One of the most anticipated this year, Prime Minister, undoubtedly, a new motherboard from AMD, which can rip Intel plans. true, still very reluctant producer revealed details of its new design, but it's time to discover the secrets and during the Consumer Electronics Show 2017 we learned a lot of new information. We have prepared an overview of the most important information about the new "Red" platform.
The new platform is, first of all, new motherboards for AMD chipsets and AMD AM4 Series 300, that will work with both 7. generation hybrid processors “Bristol Ridge”, based on modular design, and processors Ryzen, and therefore, the first models, Use modern microarchitecture Zen. In both cases, it provides support for DDR4 memory (in a dual channel configuration).
The new strategy of the manufacturer is a big surprise, because this same platform can be used for the production of cost-effective set of 2 – or 4-core processor hybrid, miniature device for processing multimedia or powerful workstation with an 8-core / 16-threading processor and two video Ryzen, united in CrossFire or SLI.
With the thought of the new platform is prepared six chipsets: A300, B300 and X300 have been designed for compact mini small form factor, and A320, B350 and X370 are suitable for standard desktop.
All systems are functional and will be used in various applications. for example, A320-is an economical solution for basic configuration, B350 enables overclocking, and can be installed on the X370 video in SLI or CrossFire, so that, probably, will interest the most demanding gamers and enthusiasts. by the way, it is worth noting, that all available processors for socket AM4 have an unlocked multiplier, so they can pump (provided the use of the corresponding motherboard).
certainly, pleased with the support of new connectors M. 2, SATA Express and USB 3.1 (Gen 2), what was missing in the old platforms AM3 + and FM2 +.
What cooling? Older coolers are not suitable for a new motherboard, but AMD is working with major manufacturers of cooling systems, to create a broad base of alternative solutions, compatible platform AM4, which will satisfy the enthusiasts or the person requiring absolute silence, as well as overclockers. among the systems, AM4 will be compatible with, in particular, NH-D15 model, NH-L9x65, and NH-U12S company Noctua and Corsair Hydro H60, H100 and H110. also known, the company EK Water Blocks adds support for socket AM4 for their products, designed for operation in the liquid cooling installation.
During the CES 2017 It shows a lot of motherboards with stand AM4. Consider the suggestions of individual producers:
ASRock
ASRock plans to release several motherboards, and during the exhibition were presented: A320M Pro4, Fatal1ty B350 Gaming K4, Fatal1ty X370 Gaming K6 и X370 Taihi.
Fatal1ty B350 Gaming K4-this offer is addressed mainly for gamers and enthusiasts, are not planning to merge two video card
Fatal1ty X370 Gaming K6 interested in more demanding customers pay attention efektny design, a wide range of connectors and connectivity cards in SLI or CrossFire.
Model X370 Taihi offers similar opportunities for the Fatal1ty X370 Gaming K6, but he was born in a different style.
Biostar
true, Company Biostar is not too popular in our market, but for the premiere of the new platform is planned, at least, two motherboards: B350 GT3 и X370 GT7.
B350 GT3 is a little less, design, which offers only basic functions (including connector M. 2).
Much more interesting look model X370 GT7, It has a more interesting design and an additional set of connectors.
Gigabyte
Gigabyte company is working on four models, three of which-it offers to players: AB350-Gaming 3, Aorus X370 Gaming 5 и Aorus AX370 Gaming 5.
Gigabyte AB350-Gaming 3 It has three slots PCI-Express x16 (including two reinforced), four SATA connectors and one connector M. 2.
For more demanding players have a model Aorus X370 Gaming 5, which boasts the richest set of connectors. It not without significance is also an interesting style of.
Aorus AX370 Gaming 5 looks even more interesting - it is possible to note a large section of food and additional connector U. 2.
MSI
In our review, we could not miss the company of new motherboards MSI - in its range will be at least three models: B350M solution, B350 Томагавк и X370 Xpower Gaming Titanium.
B350 Tomahawk has all of the most important interfaces, but it does not provide connectivity milti-GPU cards. In this way, can say, that the proposal for gamers and enthusiasts, that do not require large structures.
For the most demanding gamers and enthusiasts have been prepared X370 Xpower Gaming Titanium, which is already at first glance different exciting design. Added to this is the effective power scheme, a rich set of connectors and the ability to connect cards in SLI / CF.
The exact date of release of the new platform is not yet known, known only, it will be the first quarter of this year. AMD announced, that during the premiere, will also be available ready computers with processors Ryzen – from the exotic, Copyright and water-cooled systems to a more classical and practical solutions. Still need to wait a little bit.
A source: AMD, AnandTech, Overclockers, OCaholic, TechReport, WCCFTech, inf. own
