AMD Ryzen 7 3800X review
PowerColor 5700 RED DEVIL review
MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Evoke review
ASUS Radeon RX 5700 XT ROG STRIX review
ViewSonic Elite XG240R Monitor Review
Promo: URCDKey Summer Sale Windows 10 Pro for $11
X570 Aorus master review
Cooler Master Silencio S600 review
AMD Ryzen 5 3400G review
ASUS RoG Swift PG35VQ Monitor review
ASUS Launches ROG STRIX Ryzen Motherboard
ASUS just released an ROG STRIX motherboard for the AMD Ryzen platform. The ROG STRIX X370-F Gaming would be positioned just under the Crosshair VI Hero series. The Motherboard looks great with a rather daunting ROG heatsink.
The black PCB pops out and there are several RGB elements to be found on this board. You'll spot three x16 slots, two with metal plating tor einforce the slots. Using just one will get you x16, two at x8/x8 and three at x8/x8/x4.
Obviously you can spor four DIMM slots and an M2 slot. The card comes with ine gigabit Ethernet jack (Intel I211) and it uses the Realtek ALC 1220 codec for audio.
- The successor to Pro Gaming motherboards
- Aura Sync RGB LED: Stunning synchronized effects and two Aura 4-pin RGB-strip headers
- SupremeFX audio: Renowned audio performance with intuitive Sonic Studio III and Sonic Radar III
- 5-Way Optimization: One-click system-wide overclocking and cooling
- Gaming connectivity: USB 3.1 front-panel connector, M.2 and both USB 3.1 Type-A and Type-C™
- Gaming networking: Intel® Gigabit Ethernet, LANGuard and GameFirst technologies
- Gaming durability: ASUS SafeSlot and premium components for maximum durability
ASUS Launches Zen Aio ZN220ICUK-I57200U 21.5-Inch All-In-One Desktop PC - 04/26/2017 07:54 AM
ASUS has released the Zen Aio ZN220ICUK-I57200U 21.5-Inch All-In-One Desktop PC. This desktop PC is built with a 21.5-inch 1920 x 1080 Full HD widescreen display, a 2.50GHz Intel Core i5-7200U dual...
ASUS Launches GeForce GTX 1060 STRIX Graphics Card - 07/19/2016 04:27 PM
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced Strix GeForce GTX 1060, an all-new VR-ready gaming graphics card with ultra-fast gaming performance, advanced cooling and reliability, and personalized st...
ASUS Launches the ROG Sheath Deskpad - 05/10/2016 07:50 AM
ASUS ROG announced ROG Sheath, an extra-large mouse pad optimized for all kinds of gaming mice. ROG Sheath features a woven surface that gives it excellent mouse tracking qualities for smooth, precise...
ASUS Launches ROG Spatha MMO Gaming Mouse - 04/13/2016 03:50 PM
ASUS Republic of Gamers announced Spatha, a wired/wireless gaming mouse optimized for massively-multiplayer online (MMO) games. ROG Spatha has a sensitivity of 8200 dots per inch (DPI) and features 12...
ASUS Launches B150I and B150M Pro Gaming Aura Series Motherboards - 02/03/2016 09:45 AM
ASUS launches B150I Pro Gaming/WiFi/Aura, B150I Pro Gaming/Aura and B150M Pro Gaming, three new small-form-factor gaming motherboards packed with exclusive features and the latest technologies to ma...
fry178
Senior Member
Posts: 1061
Joined: 2012-04-30
Senior Member
Posts: 1061
Joined: 2012-04-30
#5434843 Posted on: 05/23/2017 12:23 PM
sorry, but who spends +200$ on a motherboard and uses onboard.
complete waste of space for additional usb.
no thanks asus.
sorry, but who spends +200$ on a motherboard and uses onboard.
complete waste of space for additional usb.
no thanks asus.
