While the last time we have taken a look over the Domination series of motherboards from ECS, now we will concentrate on the entry-level variant for gamers, the GANK DRONE series and to be more precise, the Z87H3-A3X. The packaging is pretty much different compared to the high-end variant; the cardboard enclosure is not shiny and golden anymore, but sports a cleaner look, also trying to imitate carbon fiber:
On one of the box sides, we will get a description of the high-end (Domination), mainstream (Machine) and entry-level (Drone) series of boards, but also a description of the L337 boards from ECS:
On the bottom side of the enclosure we will be able to see the main product highlights:
By lifting the top cover, we will be able to uncover the layer where the board is stored:
The motherboard is also wrapped inside an anti-static bag:
The bundle we have received with this board is considerably smaller compared to the Domination series: one User Guide, the I/O Shield, a DVD with drivers and applications, one standard installation manual, a single SLI bridge but also two SATA cables:
Inside the manual we will be able to find all necessary information to get the system operational: