Glaring straight into the eyes of the gamer, the STRIX B360-F Gaming is quite obviously a modified version of the Z370 variant.
This motherboard bears similarities to recent STRIX motherboards and we have to admit, there is a strong physical attraction. Aesthetics are clean, tidy and the layout is well-mapped out. As with any monochrome design, B360-F Gaming coordinates with other key system components very well thanks to the neutral theme.
/center]Comparing this B360 solution against its Z370 counterpart reveals less expansion slots but this is unlikely to affect the intended audience, B360 is all about delivering Coffee Lake capabilities for less and as such overclocking isn’t on the menu either. However, in our range of benchmarks this motherboard was able to deliver up some consistently good results at stock CPU frequency against rivals and we think it’s a solid contender in the mainstream/value segment.
STRIX B360-F GAming can be purchased for £115 GBP - $139 USD - $229 AUD, which should save system builders in the region of 30-40% against the fully-fledged Z370 option.
The STRIX B360-F Gaming is one of the better looking B360 motherboards out there and it arrives with a good array of features – giving gamers a slice of the ROG pie without costing the earth!
Pros
+ Sublime aesthetics
+ Good assortment of features
+ Dual M.2 slots
+ Audio solution is great
+ Plenty of fan headers
+ 3D mount spots
Cons
- Overkill phase design for non-OC board
- M.2 ‘heatsink’ is a thin metal cover
+ Sublime aesthetics
+ Good assortment of features
+ Dual M.2 slots
+ Audio solution is great
+ Plenty of fan headers
+ 3D mount spots
Cons
- Overkill phase design for non-OC board
- M.2 ‘heatsink’ is a thin metal cover
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