Simple layout

The Battle AXE is a microATX motherboard layout, so it can be fitted in most cases out there with no problem. The single PCIe 3.0 slot may stop people who are looking for SLI/Crossfire abilities in a motherboard, but for regular users it is more than adequate as a base for their next PC build

Simple operations

If you are looking for overclocking – look elsewhere. Thanks to the B-series chipset, the capabilities of the board is not equal to the Z-series boards out there. Even the memory option is limited – you get two DIMM slots, for dual channel memory operations. Nothing more, nothing lese

Simple collection of I/O

The expected list of ports is present – USB 3.0, HDMI and even VGA. Unfortunately, this board is not that futureproof, as there is no sign of the newer USB Type-C port. If you are ok with the fact that you have only Type-A ports, invest in this motherboard. Else, cast your net wider.

Highlight

1 – Clean layout of the board means you have easy access to all functions

2 – A single M.2 slot is available, so that you can install your speedy SSD storage onboard

Specs

Price: RM 399
Dimensions (HxW): 225x185mm mATX
Chipset: Intel B250
Processor: Intel LGA1151 processors
Memory (RAM): Dual-channel DDR4 2133MHz, 2 DIMM slots
Graphics: 1 x PCI-Express 3.0 x16
Board I/O: 1xPS2 ports，2xUSB2.0 ports, 4xUSB3.0 ports, 1xRJ45 LAN, 3xaudio ports（6-channel support), 1xVGA port, 1xDVI port,1xHDMI port; onboard, 2×9-pin USB2.0 header, 1×19-pin USB3.0 header
SATA Ports 4 x SATA3.0

Benchmark Score

PCmark Creative Accelerated         4965
PCmark Home Accelerated             3664
PCmark Work Accelerated              4578

Score

Value – 8
Performance – 9
Features – 8
Design – 8
Usability – 8

Total – 8.2

Verdict: A nice entry level motherboard for new builders

Byline: Sharil Abdul Rahman