* Free items are subject to avaiblilty. Please note if we are out of stock it will not show in the basket & means we are out of stock. Please check this at checkout. Features Ready for Socket 1151 for 9th / 8th Gen Intel Core™, Pentium Gold & Celeron processors Enhanced power solution: Premium components provide better power efficiency 5-Way Optimisation: One-click, system-wide tuning delivers optimised overclocks & intelligent cooling for CPU or GPU-intensive tasks ASUS Opti Mem: Careful routing of traces & vias to preserve signal integrity for enhanced memory overclocking Industry-leading cooling options: Comprehensive controls for fans & water pumps, via Fan Xpert 4 software or the acclaimed ASUS UEFI Next-gen connectivity: Supreme flexibility with Intel Optane memory ready, Thunderbolt 3 & dual M.2 support M.2 heatsink: Ultra-efficient heatsink reduces M.2 SSD temperatures by up to 20°C for unthrottled transfer speeds & enhanced reliability ASUS Aura Sync: Controllable onboard RGB lighting that can be easily synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable hardware Overview ASUS Prime Z370 Series motherboards provide the solid foundation needed for your first build, plus loads of scope to grow with your ambitions. Weve melded all the good stuff thats packed into the latest Intel processors with essential ASUS design & engineering, so you benefit from industry-leading technologies — including automated system tuning, comprehensive cooling controls, immersive onboard audio, & support for the ASUS Fan Extension Card. Build smart & easy with ASUS Prime Z370. DR. MOS The Prime Z370-A IIs CPU VRM utilises Dr. MOS power stages that combine high-side & low-side MOSFETs & drivers into a single package, delivering the power & efficiency that Intels latest processors dem&. Pro Cool power connector Compared with traditional power inputs, Pro Cool sockets are built to tight specifications to ensure flush contact with the PSU power lines. This lowers impedance, which helps to prevent hotspots & connector failure. 5-Way Optimisation One-click overclock & cooling, done! ASUS 5-Way Optimisation makes your PC smart. One click takes care of complex tuning, dynamically optimising essential aspects of the system to provide overclocking & cooling profiles that are tailored for your rig. An automated tuning utility that optimises overclocking & cooling profiles for your unique system configuration. Fans stay whisper-quiet with everyday computing, & deliver optimal airflow when the system is crunching through CPU or GPU-intensive tasks. Stress test function helps optimise & overclock for CPU- or memory-centric workloads. Overclock CPU O.C. 5.0G Default 3.7G CPU: Intel LGA 1151 i 7-8700K Motherboard: PRIME Z370-A II DRAM: G. Skill 3333 8G*2 Power: Corsair AX1500i Water-cooling: Corsair H115i OS: Windows 10 Make your memory go faster ASUS Opti Mem preserves memory signal integrity by routing memory traces & vias to the optimal PCB layer, & our T-Topology layout ensures time-aligned signaling by balancing trace lengths between memory slots. These enhancements lead to more headroom for overclocking & enhanced stability, allowing memory speeds of DDR4-4000 & beyond with all slots populated.