JamesSneed
Senior Member
Posts: 562
Joined: 2017-02-14
Senior Member
Posts: 562
Joined: 2017-02-14
#5434890 Posted on: 05/23/2017 01:51 PM
Few
sorry, but who spends +200$ on a board and uses onboard.
complete waste of space for additional usb.
no thanks asus.
Probably most people do, albeit I disagree with it since an external DAC will sound so much better. Maybe ASUS could get an matx version of this with no on-board audio.
Few
sorry, but who spends +200$ on a board and uses onboard.
complete waste of space for additional usb.
no thanks asus.
Probably most people do, albeit I disagree with it since an external DAC will sound so much better. Maybe ASUS could get an matx version of this with no on-board audio.
Exige245
Senior Member
Posts: 634
Joined: 2008-01-20
Senior Member
Posts: 634
Joined: 2008-01-20
#5434941 Posted on: 05/23/2017 03:35 PM
Assuming it's over $200, there's no mention of dual bios, bios reset switch, LED Post Code display...all features I expect for a $200+ board. Times have changed with all this "RGB Gaming" nonsense...flash and flair over form
Assuming it's over $200, there's no mention of dual bios, bios reset switch, LED Post Code display...all features I expect for a $200+ board. Times have changed with all this "RGB Gaming" nonsense...flash and flair over form
hpascoa
Member
Posts: 22
Joined: 2017-01-06
Member
Posts: 22
Joined: 2017-01-06
#5434944 Posted on: 05/23/2017 03:44 PM
sorry, but who spends +200$ on a board and uses onboard.
complete waste of space for additional usb.
no thanks asus.
So your complaint about this motherboard, and the reason why you wouldn't consider purchasing one, is that it includes onboard audio? A feature that is present in virtually 100% of consumer-level motherboards at any price point!
I would reckon that the vast majority of people do use onboard audio, even on $200+ mobos.
Also, looking at those pictures, I count 2 USB 2.0, 6 USB 3.0 and 2 USB 3.1 ports, for a total of 10 on the back I/O, plus 1 USB 2.0 and 2 USB 3.0 headers on the motherboard, for a possible additional 6, giving you a grand total of 16 USB ports. So your argument for the inclusion of onboard audio is that it wastes space that could be used for additional USB?
sorry, but who spends +200$ on a board and uses onboard.
complete waste of space for additional usb.
no thanks asus.
So your complaint about this motherboard, and the reason why you wouldn't consider purchasing one, is that it includes onboard audio? A feature that is present in virtually 100% of consumer-level motherboards at any price point!
I would reckon that the vast majority of people do use onboard audio, even on $200+ mobos.
Also, looking at those pictures, I count 2 USB 2.0, 6 USB 3.0 and 2 USB 3.1 ports, for a total of 10 on the back I/O, plus 1 USB 2.0 and 2 USB 3.0 headers on the motherboard, for a possible additional 6, giving you a grand total of 16 USB ports. So your argument for the inclusion of onboard audio is that it wastes space that could be used for additional USB?
hpascoa
Member
Posts: 22
Joined: 2017-01-06
Member
Posts: 22
Joined: 2017-01-06
#5434947 Posted on: 05/23/2017 03:55 PM
I doubt this mobo will hit the $200 mark. This seems to be the X370 counterpart to the Strix Z270F, which usually retails for about $179. There is also the Strix Z270E that sits higher-up in the Z270 lineup, with extra features, and it retails for $200. I'm guessing they may launch a X370-E later on to match that one.
I hope they also launch counterparts to the Strix Z270G (Micro-ATX) and Strix Z270I (Mini-ITX) on AM4, to complete their Ryzen mobo lineup.
Assuming it's over $200, there's no mention of dual bios, bios reset switch, LED Post Code display...all features I expect for a $200+ board. Times have changed with all this "RGB Gaming" nonsense...flash and flair over form
I doubt this mobo will hit the $200 mark. This seems to be the X370 counterpart to the Strix Z270F, which usually retails for about $179. There is also the Strix Z270E that sits higher-up in the Z270 lineup, with extra features, and it retails for $200. I'm guessing they may launch a X370-E later on to match that one.
