The first pictures of boards based on AMD X370: platform Ryzen taking shape – 3DNews

AMD has announced a successful new generation of powerful processors in the consumer class under the generic name Ryzen. To purchase the most powerful chips with the suffix SR7 it will be possible only in January 2017, but before January is only two weeks, and second, a processor without a corresponding system Board is an expensive and pretty, but useless piece of silicon, copper and PCB. It is clear that realizing the potential of Ryzen Board with the chipset B350 A320 and not very suitable: they are too limited in functionality. But do not be sad: the leading manufacturers are ready to begin mass production of circuit boards of the highest class on the basis of the flagship chipset series Promontory — X370.

the Basis of GIGABYTE GA-AX370 Gaming K3

One such card is the GIGABYTE GA-AX370 Gaming K3. Unfortunately, the full shots of the finished boards do not yet exist, the company holds a new secret, but in the leaked photo of the PCB without any components installed. But even this picture can be gleaned a number of details. Despite the fact that the platform itself Ryzen X370 gives the user two full set for 16 lines PCI Express 3.0, this motherboard, this feature is not implemented: fully divorced only the top PCIe x16 slot, while the bottom is satisfied with the constructive PCIe x4. Quite a strange decision for the Board on the basis of the flagship chipset. The system CPU power, judging by the number of seats for the throttles, is planned seven phase — is sufficient given the teplopaket even older model Ryzen. Landing pad of the chip X370 is very small, and this is normal for AMD Intel went on to transfer to the processor of most interfaces. Judging by the index K3, the fee will be the Junior model in the series of gamin g motherboards with built-AM4.

Unknown on the basis of the MSI X370

But MSI came trickier: it demonstrated either a full-fledged mass-dimensional layout or operating cost, but with the help of a special colouring PCB hid all the features of its new products. So do the developers of new cars, dealing in field samples chaotic coloring, which is unable to capture the features of the new design. In this case, diagonal stripes excellently conceal any details associated with distributing and marchionini connections on the Board. The first thing that catches the eye is the retention mechanism of the cooler. This two-pronged design has earned some criticism among the enthusiasts, but, apparently, it will allow you to use the cooler designed for AM2 platforms.

For comparison: GIGABYTE GA-B350M-DS3H

the Top slot PCIe x16 full here, and, according to the latest fashion, it is equipped with the reinforcement metal jacket. The space under it always disappears, busy casing the video card, but MSI has ordered them wisely and this cavity occupies the M. 2 drive, though there may be issues with it cooling. Supported model sizes 22110, which is quite rare: the basic form factor today is 2280. The picture quality is not conducive to firm conclusions, but it seems that the second PCIe x16 slot is electrically x8 constructive, which, however, is enough for SLI and CrossFireX.

Main features X370 AMD: acceleration and the availability of 32 lanes of PCIe 3.0

the Stabilizer of CPU power here, apparently, six-phase, but this should not be a cause for concern: Ryzen implemented advanced control scheme for internal circuits power for all their functions, the new AMD processor is very economical and not afraid of this word, cool — 95 watt for OCTA-core processor with SMT support is very, very little. Black cube in the lower right corner may indicate a connector U. 2, but it may be also a pair of SATA ports sideways. The chip located to the left of the radiator cooling X370 is a PCI controller, Yes, Yes, despite its novelty, the Board is equipped with two 32-bit PCI slots, allowing, for example, owners of expensive sound cards Hi-Fi.

Processors Ryzen can be equipped with a new version of the cooler Wraith

the appointment of the second chip of the same dimensions, located to the left of the PCI slots, is unclear; it is possible that each PCI slot is realized with the help of his translator PCIe x1 ‒ > PCI. Plata is characterized by its versatility: in the upper left corner you can notice the D-Sub connector, which you can use when you install the APU in the form factor of the AM4. Visible DisplayPort and USB 3.1 Type-C. Adventurers will appreciate the large number of four-pin ports for connecting fans: they have a new MSI managed to count at least six: more than enough for any set of DLC, especially if the BIOS will be implemented intelligent control system the fan speed. The emergence of the new boards is MSI, and GIGABYTE sleudet expect together with the advent of processors Ryzen SR7, that is in January 2017.

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