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    Posted: 22 Feb 2016 at 8:35pm
Hi,
I need to know if possible:
 
- if this motherboard support quad channel memory
- if offer good overclock capabilities whatever it's an entry level motherboard Z170 chipset
 
Thanks in advance


Edited by Bride - 25 Feb 2016 at 6:56pm
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Welcome to the forums.

No, 100 series chipsets do not support quad channel RAM. That is only supported on the socket 2011 platform.  

Overclocking on the Z170A X1/3.1 should be solid. The only place I can think of you will run into issues is more extreme overclocking using very high (for the platform) voltages as the power design of the X1 is less competent than a higher spec board. For casual overclocking on an air cooler you should be able to achieve more or less similar results to a higher specification board. I must add though that a large part of overclocking potential comes from the CPU itself. 

A more unfortunate CPU (overclocking wise) will overclock better on a higher end board due to better power delivery and likewise a higher end board will allow you to milk a little more out of even a good CPU. 

The thing is, if you are buying an entry level board, you will probably be using air cooling or at most a budget AIO water cooling solution in which case you will likely reach thermal limits on the cooling before you reach the voltage limits of the entry level board, at least in most situations. While you may not get quite as much out of an entry level board as you would a premium one on the same CPU the question is simple:

Is the cost of a higher end board to get ~100-200mhz more from your CPU worth the price difference to you?

Especially when there is no guarantee that the higher end board will achieve a higher overclock at all, the CPU may simply not be up to it.

It is very difficult to give definitives when it comes to overclocking due to the sheer number of variables. A poor quality PSU could result in significantly lower overclocks, a poor overclocking CPU could also result in low overclocks as could insufficient power regulation from the motherboard. Overclocking, even on high end componets, by and large comes down to luck. You can increase your chances but it adds significant cost to the system: 

1. High end board + $50 - $300 depending on how high end you go
2. High end PSU + $100 or more over the cost of a budget decent brand 550w
3. Pre Binned CPUs (available from some online stores) + a lot

At the end of the day most of these measures are only worth it for enthusiasts. The X1/3.1 should allow a decent overclock on an i5 6600k or i7 6700k allowing you to squeeze the extra value out of the extra you pay for a K class CPU. If you want actual figures you would have to look for reviews on the product as I do not own one so cannot provide them.

I hope this answers your questions.
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Originally posted by Xaltar Xaltar wrote:

Welcome to the forums.
 
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I hope this answers your questions.
 
 
Thanks Xaltar for your detailed answer, I'm happy to be a part of this community.
Actually I reached a frequency of 4.6GHz (default 3.5GHz) with a 6600K, so I'm really satisfied of this motherboard.
I want try to push this CPU at 4.7GHz - 4.8GHz, but actually I have to know better about BIOS parameters. For example I gave a +300 of VCore Voltage but I don't know if I have to increase another voltage parameter. Any help will be great!
 
There is an ASRock QQ group or something similar?
 
Btw here my main hardware components:
Z170A-X1/3.1
Intel 6600K
Heatskink JONSBO HT512 (fan modified)
GSkill 16Gb (8Gbx2) 2400MHz DDR4 (F4-2400C15D-16GVR)
ZOTAC GTX950-2GD5 X Gaming OC (pushed at Core 1480MHz Memory 8000MHz)
PSU Bubalus Taurus 800 (700W effective)
 
Waiting a feedback, thanks and enjoy!
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CPUZ + GPUZ + 3D Mark Benchmarks + OCCT
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4.6ghz is very respectable for the i5 6600k and is about the same as most review sites top out at (stable at acceptable vcore).

Google "Skylake overclocking guide" and you will find comprehensive guides that include LLC and other settings that will help you squeeze that little bit more out of your system safely.

Good luck and happy overclocking Thumbs Up
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Originally posted by Xaltar Xaltar wrote:

4.6ghz is very respectable for the i5 6600k and is about the same as most review sites top out at (stable at acceptable vcore).

Google "Skylake overclocking guide" and you will find comprehensive guides that include LLC and other settings that will help you squeeze that little bit more out of your system safely.

Good luck and happy overclocking Thumbs Up
 
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well, actually at 4.6GHz I can't increase my overclock at 4.7GHz ~ 4.9GHz for an overvoltage limitation.
I can give a +300mV reaching 1.368V but I need probably 1.40V or 1.45V.
Temperatures are under control without CPU's throttling (max. 80C).
 
There is a way for have a BIOS update on this motherboard that allow to reach these voltages?
 
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I found an overheating on this motherboard that cause a VR thermal throttling. Adding few heatsinks on the power chokes, plus an additional fan, no problems.
 
 


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Is it possible to run a 240 watercooler on this board? Also what ram is suggested everyone i look up doesn't show up on asrocks compatibility list. Looking for cheap but something around 3000mhz 15 cas
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Originally posted by 4wheeldeal 4wheeldeal wrote:

Is it possible to run a 240 watercooler on this board? Also what ram is suggested everyone i look up doesn't show up on asrocks compatibility list. Looking for cheap but something around 3000mhz 15 cas
 
A water cooling system must to be compatible with your computer case and your socket 1151. Speaking about your RAM, you can find the compatibility list here: http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Z170A-X13.1/?cat=Memory.
 
Here what I suggest to you, good quality price ratio:
 
FROSTFLOW 240L
 
GSKILL F4-3000C15D-16GRBB
 
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