Test System

Initial Setup

ECS stamped the PCB with lettering to let you know which two DIMM slots to use first should you only use two. I like using four. :P


ECS has had boards in the past with a fair amount of LEDs on them, and some of those features have returned, such as LEDs by the CPU's VRM for phase loading. The provided literature also states that the LIGHTSABER name refers to the line of LEDs along the line of isolation for the audio's circuitry. You can easily change the color in the BIOS, although there aren't too many colors to pick from.



The ECS Z170-LIGHTSABER runs a perfect stock profile, leading to nice low idle power draw and decent performance.