NZXT announces its second Intel motherboard with numerous improvements

There'southward a new motherboard coming out of the NZXT factory, called the N7 Z390. As the name suggests, it'south an Intel board that features the Z390 chipset with full support for the latest 9th Gen processors. At first look, the N7 from NZXT looks a little strange as everything on the PCB is substantially covered, merely this allows for some serious customization.

The company has included built-in wireless and Bluetooth five.0 connectivity, HUE 2 lighting support, fan controls, too as an integrated rear I/O shield, which is becoming the norm in newer motherboards. The previous N7 Z370, which this board succeeds, also rocked similar features and so you tin bet it's going to be a solid piece of kit for a PC build.

Wireless is provided past the Intel AC-9560 and you'll be able to use Intel Optane memory also as M.two storage for snappy software and games. Upward to 3866MHz RAM is supported and compared to the outgoing Z370 motherboard, we accept support for water pumps, and USB 3.ane Gen 2 ports. Interestingly, this motherboard actually has functional heatsinks and the metal covers can exist removed if you lot're non a fan.

This is NZXT'southward second attempt at the motherboard game and while the showtime N7 Z370 was pretty good with merely a few drawbacks, the visitor has listened to community feedback and this N7 Z390 has a bunch of improvements. Availability kicks off in November and the NZ 390 volition set you back $279.99. We'll have a review up in due grade.

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