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Easily Build a Quiet and Gorgeous System with NZXT's N7 Z370 Motherboard

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NZXT today announces the N7 Z370, its first motherboard. Built around Intel's Z370 chipset, the N7 delivers everything you need to build a powerful, gorgeous gaming PC right out-of-the-box. All the essentials are included, along with a built-in digital fan controller and integrated RGB lighting channels. The all-metal motherboard cover perfectly matches the color and finish of your case, creating a visually seamless backdrop for your components. Using NZXT's CAM software, you have full control over your system's lighting, cooling, and performance.

"Leveraging our years of experience as professional PC builders, we've designed the N7 motherboard with a completely new approach. In the face of increasing complexity in the PC gaming market, we want to make building easier and more enjoyable, with the N7 as a cornerstone for this new experience. Everything you need--from easy layout and obvious connections to digital fan control and RGB lighting--is included. We've also designed a completely unique motherboard cover so it's both beautiful and powerful. You can't build a quieter, better-looking system as easily as you can with our new N7 motherboard." says Johnny Hou, NZXT's founder, and CEO.


N7 Z370 Exclusive Features
  • CAM-powered features simplify setup and control of RGB lighting and fans
  • HUE+ digital RGB lighting control: advanced lighting with numerous presets and custom modes
  • GRID+ V3 digital fan control: convenient fan profiles within CAM for nine independent fan channels
  • Clean customization: all-metal cover available in black and white, and heatsink covers available in a glossy blue, red, or purple finish to color coordinate any build
  • Efficient layout ensures straightforward and optimal setup with easy upgradeability
  • Adaptive Noise Reduction optimizes cooling and noise balance for best gaming comfort

Other Features
  • Designed with Intel Z370 Express Chipset
  • Compatible with Intel 8th Generation Core i7, Core i5, and Core i3 processors
  • Intel Optane Memory Ready
  • Two M.2 connectors
  • Multi-GPU support with NVIDIA SLI and AMD CrossFireX Technology
  • Supports memory overclocking speeds of up to 3866+ MHz and Intel XMP 2.0
  • 7.1 channel high-definition audio with Nichicon gold capacitors
  • 15 digital power-phase design using Infineon ICs ensures clean and reliable power for your CPU, memory, and PCH chipset

Smart controls
Everything you need is ready out of the box and elegantly controlled through CAM software. The N7 includes key features from our HUE+ and GRID+ digital controllers allowing intuitive control for two RGB lighting channels and nine fan channels through CAM.

Stunning craftsmanship
Build a PC gaming system that is truly yours. The N7's unique all-metal cover provides a clean design that blends seamlessly with your case. For additional personalization, replacement heatsink covers are available separately in finishes that match our most popular case color ways, including matte white, matte black, glossy blue, glossy red, or glossy purple.

Building that's enjoyable for everyone
Gone are the days of frustration and compromises. We made each port discrete, utilizing all PCI express lanes available from the CPU and chipset so everything works as intended. The layout of the N7 streamlines installation with optimally placed headers for easier setup and upgradability. Supporting up to two graphics cards and both NVIDIA SLI and AMD CrossFireX technology, the N7 provides uncompromising performance for your gaming PC.

A quieter system
Our unique Adaptive Noise Reduction uses an onboard noise sensor to measure and learn the specifics of your system to find the ideal balance between fan speed and cooling. With up to a 40% reduction in fan noise level, you won't need to waste time designing custom fan curves. Leveraging machine learning to improve its results, this will ensure your fan settings are always optimal, even if you change hardware.

System Requirements
  • Windows 10 operating system.
  • Internet connection is needed to download CAM.
  • Some CAM features require Internet access, a valid email address and acceptance of our current Terms of Service.

MSRP Pricing:
  • 299.99 USD
  • 324,90 €

Availability:
  • USA - late January
  • Europe (Benelux, France, Germany, Scandinavia) - late January

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couple of handson have already been posted on youtube. also too expensive for what it offers, going to give it a miss.
 
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So when you have to replace the CR2032 battery, you have to take apart your entire system... very handy indeed!
 
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Hard to tell if this is a case or a board. I can see how this board would be appealing. However, I say: Strip off the covers, I wanna those circuits!
 

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So when you have to replace the CR2032 battery, you have to take apart your entire system... very handy indeed!

If they thought it through, the battery will be accessible under the second M.2 cover. If it is, and if that cover is removable, then you will only have to worry if you have that second PCI x16 slot populated.
So we will see.
 
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Completely metal armor! very good ! Covered BIOS display is an initial error i hope so and only 4 SATA in casse with 7 HDD or SSD bearings. I like the design and I do not like the price.
 
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The white one looks quite nice and I'm glad it's metal instead of plastic. But as everyone else is mentioning, I'm not sure if that's worth a premium unless you're showcasing builds.
 
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If you take into account that it includes Hue + (With 2 addressable rgb strips included) and Grid+ V3 systems intragrated into the board it's sounds like a good deal.

$299.99 Bord MSRP
Minus
$59.99 Hue+
$49.99 Grid+ V3
Equals
$190.01
 
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I get the Mass Effect reference.
I don't get the heatsinks and price.
 
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this is a bad motherboard, i've seen the review (at least one review)
 
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