Overclocking
It’s no secret that overclocking on the H170 chipset can be slightly challenging, however ASRock and Fatal1ty are well known for bending the rules of innovation. The overclocking, testing and tweaking is still a work in progress and this section will be updated with the results very soon. You will not want to miss this!
UPDATE: One of our readers named “Outlaw” sent us their overclocking results using a Celeron G3900 processor (cheapest available) running Prime 95.
- Celeron G3900 processor
- Clocked @ 160MHz x 28 multipler = 4480 (fail to boot at 161MHz)
- Core voltage @ 1,36v
- Ram at stock speed 2133MHz
Conclusion and Verdict
Finally! What we have here readers is a fantastic motherboard from ASRock and Fatal1ty! This motherboard is designed to attract entry-level enthusiasts as well as hardcore gamers. The design of this motherboard really hits the nail on the head as far as the layout goes. Combine that with the simple yet attractive color scheme and this motherboard becomes a hit with anyone looking to build a more gauranteed stability-oriented overclocking system.
The ASRock Fatal1ty H170 Performance/Hyper is loaded with wonderful features such as the Realtek ALC1150, M.2 and SATA Express support, as well as Crossfire graphics support. Additionally, this motherboard has a wealth of overclocking options, especially considering the historically limiting H170 chipset.
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The ASRock Fatal1ty Gaming H170 Performance/Hyper LGA 1151 motherboard is available at e-tailers for right around $110 USD (Newegg). Buy now at Amazon – https://goo.gl/8V1IZW
Pros:
- Big overclocking capabilities in a low cost solution
- Features
- Price
Cons:
- None worth mentioning
Final Thoughts:
In conclusion, this motherboard is an excellent full-featured, overclocking motherboard that has all of the basic essentials that a hardcore gamer or entry-level enthusiast could ask for. If you are craving high-end performance without sacrificing warranty or stability, then the ASRock Fatal1ty H170 Performance/Hyper is the motherboard you are looking for. Not only do I recommend this motherboard, I HIGHLY recommend this motherboard! Thanks and have a Funky Day!
7 comments
What memory kits you’ve test?! can you test some 2800 mhz, with xmp?
there is a list in asrock’s website that has all compatible non z ddr4 oc modules!
Looks like a excellent board…
I was planning to buy this for overclock, I will have a non K CPU. Could be a good option.
i actually bought the board and did what you hadnt!
overclocking !!!
i can say it super easy, you only change bclk and cpu volt!
i got my g3900 celeron to 4480 mhz stable !
but ddr4 is another story, xmp wont load, and you cannot set a mhz value , bclk doesnot increase dram speed , so you’ve left with only asrocks non – z ddr4 oc! which is an option to set memory, to
comfort (no oc stock 2133)
sport (some oc , though supposed to be stable)
sport +
i have trident z 2800 2×8 gb and it work at a certain degree , i got the ram in sport + to run at 2520 mhz
but cpu could only be overclocket to 3300 mhz, after that , overcloking the ram , and the system wont boot at all, so i left ddr4 oc , focused only in the cpu to achive 4480 mhz at 1.36 v core ….
its free performance after all!!! but if it where in an z170 board , you could have also oced the ram using xmp or simple ram overclocking and not that comfort/sport+ asrocks has on h170 boards….
overall the results are pretty amazing! but i suggest getting a z170 with SKY OC bios and run both cpu and dram overclocks!
Thanks for the comments. Do you have any screenshots you can send to us media@funkykit.com . I can upload it and edit the review with your results.
you have your photo, i you like a can send you some from the uefi bios as well!
Ok sure