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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
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#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.
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#5434890 Posted on: 05/23/2017 01:51 PM
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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.
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#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 $200+ board. Times have changed with all this "RGB Gaming" nonsense...flash and flair over form
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#5434944 Posted on: 05/23/2017 03:44 PM
sorry, but who spends +200$ 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?
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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..