BIOSTAR Releases RACING Z270GT9 Motherboard

👤by Michael Pabia Comments 📅03.01.2017 18:19:55
Press Release



BIOSTAR is proud to announce its latest motherboard supporting the 7th-generation of Intel Core series processors with the announcement of the BIOSTAR RACING Z270GT9. Featuring the latest Intel Z270 chipset, this motherboard supports LGA1151 processors for the latest in performance and power as well as the best features including support for DDR4-3600+ high-speed memory, six PCI-E x16 3.0 slots, and two USB 3.1 (TYPE A+C) ports amongst others.

Built upon reliability, the new BIOSTAR RACING Z270GT9 features enhanced endurance and stability under intense conditions which is a great advantage for gamers thanks to its improved power design named Digital Power+ which features IR digital PWM controller and PowIRstage IC which offer excellent stability and voltage delivery whilst operating cooler and more reliable under load than competing designs. The BIOSTAR RACING Z270GT9 features 14-phase power design complimented with all solid capacitors for a stable overclocking experience.

New Features to Enhance Gaming Performance
Break limits and enjoy uninhibited speed with BIOSTAR performance features that offer speed that gamers need to dominate their games. These new features will bring a new level of experience for gamers and enthusiasts.

M.2 Cooling Protection
BIOSTAR RACING 2nd-generation motherboards will be the first to have an M.2 heatsink that features ultra-high cooling efficiency to protect M.2 devices connected to the onboard M.2 slot and chipset from thermal issues thus expanding M.2 device lifespan for long-term usage and overall stable operation even under high system load.

Intel 10GbE LAN
Intel’s X550 chipset supports 10GbE LAN, delivering 10 times faster data transfer speed and bandwidth than traditional GbE LAN as well as bringing with it lower power consumption. Together with the latest Intel 7th-generation processors, this will be the fastest motherboards for online game.

Digital Power+
Perfect for overclockers, Digital Power+ uses IR’s digital power controller to bring your PC and processor exceptionally high-performance and ultra-stable operation. BIOSTAR RACING motherboards offer excellent stability and voltage delivery with exceptionally cool operating temperatures maintaining great reliability under load than competing designs.

Lightning Charger
The new 2nd-generation BIOSTAR RACING motherboards will be the first to have the new Lightning Charger which helps the battery of enabled devices, including smartphones or tablets, to achieve up to 75% charge in just 30 minutes. It supports QC2.0 (12V/1.5A output), Apple Mode (5V /2.4A) and BC1.2.

Dual High-Speed U.2 32Gb/s Connector
Two high-speed U.2 connectors that support the latest high-speed storage solutions allow this motherboard to utilize more storage giving you the option flexibility and scalability together with the speed that U.2 offers. This unique technology uses PCI Express 3.0 x4 for a maximum of 32Gb/s of bandwidth resulting in transfer rates as fast as 6.5x more than traditional SATA solid-state drives. Combine two for high-performance or high-integrity with RAID support. The motherboard supports RAID0/1/5 configurations for security or speed.



Key Features
- Supports 7th Generation Intel® Core™ Processor, enables overclocking on Unlocked Intel Core Processors
- Intel Z270 single chip architecture
- Support 4-DIMM DDR4-3600(OC)/ 2400/ 2133/ 1866 up to 64G maximum capacity
- Intel X550-AT 10GbE LAN
- BIOSTAR Double Hi-Fi Technology inside
- Lightning Charger Technology
- Digital Power+ Technology
- Support USB 3.1 Type-C
- Support M.2(32Gb/s)
- Support U.2(32Gb/s)
- Support HDMI 4K resolution

Specifications
Model: RACING Z270GT9
CPU: LGA 1151 Processor
Power: 14 phase (Digital Power+ )
Chipset: Intel Z270
Capacitors: 100% Solid Capacitors
Memory: 4xDIMM, Support DDR4-3600+
Expansion Slot: 6 x PCI-E x16 3.0
Audio: 7.1ch Blu-ray Audio w/ Double Hi-Fi
LAN: Intel X550AT (10GbE LAN) / Intel i219V
Storage:
- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
- 1 x M.2 32Gb/s (42/60/80mm)
- 2 x U.2 x4 32Gb/s
Video: mDP, 1 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x HDMI 1.4 b
USB Ports:
- 2 x USB 3.1 (TYPE A+C )
- 6 x USB 3.0 (2+4)
- 4 x USB 2.0 (4+0)
Features
- VIVID LED DJ / Lightning Charger / Smart Ear /
- BIO-Remote2 / BIOS Online Update


To compliment the performance of this motherboard, BIOSTAR is also proud to be the first its special bundle for upgraders, enthusiasts and system builders upgrading to the new Intel 200-series platform which brings support for Intel’s new Optane technology. Buy BIOSTAR Z270GT8 or Z270GT9 get Intel 600p series SSD, the latest storage technology from Intel running on PCI-Express Gen3 x4 speeds for unrivaled speeds versus traditional mechanical hard drives. BIOSTAR is offering this introductory promotion for everyone to experience the power of the new Intel platform offering incredibly amazing performance and great value together with BIOSTAR motherboards. BIOSTAR is the first brand to bring together this bundle and offer it to gamers for the best experience on their new systems.

The BIOSTAR RACING Z270GT9 & Intel 600P 256GB M.2 SSD Bundle will have an MSRP of $399 while the BIOSTAR RACING Z270GT8 & Intel 600p 256GB M.2 SSD will have an MSRP of $329. BIOSTAR will also be releasing the following models under the RACING series: Z270GT8, Z270GT6, Z270GT4, B250GT5, B250GT3.



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