[PConline evaluation] Unlike Intel, which has such a clear distinction, the matching of Ryzen's supporting motherboard chipsets with different orientations is highly functional. Considering that the third-party motherboard manufacturers will optimize channels and interfaces, the difference between the B350 and the X370 is whether it supports multi-card interconnection. Therefore, for most consumers, a single B350 motherboard will allow you to feel safe and add money to the party. Many motherboard manufacturers in the market also focused on opening up the B350 battlefield, especially the launch of the Ryzen 5, which has brought the B350's attention to a new level. The phenomenon of launching multiple B350 models with the brand abounds. Recently, Xiao Bian received a series of Biostar B350 motherboards. Today, it is the Biostar B350GT3.
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â— GT3: Smaller plate type
Biostar B350GT
The number behind the B350GT3 represents the version. Today's GT3 is a better compatible version of M-ATX. In the case of not supporting multiple video cards, the more mini M-ATX is compatible with most chassis.
Motherboard appearance
Placing a checkered flag indicating the end of the racing game on the motherboard PCB has been used for quite some time. The Biostar B350GT3 motherboard, which targets the RACING racing series, did so, and the floating plaid flag was printed on the motherboard as dynamic.
Shine part
LED light band
RACING logo also shines
Inheritance of the X370 version and RACING style, with faith light effect, location distribution is also similar. The main board lighting position is as above, there is a LED light strip near the audio module, a CPU heat sink fin has an LED light, and the RACING sign also has a red LED light effect. However, it cannot be customized in the BIOS like the X370 version.
Appearance details:
Wiring area
Biostar B350GT3 under the distribution of the common pin interface and switch buttons, and does not provide independent buttons for the player to bare metal operation, it is estimated that the cost savings consider it!
CPU power supply cooling part + 8-pin CPU power cord
South Bridge Heat Sink
CPU power-supply cooling fins and RACING Southbridge heat sinks are common designs for this series. Although they are quite beautiful, they always use the same design, which seems to give people a sense of fatigue.
Expansion interface: enough to use
PCIe slot
As a B350 motherboard that does not support multiple graphics cards, the Biostar B350GT3 motherboard still provides two PCIe 3.0 X16 graphics card slots, one of which is reserved for players. There are also two PCIe ×1 slots for easy use of PCIe SSDs, sound cards, and other expansion devices.
In the middle of the load slot, an M.2 SSD interface configured with a PCIe channel supports three sizes of 2242, 2260, and 2280 with high compatibility. At the same time, NVMe is supported and the theoretical bandwidth is 32 Gb/s, which can meet the needs of most high-end M.2 SSDs currently on the market.
Memory slot
In addition to the M.2 SSD support, the Biostar B350GT3 motherboard also provides four SATA 6Bb/s interfaces, and the bright light is arranged in different directions to facilitate player wiring.
Back extension interface
The back extension interface provides a PS/2 keyboard interface, six USB 3.0 interfaces, and no USB 3.1 section. There are also two DVI and HDMI display output interfaces for the APU. The others are regular network cables and audio interfaces. In general, it is a law-abiding layout plan.
Details Appreciation: Shadow of X370
Power design
Biostar B350GT3 motherboard power supply design is worthy of praise, and maintain the same 4 + 3 phase layout with the X370 series, black gold solid capacitors. If you do not limit the use of overclocking, even 8-core Ruilong no problem.
Memory slot
Four memory slots to create more possibilities. Supports up to four 16GB, 2677MHz frequencies.
Audio module
Biostar, which is famous for Hi-Fi series motherboards, has his own accomplishments in audio. This motherboard still comes with RACING audio module, with electromagnetic shielding and professional HiFi capacitors, can provide a good sound experience, and use the software included with the motherboard to adjust the sound according to their needs.
BIOS switch
At present, many motherboards are designed with dual BIOS. The advantage of this is that you can have a backup when you flash the BIOS, making the motherboard more secure, reliable, and more playable. You can use one side of the BIOS to specifically test the BIOS. The BIOS will try to be fresh, while the other side will keep a safe and stable version.
Network accessories
The network accessories maintain the same specifications as the high-order X370: The design of the network card protection chip has a certain degree of protection for thunder, excessive current, and so on. The REALEK chip is used, and the price/performance ratio is relatively high.
Material Summary: Keeping pace with the X370, this B350 motherboard allows players to feel more at ease.
â— Theoretical performance test:
Test platform screenshot
The motherboard is an extension of the CPU. The effect on performance is whether it can provide a good environment for the CPU to work stably. The Ryzen 7 1800X and GTX 1080 are used together.
M.2 SSD: Samsung 960 Pro 1TB Graphics Card
Ghost Action Wildland Disk Read-Write Test:
AS SSD Benchmark 1.6
Most of the above software is used to test the performance of CPUs, graphics cards, and SSDs. The purpose is to test whether the motherboard can make the hardware mounted on it stable.
â— BIOS: Biostar graphic BIOS is more mature
Drive interface
RACING's universal BIOS interface is available in English and Chinese. I believe most people will choose the Chinese version to set it up!
advanced options
USB configuration
Chipset options
Startup item
Whether it is a basic time setting or an advanced setting, or a startup setting, these should be the most common for users, and they should be easy to use without much additional learning cost.
Security Options
Overclocking related options
storage
After experiencing so many versions, Biostar's RACING series BIOS interface has become a fixed routine, after all, these settings are displayed, to allow players to find the familiar feeling is like, to change without change is the truth.
â— Performance test results:
Through comparison, it can be found that the performance of the two in the silent state is very consistent, indicating that Biostar B350GT3 motherboard can fully play the performance of all the hardware on the motherboard.
â— Frequency full load temperature test:
In the temperature test section, we mainly examined the problems of the CPU power supply of the mainboard. This part of the temperature is the place where the main board generates a large amount of heat, and it is also the key to the stability of the mainboard. We used the Fluke Ti25 thermal imager to test and recorded two data when idle (CPU, video card is empty) and full load (CPU full, video card is empty).
Idle (left), full load (right)
Thanks to the excellent digital power supply module, the temperature of the top-loading Ryzen 7 1800X can still be controlled within 55°C. This is a very safe temperature and it performs well.
PConline evaluation room summary:
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Biostar B350GT3 motherboard inherits the best materials and layout of RACING series. All functions that can be done and the specifications that should be done can be satisfied. It is a good motherboard. After all, players are pursuing practicality. We all know that because of the positioning relationship, we may not be able to get some fancy features, but as long as they meet our needs, such as adequate power supply, adequate memory slots, good storage interface support, etc. Wait, it will suffice.
As for the price, the price of 699 yuan, with the X370 series opened the gap, but you can see from the front of the introduction, this B350 motherboard is the use of the X370 layout and workmanship, visible cost is still very good!
2, good value for money
3. Richer interface layout under M-ATX standard
2, the lack of an independent power button for bare metal use
M.2 SSD: Samsung 960 Pro 1TB Graphics Card
Ghost Action Wildland Disk Read-Write Test:
AS SSD Benchmark 1.6
2, good value for money
3. Richer interface layout under M-ATX standard
2, the lack of an independent power button for bare metal use
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