ASUS Launches Limited-Edition TUF Sabertooth Z97 Mark S

ASUS today announced TUF Sabertooth Z97 Mark S, a Z97 ATX motherboard with a strikingly-white, irresistibly-tough arctic-camouflage design and a limited-edition production run.

The latest ASUS masterpiece features multiple renowned TUF features. These include TUF camouflage-white Thermal Armor with Flow Valve to optimize airflow, Thermal Radar 2 for intuitive fan tuning, a TUF ICe microchip to intelligently monitor and control system temperatures and fan speeds, reinforced camouflage-white TUF Fortifier backplate, high-durability TUF Components and TUF Dust Defenders to prevent airborne particles entering via external ports.

Sabertooth Z97 Mark S made its first appearance at Computex 2014, where it was exhibited as a concept board bearing the codename ‘Sabranco’ ? a portmanteau of saber andd ‘branco’, the Portuguese word for ‘white’.

Responding to the hugely-positive visitor feedback, our engineers refined the design to produce the Sabertooth Z97 Mark S, the very first all-white motherboard in the ASUS TUF series with an extra-special dimension that we know enthusiast PC-builders will love. Innovative printing technology means that Sabertooth Z97 Mark S retains its strikingly-white hue for its lifetime, without discoloring.

Adding to the aesthetic appeal are two traditional Chinese characters adorning the rear side of Sabertooth Z97 Mark S. Carrying the meaning ‘tiger spirit’, they signify that Sabertooth Z97 Mark S is made with unwavering endurance to survive the most extreme conditions.

Sabertooth Z97 Mark S also has exclusive limited-edition rarity, and every single board will be individually numbered. Sabertooth Z97 Mark S is equipped to keep as cool as its strikingly-white looks. TUF’s Thermal Armor with Flow Valve technology is an exclusive arctic-camouflage-style cover with dual fans to boost airflow across the system for maximum heat dissipation. The new board comes with TUF’s easy-to-use Thermal Radar 2 software to make quick work of fan tuning for complete system cooling, enabling users to enjoy the perfect balance between quietness, cooling and performance.

Sabertooth Z97 Mark S also has an onboard TUF ICe microchip, which delivers incredibly precise temperature monitoring and fan control whether adjusting settings manually or via Thermal Radar 2’s one-click optimization feature.

Sabertooth Z97 Mark S offers great strength and cooling, with exclusive TUF Fortifier technology. This reinforced backplate ensures that the motherboard doesn't buckle under the weight of heavy graphics cards and CPU coolers, minimizing the risk of damaged circuitry from bowing and bending. TUF Fortifier also includes a thermal pad that efficiently directs heat away from the back of the 8+2-phase Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) and other critical components ? an innovationn that reduces operating temperatures by up to 7°C.

TUF Components ensure that Sabertooth Z97 Mark S is tough enough for the most demanding situations. Japanese-made 10K black metallic capacitors offer 20%-better temperature endurance for a lifespan that’s up to five times (5X) longer, and TUF’s New alloy chokes are manufactured using high-grade anti-oxidization materials to provide better heat dissipation and unbeatable durability.

Sabertooth Z97 Mark S even includes color-matched white TUF Dust Defenders to cover unused slots, protecting the PC against minuscule particles and environmental contamination ? furtther extending the lifespan of sensitive components.

Sabertooth Z97 Mark S is an enthusiast-level motherboard that delivers server-grade reliability ? and that’ss guaranteed. ASUS engineers put the new motherboard through extensive thermal-shock and stability tests, so users are assured that it will endure even the toughest conditions. Sabertooth Z97 Mark S also benefits from TUF ESD Guards that protect various ports, including USB sockets and audio connectors, from sudden electrostatic discharge.

 

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Looks Like White PCBs are IN

Over at Computex 2014, VR-Zone managed to get sight of a concept design ASUS motherboard known as the TUF Sabranco. Based on the Z97 chipset, the motherboard sticks with ASUS’s TUF “The Ultimate Force” brand scheme which also includes the Z97 Gryphon, Z97 Sabertooth Mark 1 and Z97 Sabertooth Mark 2.

ASUS Showcases Z97 TUF Sabranco Concept Motherboard

The ASUS Z97 TUF Sabranco is similar to the Z97 Sabertooth Mark 1 in terms of technical specifications but its the design that separates it from the rest of the TUF lineup. The motherboard adopts a white colored PCB which have been absent from motherboards since some time and the Fortifier Armor shield adopts a Snow camo design that resembles a white sabertooth tiger. The design looks pretty neat and even the added memory armor is coated with the same color scheme to match the board layout for better aesthetics.

From a technical perspective, the Z97 TUF Sabranco is fitted with the latest TUF Fortifier shielding which protects the board from damage and enhances the cooling performance. Much of the details are hidden since we can’t spot what’s underneath the TUF armor but we can spot an 8-Pin power connector that supplies juice to the LGA 1150 socket which itself is connected with a beefy 8 Phase DIGI+ supply. Four DDR3 DIMM slots seem to feature some thermal guard to enhance cooling for the DIMMs. The Storage options include 4 SATA 6 GB/s ports and a USB 3.0 header. Now, the most interesting feature of this board is that it comes with two SATA Express ports which will allow the motherboard to equip high-performance SSDs for faster transfer speeds.

Expansion slots include three PCI-e 3.0 x16 and three PCI-e 3.0 x1. Interestingly, there’s no M.2 PCI-e SSD slot on either Sabertooth Z97 boards. The motherboard was shown with its TUF Frontier armor which is a massive shield for the board itself and can also equip a small PWM fan in the center for more cooling if required. The board is still a concept design and it remains unknown whether it will ever go on sale or not. Aside from the Sabranco, PC and hardware enthusiast of HKEPC, Lam Chi-Kui, showcased his own white motherboard creation by modding the ASRock Z97 OC Formula and ASRock Z97M OC Formula with a white PCB which looks equally great and coupled with Galaxy’s massive and insanely powerful GeForce GTX 780 Ti HOF V20 with one of its OC module which also has a white PCB, looks like an enthusiasts dream.

Do note that these motherboards and designs are highlights of the modding community and concept designs and are most likely not going to go on retail. Its still good to see that the PC hardware community and manufacturers are churning up designs that look great and perform absolutely well.

ASUS Z97 TUF Sabranco Concept Pictures (Courtesy of VR-Zone):

ASRock and Galaxy White PCB Mods:

Read more: http://wccftech.com/asus-showcases-z97-tuf-sabranco-concept-motherboard-white-pcb-snow-camo-fortifier-armor/#ixzz33XHRbolK