Review: Asus Z170S Sabertooth

Conclusion

Let's bypass the elephant in the room by saying that anyone who is after the features inherent in the Z170 chipset may as well look for a £100 board that also adds in USB 3.1 and, for the most part, a decent BIOS.

The question then presents itself as to why someone would want to pay more. Asus believes that an additional premium is warranted if the board hits a particular niche. That is the line of thinking associated with the Z170S Sabertooth, whose claim to fame is a better warranty, tough-as-nails construction, and a particular digital camo look that's much like Marmite.

Enhanced cooling, a robust set of Windows utilities and excellent stability at the bleeding-edge of our components means we can see the appeal of this latest Sabertooth, more-so now that Asus makes the overall fee more agreeable by eschewing some of the more esoteric features available on previous-generation boards.

Want a high-quality Skylake board that looks unique and is built like a tank? The Z170S Sabertooth is a fine contender.

Asus Z170S Sabertooth

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The Asus Z170S Sabertooth is available to purchase from Scan Computers.*

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