“If you’re shopping for an Intel board in this range and don’t need a PCIe 5.0 M.2 socket or mind a last-generation audio codec, it’s a viable option, though there are cheaper comparable boards available.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Robust 19‑phase VRM
- Eight SATA ports
- Horizontal connectors
- Dual 2.5 GbE
- Wi‑Fi 6E
Points of Contention
- Only three M.2 sockets
- Last‑generation audio codec
- Limited rear USB count
Professional Reviews
1 review from 1 critic70
Joe Shields
Tom's Hardware
