Friday, January 19th 2018
NZXT Updates Price of N7 Z370 Motherboard
Based on the overwhelmingly positive feedback from customers since the launch of the new N7 Z370 motherboard, today NZXT is announcing a change to the product and a price reduction from $299.99 to $249.99, both effective immediately.
"We were surprised-and humbled-by the PC gaming community's reaction to our new N7 motherboard. Our focus on simplifying the assembly process for users building their own gaming PC and our unconventional, minimalist approach to design that makes the motherboard disappear into the case has really resonated with people," says Johnny Hou, NZXT's founder, and CEO. "The feedback we received was, that while the thoughtful layout and beautiful all-metal cover are appealing, the price is a bit too high. We've taken steps to address that today with changes to the configuration and price."
Unlike competitive Z370 motherboard offerings, NZXT originally planned to bundle LED light strips and extension cables in the box. To be able to offer a lower price, these have been removed from the product. NZXT will also sell its N7 motherboard through a more limited channel, lowering the overall cost of operation and allowing the MSRP to be further reduced.
In a strong vote of confidence in the quality of its newest product, NZXT is also increasing the warranty period it offers to the consumer.
"We also heard from the PC gaming community that they are concerned with our ability to produce a high-quality motherboard. We are working with ECS, a company that produces motherboards for some of the world's largest OEMs," continues Johnny, "We are very confident in our quality. And to help allay the fears of the community, we are increasing our warranty from 3 to 4 years."
The NZXT N7 Z370 ATX motherboard is expected to be available from select retailers in the North America and Europe by the end of January*. Customers who have pre-ordered the motherboard will automatically receive the discount prior to shipping.
The NZXT N7 Z370 Motherboard includes the following exclusive features:
"We were surprised-and humbled-by the PC gaming community's reaction to our new N7 motherboard. Our focus on simplifying the assembly process for users building their own gaming PC and our unconventional, minimalist approach to design that makes the motherboard disappear into the case has really resonated with people," says Johnny Hou, NZXT's founder, and CEO. "The feedback we received was, that while the thoughtful layout and beautiful all-metal cover are appealing, the price is a bit too high. We've taken steps to address that today with changes to the configuration and price."
In a strong vote of confidence in the quality of its newest product, NZXT is also increasing the warranty period it offers to the consumer.
"We also heard from the PC gaming community that they are concerned with our ability to produce a high-quality motherboard. We are working with ECS, a company that produces motherboards for some of the world's largest OEMs," continues Johnny, "We are very confident in our quality. And to help allay the fears of the community, we are increasing our warranty from 3 to 4 years."
The NZXT N7 Z370 ATX motherboard is expected to be available from select retailers in the North America and Europe by the end of January*. Customers who have pre-ordered the motherboard will automatically receive the discount prior to shipping.
The NZXT N7 Z370 Motherboard includes the following exclusive features:
- Powered by CAM, NZXT's control, and monitoring software
- 2 RGB lighting channels using HUE+ technology
- 9 digital PWM fan channels based on GRID+ technology
- All-metal motherboard cover finished using the same paints and processes as their cases
- Optional heatsink covers finished matching NZXT's case colorways (matte white and black, as well as glossy red, blue, and purple)
19 Comments on NZXT Updates Price of N7 Z370 Motherboard
This board is 149-169 level
The new MSRP still places this in top 10 among 50+ boards...
i'm sure is looking great in a fully transparent case..
www.techpowerup.com/237933/nzxt-introduces-the-h-series-cases
I really like the CAM software suite...
I really wish I was in the market for this right now but I'm not..
I also really hope NZXT continues to do stuff like this especially since this board hit the market at probably the worst time possible and it may give them the wrong impression...
With over inflated GFX and memory prices I just don't think people are going to be as willing to opt for something that costs as much for internal appearance...
I would... If timing had been a little better.
What that means is that, NZXT purposely made this board to be "anti" board in terms of its looks with respect to what's already on the market, and that's because it offers nothing new, innovative or daring with respect to its hardware/components/functionality(not referring to its aesthetics like the Mr. Potatohead style "armor"). If I remember correctly, the board's debut youtube video didn't make any mention of specific, high quality components, new or improved overclocking features, implementation of a previously, "only seen in the workstation/commercial market" piece of I/O (e.g. 10GBase-T LAN), etc. The vast majority of motherboards (mainstream market segment, as it is the most competitive and has the largest T.A.M.) looks almost identical in terms of layout and style and usually only differ in I/O and the color way, then the manufacturer will try and differentiate or "one up" each other with a certain singular unique features/utility. This is done by the biggest manufacturers like Asus with, what marketing types call, "top of mind awareness" of their brand as they're hoping it nudges (or forces) the consumers into basing their purchase on irrational, superficial distinctions like brand, and how the consumer "feels" toward that specific brand and lastly, on whatever "defining" feature they've chosen to distinguish their product [which are usually nothing more than a lot of marketing hype]. It'd cost a lot of money and time to have created something from scratch, and arguably, way too much of a financial risk for NZXT, especially considering this is an item with high manufacturing costs with respect to almost every other product they currently offer, and most likely, a much larger minimum order quantity from ECS, not like a $30 fan hub or something. Just look at how they hastily lowered the price by $50, they wouldn't have done so if they did not have the "headroom" in the board's standing cost/profit differential, which yet more evidence that it's nothing but "off the shelf" components and hardware design.
By no means am I criticizing or bad mouthing NZXT, in fact, what I'm saying is that they've made their attempt at this new market with the least risky means at their disposal(financially speaking). Also, I'd be willing to guess that NZXT's decision to go with ECS was based, first and foremost, on options, or lack there of....I don't know for sure, but I bet Asus or MSI don't entertain such business arraignments and wouldn't be willing to unless it was a partnership (e.g. EVGA and Kingpin, Asrock and Nick Shih, etc) of mutual publicity. Secondly, I can't really think of any large PCB manufacturer off the top of my head that would already have inventory (or easy access through established relationships) of Z370 chipsets on hand like I'm sure ECS, which again, lowers NZXT's required minimum investment into this mother as I'm sure it allowed ECS to enforce much smaller minimum order quantity on NZXT
nice start nzxt, indeed :laugh:
I might be the only one who thinks that. :D