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BIOSTAR Racing Z270GT6 Motherboard Review

Verdict and Conclusion

From the results of our benchmarks and testing the BIOSTAR Racing Z270GT6 motherboard proved to be a decent performer. The board feels and looks pretty solid, and uses fairly high quality components. I did notice on the top of the motherboard, there is a lack of an additional heatsink for the top MOSFETs. Most motherboard have this … the BIOSTAR Racing Z270GT6 don’t.  The M.2 cooling heatspreader is an added bonus, which I liked, as well as the GT touch panel.

I had some concerns with regards to the XMP profiles of the motherboard. I wasn’t able to run the G.Skill Trident-Z DDR4-3200 at the intended speeds. I had to drop it down to DDR4-2800, then the system would boot into Windows ok. I’m guessing could be a compatibility issue between the ram and the motherboard.

 

As for overclocking, it wasn’t too bad. I was able to overclock the Core i5-7600K (Kaby Lake) from the default 3.8GHz to a respectable 4.7GHz with no issues. However, I have overclocked much higher with the same CPU and ram with other motherboards.

Feature-wise, the BIOSTAR Racing Z270GT6 motherboard comes with a load of features, including Intel Gigabit LAN, USB 3.0 (Type-A and C), DVI-out, HDMI-Out, solid caps, carbon fiber heatsink, RGB LED headers, dual BIOS, diagnostic LEDs, U.2 and M.2 connectors, as well as M2. cooling. Not bad for a board that’s aimed at the budget-mainstream market.

Buy the BIOSTAR Racing Z270GT6 Motherboard from Amazon for USD $207.00, although I not sure if this price includes the bundled 240GB SSD. The Newegg price does include the SSD for only USD $155!  If this price does include the SSD … then it’s probably one of the best value for money motherboard you can buy right now!

 

Pros:

  • Price – Amazing value for money (includes bundled 240GB SSD)
  • M.2 Cooling heatspreader
  • GT touch panel
  • Diagnostic LEDs and Dual BIOS

Cons:

  • Some XMP issues

 

Final Thoughts

In conclusion, the BIOSTAR Racing Z270GT6 is a decent performing motherboard that offers amazing value for money. If the price holds true, you will not find another motherboard that offers so many features with an include 240GB SSD bundled with it! For the budget conscience users … this is the motherboard for you! 

 

 

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