2x DDR4 DIMM memory slots Support up to 32 GB Main Memory Dual Channel DDR4 @ 1866 / 2133 / 2400 / 2667 / 2933 / 3200 MHz Expansion Slot 1 x PCI-E 3.0 x16 Slot (When using APU or NPU, the bandwidth is x8 speed) Storage 4 x SATA3 Connector (6GB/s) Support SATA RAID: 0,1,10 Support Hot-Plug in AHCI mode 1 x M.2 Key M 32Gb/s Connector(32Gb/s) Support both PCIe NAND for PCIe SSD and SATA NAND for SATA SSD M.2(32Gb/s):the bandwidth is depended on CPU Ryzen is 32Gb/s;APU & NPU is 16Gb/s. USB Connectivity 1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Port 1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Port 4 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Port 1 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Header 1 x USB 2.0 Header LAN Realtek RTL 8118 AS LAN controller with 10 / 100 / 1000 Mbps max speed support Video Based on CPU model Supports DirectX 12 Audio Realtek ALC 832 8 channel Blu ray audio Real I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse 1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Port 1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Port 4 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Port 1 x HDMI Connector, resolution up to 4096 x 2160@24Hz, compliant with HDMI 1.4 1 x DVI-D Connector, resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz 1 x RJ-45 Port 5 x Audio Connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Port Internal I/O Ports 1 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Header 1 x USB 2.0 Header(each header support 2 USB 2.0 ports) 4 x SATA3 6Gb/s Connector 1 x M.2 Key M 32Gb/s Connector 1 x Front Audio Header 1 x Front Panel Header 1 x CPU Fan Header 1 x System Fan Header 1 x LN2 Switch 2 x 5050 LED Header Hardware Monitoring CPU / System Temperature Monitoring CPU / System Fan Monitoring System Fan Monitoring System Voltage Monitoring Dimension Mini ITX Form Factor: 17 cm x 17 cm Bundle Software Racing GT Utility FLY.NET BullGuard Smart Ear headphone Utility Features: Audio: Blu-Ray Audio Super Hi-Fi Audio Connectors Hi-Fi Ground Hi-Fi AMP Smart Ear Hi-Fi Cap S/P DIF Output on board Video: HDMI 4K 2K HDMI 3D Visual DVI Direct X 12 ATI CrossFire X Technology Speed: USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type C USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type A PCIe M.2 32 GB/s NET PCIe Gen 3.0 SATA III 6 GB/s Durability: Super Durable Ferrite Choke Solid Caps Moisture proof PCB Low RdsOn P-PAK MOS Protection: Super Anti-Serge Protection ESD Protection USB Polyswitch Over Current / Voltage / Heat Protection Bull Guard Internet Security free for three months Do it your way: Vivid LED DJ Racing UEFI BIOS Header Zone Digital Power + 5050 LED fun Zone BIO-Flasher BIOScreen Utility Rapid Debug 3 & Super Rapid Debug 3 Durable box header LN2 Switch Conclusion: By reading this post, we hope that now you understand what the latest x470 chipset by AMD has to offer. Moreover, we hope this post helps you to understand how these mini ITX motherboards differ from each other and what’s the major difference between them. For any query or suggestion, feel free to use the comment box below. Thank You! Affiliate Disclosure: Faceofit.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Share What's your reaction? Excited 0 Happy 0 In Love 0 Not Sure 0 Silly 0
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