I hope they also launch counterparts to the Strix Z270G (Micro-ATX) and Strix Z270I (Mini-ITX) on AM4, to complete their Ryzen mobo lineup.
PrMinisterGR
Senior Member
Posts: 7004
Joined: 2014-09-27
Senior Member
Posts: 7004
Joined: 2014-09-27
#5434971 Posted on: 05/23/2017 04:28 PM
I don't understand where the "external DAC" is better argument has really come from, except from people with houses with bad electric installations.
DACs have specs, like everything else. Compare the actual hardware that an external DAC has, to that of a good sound card, or even to a really good onboard sound solution. 99% of the time the external DAC at the same cost is inferior.
I don't understand where the "external DAC" is better argument has really come from, except from people with houses with bad electric installations.
DACs have specs, like everything else. Compare the actual hardware that an external DAC has, to that of a good sound card, or even to a really good onboard sound solution. 99% of the time the external DAC at the same cost is inferior.
fry178
Senior Member
Posts: 1061
Joined: 2012-04-30
Senior Member
Posts: 1061
Joined: 2012-04-30
#5435078 Posted on: 05/23/2017 08:41 PM
where did i say audio?
maybe they should have kept vga as well...?!
(sarcasm mode off)
my matx from 2012 has 8 ports, that are all in use (without printer/scanner/cam), so 5y later i only get 2 more because they want to support onboard gpu.
i have yet to see a rig with +150$ board and a matching cpu that is being used without a dgpu.
and the few ppl that might not want a "gaming" card, can buy a GT 430 for 20 bucks and done.
for a company having a dedicated gaming lineup that's selling boards above 200$, why not offer 2 variants (with and without onboard gpu/audio connections).
where did i say audio?
maybe they should have kept vga as well...?!
(sarcasm mode off)
my matx from 2012 has 8 ports, that are all in use (without printer/scanner/cam), so 5y later i only get 2 more because they want to support onboard gpu.
i have yet to see a rig with +150$ board and a matching cpu that is being used without a dgpu.
and the few ppl that might not want a "gaming" card, can buy a GT 430 for 20 bucks and done.
for a company having a dedicated gaming lineup that's selling boards above 200$, why not offer 2 variants (with and without onboard gpu/audio connections).
xrodney
Senior Member
Posts: 325
Joined: 2015-06-18
Senior Member
Posts: 325
Joined: 2015-06-18
#5435101 Posted on: 05/23/2017 09:22 PM
No internal power/reset buttons, no diagnostic leds and looks like no flashback or dual bios either.
Few things I would consider mandatory for Gaming/Oc mobo.
No internal power/reset buttons, no diagnostic leds and looks like no flashback or dual bios either.
Few things I would consider mandatory for Gaming/Oc mobo.
H83
Senior Member
Posts: 2677
Joined: 2009-09-08
Senior Member
Posts: 2677
Joined: 2009-09-08
#5435111 Posted on: 05/23/2017 09:53 PM
I have the Intel version of this and i think it´s a very nice, i´m very happy with it. My biggest complaint is the lack of USB 2.0...
Of course each person wants/prefers some features over others, so i understand those who don´t like it.
About the onboard, it´s actually very decent, so i´ve been using it instead of buying a dedicated soundcard. But i´m no expert when it comes to sound quality, so this is just my personnel opinion.
I have the Intel version of this and i think it´s a very nice, i´m very happy with it. My biggest complaint is the lack of USB 2.0...
Of course each person wants/prefers some features over others, so i understand those who don´t like it.
About the onboard, it´s actually very decent, so i´ve been using it instead of buying a dedicated soundcard. But i´m no expert when it comes to sound quality, so this is just my personnel opinion.
hpascoa
Member
Posts: 22
Joined: 2017-01-06
Member
Posts: 22
Joined: 2017-01-06
#5435116 Posted on: 05/23/2017 10:05 PM
You're right, you didn't, you just left the sentence open after "onboard". I guess the reason why we all assumed audio was because it was the obvious one, seeing that the audio codec is actually on the motherboard, or "onboard". If you were referring to video, then the term "onboard" isn't really correct, seeing that the iGPU is actually integrated into the CPU die, not on the motherboard.
