Reviewers Liked
- Topnotch fit and finish
- Great "out-of-box" performance
- 2.5 Gb/s LAN
- Features-per-price slightly better than 10GbE version
Reviewers Didn't Like
- High price
- Mediocre voltage regulator cooling
ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming 9
81
7.0
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The ASRock Z390 Phantom 9 Gaming is packed with features, including fast networking, lots of rear I/O connectivity and lashings of storage options. Performance suffers, though, and you'll almost certainly be able to find a faster board with these...
By Trusted Reviews onBuyers who need something faster than Gigabit Ethernet but can't afford to implement 10GbE will find good value in the Z390 Phantom Gaming...
By Tom's Hardware onJust as with Intel's Z370 chipset any prospective buyers of Z390 motherboards are spoilt for choice, particularly anyone with the budget to accommodate an Intel Core i9 9900K. ASRock's Z390 Phantom Gaming 9 is by no means the most expensive motherboard...
By Kitguru.net onAll-in-all, the ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming 9 is a fantastic motherboard that come absolutely packed with great features, at a price you won't believe. If you want a high-end gaming motherboard based on the Z390 chipset, then take a serious look at...
By funkykit.com onWe have to say, albeit a little bit subjectively, we really like the direction ASRock is going with the Phantom Gaming line. The color scheme is more neutral with blacks and greys and the minimal red accents add just enough to look great but won't throw...
By proclockers.com onThe ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming 9 is available for US$269.99. Topnotch fit and finish Great "out-of-box" performance Gaming flare done right 2.5 Gb/s LAN Price Software bloat Some good software not included on disk The ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming 9 proves...
By techPowerUp! onIntel has come a long way with their mainstream processor platform. The platform has largely seen stagnation in terms of core and thread count over many generations since the first Core series CPU that launched back in 2010 but last year brought a big...
By WCCFTech onOctober 8th was the release date for some embargos for the new Z390 chipset. And with this date coming and going we saw the major board partners show off most/all of their new lineups. With this brings new naming conventions, new looks, and new features...
By overclockers.com on"La Z390 Phantom Gaming 9 è identica alla Taichi Ultimate tranne nel design e nella scheda di rete, che scende a "soli" 2.5GbE, mantenendo però le eccezionali prestazioni della gemella ad un prezzo decisamente più...
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Para quienes buscan la mejor opción que tiene ASRock en su catálogo de placas base, el Z390 Phantom Gaming 9 es el indicado. La cantidad de prestaciones que tiene es abundante y su diseño bastante atractivo. Provee gran cantidad de tecnologías que...
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