Chinese Motherboard Comparison
Comparison of X99 and X79 Chinese motherboards, detailing specifications such as chipset, dimensions, power delivery systems, and pricing for various models from brands like Huananzhi and Jingsha. The spreadsheet includes critical features like DDR SDRAM slots, cooling options, and connectivity, enabling users to evaluate performance and compatibility for their computing needs. Additional tabs provide resources for power supply comparisons and DDR4 IC information.
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Dozens of Chinese motherboards are compared here based on specifications, prices, and features, with models ranging from budget options to high-end variants.
In the X99 category, the Huananzhi T8D motherboard, an Extended-ATX model, is priced at $$$ and measures 300 x 320 mm. It features a heat sink and supports a dual CPU configuration with two 8-pin EPS12V connectors and a power delivery system that includes Renesas/Intersil ISL6376 components with a 6-phase design. This model supports up to 130W TDP, with eight DDR3 slots and ten SATA III ports, alongside one NVME and one SATA connection, but lacks Wi-Fi capabilities, utilizing a Realtek 8111H LAN controller.
Another model, the Huananzhi F8D, also an Extended-ATX, is similarly priced at $$$ and shares the same dimensions as the T8D. It has a 6-phase power delivery system and supports up to 130W TDP, with eight DDR4 slots and ten SATA III ports, but also does not include Wi-Fi. The Jingsha F2 motherboard, priced at $$$ and measuring 304 x 300 mm, offers a dual CPU setup with a 7-phase power delivery system and supports up to 130W TDP. It features eight DDR4 slots and ten SATA III ports, but lacks wireless connectivity as well.
The Jingsha BQ36 (V1.1/Dual) is another Extended-ATX option priced at $$$, with the same dimensions as the F2. It operates in a 5-phase mode and supports up to 110W TDP, featuring eight DDR4 slots and ten SATA III ports, also without Wi-Fi. The SZMZ BQ36 (V2.0/Dual) is priced similarly at $$$ and has a slightly larger footprint of 305 x 301 mm, with the same power delivery system and TDP support.
Moving to the ATX form factor, the Huananzhi TF (V1.1) is available for $$$ and measures 300 x 244 mm. It features active cooling with two fans and a 6-phase power delivery system, supporting both DDR3 and DDR4 memory types, with eight slots in total. This model supports a maximum TDP of 140W and includes eight SATA III ports, one NVME connection, and a Realtek 8111H LAN controller. The Huananzhi F8 (V2.0) shares the same dimensions and pricing, offering similar features but with a different power delivery setup.
In the mATX category, the Huananzhi ZD4 motherboard is priced at $$$ and measures 242 x 242 mm. It supports two CPU connections and features a 4-phase power delivery system with a maximum TDP of 110W. This model includes four DDR4 slots and multiple SATA connections, but lacks Wi-Fi capabilities. The Atermiter PlexHD ZX-99EV3 DDR3 also falls under the ATX category and is priced at $$, featuring a 6-phase power delivery system, supporting a maximum TDP of 110W, and offering eight DDR3 slots.
The Machinist MR9D, priced at $$$, is another ATX model with active cooling and a 6-phase power delivery system, supporting up to 110W TDP and offering eight DDR4 slots. The Kllisre Turbo (V1.22) is similarly priced and features a 4-phase power delivery system, supporting DDR4 with a maximum TDP of 110W.