With that said, since the advent of CPU integrated graphics, it's just bad business for motherboard manufacturers to not include video outputs in the I/O panel, they would be alienating a percentage of the market. You won't find many boards on the Intel side that don't include video outputs, and the only reason why you can find them on AM4 now is because the initial batch of Ryzen CPUs don't have integrated graphics. But even then, some manufacturers are looking ahead and including them anyway for the eventual release of the Ryzen APUs. My guess is that in another year it will be a lot more dificult to find an AM4 board without it.
Also, even if you don't intend on using the CPU integrated graphics, having the video outputs in the I/O panel does come in very handy for troubleshooting purposes. There have been more than a couple of occasions when I was glad to have them
where did i say audio?
You're right, you didn't, you just left the sentence open after "onboard". I guess the reason why we all assumed audio was because it was the obvious one, seeing that the audio codec is actually on the motherboard, or "onboard". If you were referring to video, then the term "onboard" isn't really correct, seeing that the iGPU is actually integrated into the CPU die, not on the motherboard.
With that said, since the advent of CPU integrated graphics, it's just bad business for motherboard manufacturers to not include video outputs in the I/O panel, they would be alienating a percentage of the market. You won't find many boards on the Intel side that don't include video outputs, and the only reason why you can find them on AM4 now is because the initial batch of Ryzen CPUs don't have integrated graphics. But even then, some manufacturers are looking ahead and including them anyway for the eventual release of the Ryzen APUs. My guess is that in another year it will be a lot more dificult to find an AM4 board without it.
Also, even if you don't intend on using the CPU integrated graphics, having the video outputs in the I/O panel does come in very handy for troubleshooting purposes. There have been more than a couple of occasions when I was glad to have them
fry178
Senior Member
Posts: 1061
Joined: 2012-04-30
Senior Member
Posts: 1061
Joined: 2012-04-30
#5435193 Posted on: 05/24/2017 07:42 AM
what im trying to say is, no one spending 200 or more on a MB will buy an apu.
its fine if "entry/mid grade" x-boards have it, but not the top 2 ones.
all rigs i've worked on/build for others never ran a +150$ board (when apu/onboard gpu), and everyone that spend more didnt use it.
and even if a few single percent want it, by a cheap 20$ pcx card.
stuff should be optimized for the masses buying it, not for a few that might.
what im trying to say is, no one spending 200 or more on a MB will buy an apu.
its fine if "entry/mid grade" x-boards have it, but not the top 2 ones.
all rigs i've worked on/build for others never ran a +150$ board (when apu/onboard gpu), and everyone that spend more didnt use it.
and even if a few single percent want it, by a cheap 20$ pcx card.
stuff should be optimized for the masses buying it, not for a few that might.
chilly willy
Senior Member
Posts: 556
Joined: 2009-04-28
Senior Member
Posts: 556
Joined: 2009-04-28
#5435227 Posted on: 05/24/2017 09:58 AM
Looks like a hybrid of the crosshair 6 and the prime x370 pro. If you want rgb and fanciness for less than the crosshair 6 go with this. if you don't want to spend a bunch and still want intel ethernet go with the prime x370 pro and save 100$
Looks like a hybrid of the crosshair 6 and the prime x370 pro. If you want rgb and fanciness for less than the crosshair 6 go with this. if you don't want to spend a bunch and still want intel ethernet go with the prime x370 pro and save 100$
Click here to post a comment for this news story on the message forum.
Member
Posts: 64
Joined: 2015-11-19
Awesome! Now Asus please release an AM4 competitor to the mini-ITX Z270I and my next build will be Ryzen for sure. Mini-ITX board choices for the AM4 platform is the only thing holding me back..